EDINBURGH bosses are being urged to step in to prevent “one of the world’s great arts venues” from being turned into student flats or a boutique hotel.
Writing in The Guardian in 2014, film director Mark Cousins hailed it as one of the best art venues in the world. Day was urged to take a “proactive approach” and convene a group of senior officials with experience in planning as well as cultural and economic development expertise.Sheppard said this group should use the council’s “existing powers to prevent the sale and development of parts of the site which are incompatible with its overall purpose”.
Council leader Day said:"I was disappointed to see the news that Summerhall is set to be sold and I understand the concern for the future of this well-loved cultural institution.