Iron Age gold hoard to finally be on display at The National Museum of Scotland

By Emily Glass

[Originally posted on http://edinburghnapiernews.com/2011/03/21/iron-age-gold-hoard-to-finally-be-on-display-at-the-national-museum-of-scotland/ on 21st March 2011]

National Museums Scotland have finally secured a set of four Iron Age gold neck ornaments after raising funds for two years.

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Online game relaunch creates new jobs in Edinburgh

By Emily Glass

[Originally posted on http://edinburghnapiernews.com/2011/03/21/online-game-relaunch-creates-new-jobs-in-edinburgh/ on 21st March 2011]

Internet gaming remains popular

A US Gaming company have revived Dundee-based developer Real Time World (RTW) by buying shares in the business and plans to open a new studio in Edinburgh.

Set up in 2002 by Dave Jones, who was part of the firm responsible for creating Grand Theft Auto,  RTW went into administration last August with around 250 jobs being lost.

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A Facelift for an Old Favourite

By Emily Glass

[Originally posted on edinburghnapiernews.com on 24th November 2010]

The dilapidated old Odeon cinema on Clerk Street, Edinburgh is set for renovation to restore it to its former art deco glory. The New Victoria Project has revealed its detailed plans today for the site if its planned purchase is successful.

The decrepit old Odeon site. Credit The Guardian

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