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Edinburgh Live
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Emma Cooper-Raeburn

Edinburgh lifeline community cafe reopened by crime writer after Covid lockdown

Stockbridge community café CafeLife was officially reopened this week by the Queen of Crime, Val McDermid.

The author, who has sold over 17 million books across the globe which have been translated into more than 40 languages, cut the red ribbon to signify the grand reopening of the café located on Cheyne Street.

“I think a place like this community hub is great. It’s a café where people can meet and it’s completely accessible so nobody has to worry about stairs or anything like that and it’s for all ages,” Val states. “They have great menus, great coffees and has such a friendly atmosphere. There’s always people in, it’s never empty and it’s always so welcoming.”

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