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Edinburgh Live
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Donald Turvill

Edinburgh Wetherspoon's bid to open drinks balcony thrown out by council despite huge support

An Edinburgh Wetherspoon's bid to open its balcony up as a drinks terrace has failed.

The council refused to grant planning permission over fears the changes would ruin the character of the former Lothian Road cinema, which is occupied by the pub chain.

It was proposed the currently unused first floor balcony of the Caley Picture House would be restored as a new outdoor drinking area overlooking the city centre street.

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