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Edinburgh's St Margaret's House to close, costing 270 artists' studios
Original: After Trongate in Glasgow, it seems that the same thing is happening in the East; 270 artists' studios are being lost, a
St Margaret's House in Edinburgh, which houses around 270 artists' studios, is being closed, following the loss of studio space at Trongate in Glasgow. The closures are expected to displace hundreds of artists, with the building likely to be redeveloped for student flats or offices. Commenters say profit is being put ahead of community, warning of mounting pressure on affordable studio space across Scotland's cities.
Why now: Artists and supporters are alarmed that affordable studio space is being lost to redevelopment in Edinburgh and Glasgow.
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- After Trongate in Glasgow, it seems that the same thing is happening in the East; 270 artists' studios are being lost, as St Margaret's House in Edinburgh is being closed. Whether for yet more student flats, offices, who knows. Profit is all, and the sense of community doesn't… · IndyRichard@mastodon.scot · 2
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