The Social Hub has unveiled plans to deliver a new £200m hospitality and community venue in Edinburgh.
The group, founded by Edinburgh-born Charlie MacGregor, is in advanced negotiations for a plot of land at the former Fountain Brewery site in Fountainbridge, which has been vacant for around 20 years.
The site is part of the landmark redevelopment masterplan for the area, which is being led by Buccleuch Property and Cruden Homes.
The Social Hub intends to deliver a new 560-bed facility featuring extended-stay rooms alongside co-working space for up to 300 people, community event spaces, a gym and wellness facilities and a bar and restaurant.
MacGregor said: “This is a very special moment for me; it’s something I’ve hoped for and worked towards for many years. Edinburgh is my home city and part of my DNA. This is an opportunity to give something back and help shape a bold, positive future for Fountainbridge. We always want the local community to help shape our hubs and would encourage anyone with views about our plans to share them.
“The success of Glasgow has shown what we can achieve in Scotland and I am so excited to see how we can make the same kind of impact in this wonderful city. The Social Hub is more than a place to stay – it’s a hub where people from all backgrounds come together, help create a better society, and achieve extraordinary things.”
Nick Waugh, commercial property director at Buccleuch, added: “We are delighted to be working with The Social Hub to provide the last important piece of the approved masterplan and such a complementary use for the site.”
