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Trust victory on Canongate Venture?

View at the corner of New Street and East Market Street. The existing stone plinth, the school’s former playground, has been partially removed and significantly remodelled. View at the corner of New Street and East Market Street. The existing stone plinth, the school’s former playground, has been partially removed and significantly remodelled. Alan Murray Architects for Artisan REI

The recent public exhibition of fresh proposals for the southern sites of ‘Caltongate’ (14 & 16 March 2013) indicated a proposal by the developer Artisan REI to retain the Canongate Venture (the former North Canongate Infant School): in previous plans this had been slated for demolition. The Trust have been campaigning for the Venture not to be demolished,  and proposing it as the base for the Trust’s project The Word Bank, a social enterprise that would unite community uses with a publishing and writers’ business centre. Is this a victory for the Trust? See the News page for more information.

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  • Edinburgh Old Town Development Trust

    Edinburgh Old Town Development Trust is a registered charity committed to the revitalisation of the Old Town through stimulating growth in community participation, the arts and enterprise.  It aims to support a vibrant, sustainable community in the Old Town by: developing enterprising projects to meet local needs; establishing a network of gardens and green spaces; promoting education and training; and preserving the area’s built and cultural heritage. Join us by becoming a member - it's free! Download a form here.