West Princes Street Gardens could be split 'in two' warns Cockburn Association

The Cockburn Association have warned that West Princes Street Gardens could be split in two under regeneration plans.

The heritage body have said that the Quaich Project to replace the existing Ross Bandstand will lead to the "overdevelopment" of the central section of the park.

In a blog post on its website, the Cockburn Association raised concerns about the gardens being turned into a building site.

The blog post also said the gardens must be treated as "a public park where events are tolerated, not a performance area surrounded by gardens"

“We remain concerned that no detailed business plan outlining how the facility will be used and how often is available".

“This is key as any intensification of use or further commercialisation of the gardens is unwelcome.”

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