TheMaganator Posted March 26, 2015 http://m.scotsman.com/lifestyle/arts/news/plans-revealed-for-iconic-edinburgh-concert-arena-1-3729288 This will please a lot of JKBers if it goes through. Moshing in the Gardens Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pans Jambo Posted March 26, 2015 Good news if it goes ahead. Edinburgh needs something half decent to hold live events so we can compete with Glasgow in attracting the top names to the capital. My worry is that although 5000 capacity is a big number, it wont be able to attract the top acts like 1D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Getintaethem Posted March 26, 2015 A venue where they could have the tattoo would make sense, rather than the yearly building stands rigmarole at the castle esplanade. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sexton Hardcastle Posted Monday at 19:43 Plans revealed for 8,000 seat indoor arena at Straiton https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-50635800 Mental idea to put this out at straiton. Already a mess trying to get in and out of town that way with the constant housing developments. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jack D and coke Posted Monday at 19:56 Depends if they can improve the transport links. Otherwise...mental. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff Posted Monday at 20:03 The bypass on a concert night doesn't bare thinking about Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jambos_1874 Posted Monday at 20:22 If this is the catalyst for upgrading the bypass to at least 4 lanes each way I'm all for it!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peakybunnet Posted Monday at 21:00 I went to see Michael Bublé at the P &J conference Centre at Aberdeen last week. 10k capacity, next to the airport, plenty hotels, on the Aberdeen bypass and 15 minute taxi ride into our hotel in the city Centre. Edinburgh is getting left behind. Can you imagine the carnage around the bypass when a sell out show takes place. I am far from pro Aberdeen but living in Dundee equidistant between the two cities I know what is easier to get to. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ribble Posted Tuesday at 10:10 An 8-10,000 seat venue in Edinburgh should only either be ingelston/airport area or down by Ocean terminal/the shore. Building it at straiton is utter nonsense, if a gig finishes at 10.30/11pm then there is no chance you will get people from outwith edinburgh & midlothian going as you simply wouldn't get home via public transport, especially during the week. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Gin Posted Tuesday at 10:20 6 minutes ago, Ribble said: An 8-10,000 seat venue in Edinburgh should only either be ingelston/airport area or down by Ocean terminal/the shore. Building it at straiton is utter nonsense, if a gig finishes at 10.30/11pm then there is no chance you will get people from outwith edinburgh & midlothian going as you simply wouldn't get home via public transport, especially during the week. Wouldn't bother building a big new expensive venue in a location that will likely be under water by the end of the century. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zico Posted Tuesday at 12:17 What a daft place to build a much-needed venue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Natural Order Posted Tuesday at 16:07 And to think we're only getting round to this now after having the chance to have the Hydro.....Twice!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankblack Posted Tuesday at 17:16 Think we need to match or better capacity of Hydro or the big sellers will stay where the money is. Even The Hydro isn't big enough for some acts who only do London and Manchester. Transport links for this are essential to be on train and tram routes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Blue Eyes Posted Tuesday at 17:48 7 hours ago, Ribble said: An 8-10,000 seat venue in Edinburgh should only either be ingelston/airport area or down by Ocean terminal/the shore. Building it at straiton is utter nonsense, if a gig finishes at 10.30/11pm then there is no chance you will get people from outwith edinburgh & midlothian going as you simply wouldn't get home via public transport, especially during the week. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
All roads lead to Gorgie Posted Tuesday at 18:00 Too small and in the wrong place. The big acts will still bypass the capital and head to the Hydro. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Natural Order Posted Tuesday at 18:06 13 minutes ago, Old Blue Eyes said: Why not? The Hydro (or what was then known as The Scottish National Indoor Arena) was first planned for Leith. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Blue Eyes Posted Tuesday at 18:59 41 minutes ago, The Natural Order said: Why not? The Hydro (or what was then known as The Scottish National Indoor Arena) was first planned for Leith. The roads in and around these areas can't cope with basic so called rush-hour traffic, but lets build an indoor arena with a capacity for 10k punters. Best site to build it would be on the Braid hills golf course with funicular access only... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey1874 Posted Tuesday at 19:16 Nice for car users Glasgow 10 minutes walk from the centre Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
willie wallace Posted Tuesday at 20:05 Listening to the radio this afternoon. New music venue in news report and 35 minute delay on the bypass in the traffic report.😂 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Do The Dance Posted Tuesday at 20:11 9 hours ago, Ribble said: An 8-10,000 seat venue in Edinburgh should only either be ingelston/airport area or down by Ocean terminal/the shore. Building it at straiton is utter nonsense, if a gig finishes at 10.30/11pm then there is no chance you will get people from outwith edinburgh & midlothian going as you simply wouldn't get home via public transport, especially during the week. I can only really talk for the Ingleston side, but it’s already a joke over there. It also has major plans for housing at Turnhouse Rd and Maybury, which will only make things a lot worse. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
His name is Posted Tuesday at 21:21 2 hours ago, Old Blue Eyes said: The roads in and around these areas can't cope with basic so called rush-hour traffic, but lets build an indoor arena with a capacity for 10k punters. Best site to build it would be on the Braid hills golf course with funicular access only... More than that turn up at tynecastle and Easter Rd ona weekly basis. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Legend Claws Posted Tuesday at 21:35 On 02/12/2019 at 21:00, Peakybunnet said: I went to see Michael Bublé at the P &J conference Centre at Aberdeen last week. 10k capacity, next to the airport, plenty hotels, on the Aberdeen bypass and 15 minute taxi ride into our hotel in the city Centre. Edinburgh is getting left behind. Can you imagine the carnage around the bypass when a sell out show takes place. I am far from pro Aberdeen but living in Dundee equidistant between the two cities I know what is easier to get to. Why? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fabienleclerq Posted Tuesday at 21:52 Surely ingleston is the best place for it, links up with trams and rail connections. Only in Edinburgh would they build this where the traffic is at its worst and there's no public transport after spending gazillions on toy trains. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon of Symmetry Posted Tuesday at 21:52 It’s right on the bypass, piece of ****ing piss to get to. Typical NIMBY reactions abound. Would have preferred the film studio though, never mind. Just improve the ****ing transport network and BOOM! It’s not bloody hard. Every other city in Britain seems to be able to build modern arenas for the arts, culture and sports. Just not this ridiculous place. 😄 Get it built, and get that film studio put up in Midlothian somewhere too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fabienleclerq Posted Tuesday at 21:58 4 minutes ago, Icon of Symmetry said: It’s right on the bypass, piece of ****ing piss to get to. Typical NIMBY reactions abound. Would have preferred the film studio though, never mind. Just improve the ****ing transport network and BOOM! It’s not bloody hard. Every other city in Britain seems to be able to build modern arenas for the arts, culture and sports. Just not this ridiculous place. 😄 Get it built, and get that film studio put up in Midlothian somewhere too. Have you been on the bypass in the last ten years? It's a god awful road with no rail connection nearby. I'm all for a venue but it's not a good location for it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon of Symmetry Posted Tuesday at 22:00 1 minute ago, fabienleclerq said: Have you been on the bypass in the last ten years? It's a god awful road with no rail connection nearby. I'm all for a venue but it's not a good location for it. I live in Penicuik and work in Roslin. Travel in to Edinburgh frequently. Yes. Yes I’ve been on the bypass recently. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon of Symmetry Posted Tuesday at 22:02 It’s like Edinburgh Council have some weird form of Tourette’s where all they can say is “Leith”, or “the shore”. Want to build something for Edinburgh communities? “Leith” ”The shore” **** me, there’s other parts to Edinburgh and the Lothians FFS. 🙄 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Frenchman Returns Posted Tuesday at 22:29 25 minutes ago, Icon of Symmetry said: It’s like Edinburgh Council have some weird form of Tourette’s where all they can say is “Leith”, or “the shore”. Want to build something for Edinburgh communities? “Leith” ”The shore” **** me, there’s other parts to Edinburgh and the Lothians FFS. 🙄 Leader of the Council happens to be Councillor Adam McVey and his ward is Leith. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Blue Eyes Posted Wednesday at 07:42 10 hours ago, His name is said: More than that turn up at tynecastle and Easter Rd ona weekly basis. They all have my sympathy. Why did you afford easter road capital letters and not Tynecastle? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prince Buaben Posted Wednesday at 08:53 Edinburgh’s whole transport network is hopeless. Every site mentioned in this thread is unsuitable because it would bring that place to a standstill. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
All roads lead to Gorgie Posted Wednesday at 10:13 I always thought the empty site at Haymarket would have been great for an arena with the station and trams right across the street. It would probably be ruled out by a lack of surrounding space for car parking though which is a shame. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CJGJ Posted Wednesday at 15:17 It should be at least a 10,000 venue Part of the cost needs to be work on transport links in and out of the area...and no scrimping on that point If that cannot be done then sorry not this time or place Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robbo-Jambo Posted Wednesday at 17:39 On 03/12/2019 at 17:16, frankblack said: Think we need to match or better capacity of Hydro or the big sellers will stay where the money is. Even The Hydro isn't big enough for some acts who only do London and Manchester. Transport links for this are essential to be on train and tram routes. Absolutely this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seymour M Hersh Posted Thursday at 12:19 Didn't the folk who built the Hydro initially want to be in Edinburgh but our clowncil knocked them back? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankblack Posted Thursday at 12:26 6 minutes ago, Seymour M Hersh said: Didn't the folk who built the Hydro initially want to be in Edinburgh but our clowncil knocked them back? Yip. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weehammy Posted Thursday at 20:13 On 03/12/2019 at 21:58, fabienleclerq said: Have you been on the bypass in the last ten years? It's a god awful road with no rail connection nearby. I'm all for a venue but it's not a good location for it. Main route from central Edinburgh will be through Kaimes crossroads. Hope concert goers aren’t in too much of a hurry. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bridge of Djoum Posted Thursday at 20:33 Don't need another new venue IMO... Just use Tynecastle for gigs and events Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites