Post by Tamrin on Sept 2, 2008 20:05:52 GMT 10
Freemasons’ Hall, where I am fortunate to be the Curator is in the centre of the city the Capital Scotland in George, that is one street up from the main street - Princes’ Street which is the main shopping street of the capital. It must be one of the most unusual ’shopping’ streets in the world having only side with buildings - the other side has an garden area which lies below a huge castle. For that reason it is often considered to be one of the most attractive streets in the world.
George Street was until about 10 - 15 years ago the financial centre of the city, and of Scotland, but a new financial district has been built approximately half a mile away and George Street is now the place for designer shops, for example Cuise and Gap are on one side of Freemasons’ Hall with the very up market Jewllers Hamilton and Inches across the road. Many of the banks, building societies and insurance companies which had either their head office or main branches in the street most have now been converted into upmarket restaurants, bistros and some rather spectacular bars - try visiting The Dome or The Standing Order. One of the most enduring establishments in George Street Is Gray’s of George Street a supplier of household and garden supplies since 1818 which has been at it’s present location since the early 1900’s.
Now you know a little about me and where I work. This web site is therefore mainly to let readers of my books know a wee bit more about me. To learn more, if you are really interested, click here or on the previous link.
George Street was until about 10 - 15 years ago the financial centre of the city, and of Scotland, but a new financial district has been built approximately half a mile away and George Street is now the place for designer shops, for example Cuise and Gap are on one side of Freemasons’ Hall with the very up market Jewllers Hamilton and Inches across the road. Many of the banks, building societies and insurance companies which had either their head office or main branches in the street most have now been converted into upmarket restaurants, bistros and some rather spectacular bars - try visiting The Dome or The Standing Order. One of the most enduring establishments in George Street Is Gray’s of George Street a supplier of household and garden supplies since 1818 which has been at it’s present location since the early 1900’s.
Now you know a little about me and where I work. This web site is therefore mainly to let readers of my books know a wee bit more about me. To learn more, if you are really interested, click here or on the previous link.