Edinburgh’s major events set to be ousted from new-look George Street

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Major events face being ousted from one of Edinburgh's most historic thoroughfares if a multi-million pound revamp goes ahead.

There are fears the city centre will be left without enough space for pop-up venues and attractions during Edinburgh’s summer and winter festivals due to new features being introduced to George Street.

The street’s proposed £36 million overhaul includes widened pavements, a cycling route through the middle of the street, and new seating and landscaping to introduce plans and hedges.

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