Gateway to top award

The firm behind Botanic Gardens new £16 million John Hope Gateway Centre has been named public building architect of the year.

Edward Cullinan Architects picked up the award for the gateway, which has been credited for boosting visitor numbers by a third and doubling revenue at the garden's catering venues to almost 2m.

The Gateway centre was also named best unusual venue in Scotland in this year's Scottish Event Awards.

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