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David McLean

The short-lived Edinburgh superclub that closed down in a haze of violence

When Eros and Elite opened up in 1999, the interconnected venue, which was one of the largest in Europe, set a new standard for the capital's clubbing scene.

With the capacity to host more than 2,200 revellers, the Fountainpark superclub was a far cry from the city's other popular night venues of the era.

Its numerous (non-sticky) dancefloors, sprawling bar areas and state-of-the-art sound and lighting set it apart from competitors and made Edinburgh a clubbing mecca overnight.

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