A man who murdered a mum and daughter before burying their bodies under his kitchen floor has lost a bid to appeal against his conviction and sentence.
12.05.2023 - 17:25 / dailyrecord.co.uk
A travel tycoon and entrepreneur who invested in arts and crafts traditions has sadly died aged 51. Hugo Burge, 51, restored a Georgian stately home in the Scottish Borders and used it as a retreat for artists, with a focus on rush chairs.
He died suddenly on Wednesday and was remembered as a "gentleman" and a great boss. Hugo bought stately home Marchmont House, in Greenlaw, Scottish Borders, with his dad Oliver, in 2007.
A restoration of the Georgia house began in 2011 and eight years later it was recognised with awards. Hugo and Oliver, who acquired the Marchmont Estate in 1988, encouraged the hosting of artists, artisans, and other creators.
In a statement, Marchmont House said: "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Hugo Burge who died suddenly at home on Wednesday 10 May. Hugo's kindness, intelligence, curiosity and belief in a better world made him an inspiration to us all.
"He was a beloved son and a great friend. We will miss him terribly. His family ask for privacy at this time. Arrangements for a memorial service will be announced in due course."
Marchmont House has been a centre for artists and creatives since 1750. The residence offers retreats and workshops to people working across a broad spectrum of art, crafts and sculpture.
A pioneer in online travel, Hugo spearheaded the growth of the flight search website, Cheapflights, in the UK and the US after first investing in 2000. After becoming CEO of the business in 2011, he led the acquisition of Momondo, which in 2017 was sold to Booking Holdings (formerly Priceline) for £440 million.
In 2006 he also co-founded HOWZAT Partners, an early-stage investment fund with notable successes including Trivago and Just Spices. Together with his father, he
A man who murdered a mum and daughter before burying their bodies under his kitchen floor has lost a bid to appeal against his conviction and sentence.
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