FWJ Posted March 11 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-51817617 Not sure what I think of this. Bright addition to an otherwise fairly bland and windswept site - or too tall and will stick out like a sore thumb? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zico Posted March 11 I’m not too bothered about the aesthetics (although it’s a big improvement on the other buildings in the square) but delighted for the FH. I’m a member and support the FH/EIFF through charitable donations so it’s great to see one of Edinburgh’s two independent cinemas (and the main supporter of independent cinema as the Dominion’s not really that way inclined) get new premises. Should really help with attracting filmmakers to the EIFF which has struggled in the last decade. And from a purely selfish perspective, the seats will be comfier than the current ones! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ArcticJambo Posted March 11 Another daft-looking glass fronted eyesore, if you ask me. 😉 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sooperstar Posted March 11 Better than them closing the whole square off for weeks at a time while they put up and take down temporary structures for seasonal events. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kennedy Bakircioglu Posted March 12 Would be a great addition to the city and I'm impressed with the design, especially the under-ground element.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ModJambo Posted March 12 I can remember the public bogs being there but what was there before that/behind said toilets? Other than that it looks quite a good addition to the Haymarket area. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Natural Order Posted March 12 19 minutes ago, ModJambo said: I can remember the public bogs being there but what was there before that/behind said toilets? Other than that it looks quite a good addition to the Haymarket area. It's not Haymarket. It's Lothian Road. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FWJ Posted March 12 1 hour ago, The Natural Order said: It's not Haymarket. It's Lothian Road. Though it looks a bit like that 13 storey hotel at Haymarket that got knocked back a few years ago. Same architect? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hughesie27 Posted March 12 Looks fine. But we don't need a new cinema in Edinburgh, we need a new live music venue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FWJ Posted March 12 25 minutes ago, hughesie27 said: Looks fine. But we don't need a new cinema in Edinburgh, we need a new live music venue. The idea is that it replaces the current Filmhouse which has outgrown its current venue. But spot on about a new music venue. That big site at Haymarket would have been ideal IMHO. In town and transport everywhere. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weehammy Posted March 12 Might be ok elsewhere but surely not plonked in the middle of that square?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarah O Posted March 12 Shite and won't happen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
luckyBatistuta Posted March 13 11 hours ago, hughesie27 said: Looks fine. But we don't need a new cinema in Edinburgh, we need a new live music venue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
