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Edinburgh Live
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Donald Turvill

Edinburgh locals claim eatery has 'restaurant menu' despite having cafe licence

A popular Edinburgh foodie hotspot is offering diners a "restaurant menu" despite only being granted permission to operate as a cafe, a community group has complained.

Scran expanded its operation in the North Bridge Arcade last year, converting the basement and ground floor, with the New Town branch advertising as a cafe, bistro and bar and boasting the capital's 'best brunch'.

A retrospective application for change of use of the premises at 36 North Bridge was granted by Edinburgh City Council despite concerns about cooking odours from local residents and an objection from the local community council.

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