Local businesses in the heart of the city are struggling to compete with pop-up Fringe facilities from Underbelly as some complain that the festival is leaving them “closing early”.
As the Festival Fringe continues throughout August, the public are presented with plenty of options to eat out in between shows. Food stalls and bars have been set up at Bristo Square and George Square.
However, some local businesses are finding the competition to be putting the squeeze on their livelihoods, at a time when a boost in trade is crucial for some businesses.
