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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
National
Adam Robertson

Plans proposed to save iconic Scottish arts venue

SNP councillors have confirmed their City of Edinburgh Council budget plan which is set to include £4.5m of funding to the King’s Theatre.

The cherished site’s redevelopment has stalled due to inflation in constructions costs and it will not be able to be viable as a working theatre without redevelopment.

The SNP’s opposition budget will propose that the Council borrow £4.5m and provide this sum for the refurbishment, spreading the cost over time.

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