Tott Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 27 minutes ago, frankblack said: Getting to it from north of it is hampered by lack of transport. No trams, poor bus options. From a selfish point of view. West Edinburgh is a cheeky 15 mins on a train on the Bathgate line,so it its good for me. Most of the central belt of Scotland has easy access to the west side of Edinburgh. By Road or Train. Makes perfect sense to build it there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted December 12, 2023 Author Share Posted December 12, 2023 8 hours ago, frankblack said: Getting to it from north of it is hampered by lack of transport. No trams, poor bus options. Get a train to Edinburgh Gateway and a tram (3 stops) from there. I’ve checked Perth, Dundee and Kirkcaldy - they’ve all got multiple trains to and from Ed Gateway, the last are after 11pm. Alternatively take a train direct to South Gyle and then a 15 min walk. For those travelling from further afield (Aberdeen etc) I’m sure - just as they do when going to concerts in Glasgow - they’ll stay overnight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted December 12, 2023 Author Share Posted December 12, 2023 (edited) 8 hours ago, frankblack said: Getting to it from north of it is hampered by lack of transport. No trams, poor bus options. Double Post Edited December 12, 2023 by FWJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankblack Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 56 minutes ago, FWJ said: Get a train to Edinburgh Gateway and a tram (3 stops) from there. I’ve checked Perth, Dundee and Kirkcaldy - they’ve all got multiple trains to and from Ed Gateway, the last are after 11pm. Alternatively take a train direct to South Gyle and then a 15 min walk. For those travelling from further afield (Aberdeen etc) I’m sure - just as they do when going to concerts in Glasgow - they’ll stay overnight. I'm NW Edinburgh, not Perth. Bus services in NW Edinburgh are shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted December 12, 2023 Author Share Posted December 12, 2023 51 minutes ago, frankblack said: I'm NW Edinburgh, not Perth. Bus services in NW Edinburgh are shit. No. 31 to N Gyle Terrace road-end and it’s a 10 minute walk to Edinburgh Gateway station. Alternatively, since it’s not something you’ll be doing everyday, get a taxi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montgoia Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 It’s about a half hour walk from Glasgow Road to Edinburgh Park station. I’ve walked from the centre of Glasgow to the SECC/Hydro and back several times over the years so I would say it’s doable if the weather is ok. No 36 bus runs from the Gyle Centre past Edinburgh Park Station too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughesie27 Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 An 8500 seater venue should have suitable parking. Let's not pretend otherwise. The existing options may be enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 Where exactly at Edinburgh park will it be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted December 12, 2023 Author Share Posted December 12, 2023 36 minutes ago, hughesie27 said: An 8500 seater venue should have suitable parking. Let's not pretend otherwise. The existing options may be enough. There’s fewer than a hundred spaces outside the Hydro, the rest is in vast, usually empty, deserts of car parks on the other side of the SECC. As has been noted there are many options for parking close to the planned arena without it being an island in a sea of tarmac. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted December 12, 2023 Author Share Posted December 12, 2023 4 minutes ago, davemclaren said: Where exactly at Edinburgh park will it be? Directly next to the Premier Inn (on the right as you look ant it) and opposite Edinburgh Park Station and tram stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Reynolds Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 (edited) 9 minutes ago, FWJ said: There’s fewer than a hundred spaces outside the Hydro, the rest is in vast, usually empty, deserts of car parks on the other side of the SECC. As has been noted there are many options for parking close to the planned arena without it being an island in a sea of tarmac. The hydro has a multi storey car park attached to it? Edited December 12, 2023 by Dennis Reynolds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 12 minutes ago, FWJ said: Directly next to the Premier Inn (on the right as you look ant it) and opposite Edinburgh Park Station and tram stop. As you look at it from the station side? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montgomery Brewster Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 3 hours ago, davemclaren said: As you look at it from the station side? Aye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 24 minutes ago, Montgomery Brewster said: Aye 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted December 12, 2023 Author Share Posted December 12, 2023 4 hours ago, davemclaren said: As you look at it from the station side? Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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montgoia Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 I was at the second public consultation today. The photo is of the scale model of the proposed arena which is now in place on a larger scale model of all the planned developments of the remaining undeveloped area of Edinburgh Park. The arena is squeezed into a tight space but looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Sifter Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 Is it sad that I’m looking forward to one of these CGI fly around videos that usually accompanies these sort of things? …in fact, don’t answer that. It was a rhetorical question 😥 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ribble Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 10 hours ago, montgoia said: I was at the second public consultation today. The photo is of the scale model of the proposed arena which is now in place on a larger scale model of all the planned developments of the remaining undeveloped area of Edinburgh Park. The arena is squeezed into a tight space but looks good. From the picture above it appears that almost all of that chunk of land between South Gyle Crescent and Lochside Ct is being redeveloped? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted January 10 Author Share Posted January 10 10 hours ago, montgoia said: I was at the second public consultation today. The photo is of the scale model of the proposed arena which is now in place on a larger scale model of all the planned developments of the remaining undeveloped area of Edinburgh Park. The arena is squeezed into a tight space but looks good. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig_ Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 16 hours ago, FWJ said: Looks fantastic, can't wait for it to open. (and then to mump and moan about the shite bands that are playing there, no doubt!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All roads lead to Gorgie Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 2 hours ago, Craig_ said: Looks fantastic, can't wait for it to open. (and then to mump and moan about the shite bands that are playing there, no doubt!) The tickets cost HOW MUCH 😬 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig_ Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 1 hour ago, All roads lead to Gorgie said: The tickets cost HOW MUCH 😬 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montgoia Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 (edited) Given that AEG will own and operate the arena and that AEG are also one of the worlds top producers/promoters I expect that we will see a great variety of concerts, sporting events and theatrical productions etc so there should be something for just about everyone on a regular basis - they anticipate in excess of 150 events per year. The key is the flexibility of the arena ranging from 4000 all seated up for sporting events and suchlike up to 8500 capacity (seated and standing) for concerts. Productions like Disney on Ice were mentioned by the AEG rep we spoke to and sporting events such as Basketball and tennis too. Ticket prices will be in line with similar events held in other venues I would imagine - some very expensive others more affordable depending on who or what you are going to see. Edited January 10 by montgoia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Sifter Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 (edited) Thought this thread was worth a wee bump. I stumbled across this thread on Sky Scraper City (looks a crackin wee forum to be fair) which covers the new arena. Thread seems to be full of punters who know (compared to me) their stuff. An interesting read. https://www.skyscrapercity.com/threads/edinburgh-park-arena-south-gyle-pre-planning.2412403/?nested_view=1&sortby=oldest#replies Edited January 29 by Mr Sifter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gizmo Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 3 hours ago, Mr Sifter said: Thought this thread was worth a wee bump. I stumbled across this thread on Sky Scraper City (looks a crackin wee forum to be fair) which covers the new arena. Thread seems to be full of punters who know (compared to me) their stuff. An interesting read. https://www.skyscrapercity.com/threads/edinburgh-park-arena-south-gyle-pre-planning.2412403/?nested_view=1&sortby=oldest#replies Good read. This arena will be such a boost to an area well served with transport links but hugely under-developed. As a gig goer, reducing the number of trips to Glasgow in a year will help offset the costs a bit too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted January 29 Author Share Posted January 29 4 hours ago, Mr Sifter said: Thought this thread was worth a wee bump. I stumbled across this thread on Sky Scraper City (looks a crackin wee forum to be fair) which covers the new arena. Thread seems to be full of punters who know (compared to me) their stuff. An interesting read. https://www.skyscrapercity.com/threads/edinburgh-park-arena-south-gyle-pre-planning.2412403/?nested_view=1&sortby=oldest#replies Skyscraper City is great. Loads of gen on what’s being planned / built in the city. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byyy The Light Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 4 hours ago, Mr Sifter said: Thought this thread was worth a wee bump. I stumbled across this thread on Sky Scraper City (looks a crackin wee forum to be fair) which covers the new arena. Thread seems to be full of punters who know (compared to me) their stuff. An interesting read. https://www.skyscrapercity.com/threads/edinburgh-park-arena-south-gyle-pre-planning.2412403/?nested_view=1&sortby=oldest#replies Thanks for the share. Saw the plans for the old Drummond House RBS site got approved. I’ve heard rumours of a Lido going in and all sorts, the whole area will be unrecognisable in a few years. Here’s hoping 🤞🏼 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boozyuzi Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 (edited) Skyscraper city is always interesting in particular the Sports Arena section. https://www.skyscrapercity.com/forums/stadiums-and-sport-arenas.263/ Scotland stadiums.. https://www.skyscrapercity.com/threads/scotland-stadium-and-arena-development-news.443643/ Edited January 30 by Boozyuzi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted February 20 Author Share Posted February 20 https://aegeurope.com/aeg-europe-submits-planning-application-for-edinburgh-park-arena/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted February 20 Author Share Posted February 20 Any guesses who might take the sponsorship? I reckon Qatar (Airways) might be interested - they’re doing pretty well at the airport just now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepe le pew Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 How about FOH arena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Sifter Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 Can anyone point this Luddite to the application on the councils planning portal? I’ve tried looking it up myself but must be doing something wrong cos I can’t seem to find it? Cheers in advance 👍🏼👍🏼 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ribble Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 1 hour ago, Mr Sifter said: Can anyone point this Luddite to the application on the councils planning portal? I’ve tried looking it up myself but must be doing something wrong cos I can’t seem to find it? Cheers in advance 👍🏼👍🏼 https://citydev-portal.edinburgh.gov.uk/idoxpa-web/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=S4H46UEW0XE00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homme Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 More wonga for our Hotel too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debut 4 Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 On 10/01/2024 at 09:52, Ribble said: From the picture above it appears that almost all of that chunk of land between South Gyle Crescent and Lochside Ct is being redeveloped? I’d say so. I walk my dug under the tunnel beneath the rail line when I’m crossing over from Bankhead into the Gyle. Logically, it looks like the Bankhead side will be pedestrian access from the trams and the other side will use the current road network that brings you into the back end of Edinburgh Park and the Premier Inn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montgoia Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 (edited) Yes that’s correct the site of the proposed arena is bordered by the Permier Inn on the west side, Edinburgh Park station on the south side, an SPEN Electrical substation to the west and a Lloyd Banking Group carpark and undeveloped land to the north. Edited February 22 by montgoia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunchy frog Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 It will be all fine and dandy until the folk that buy flats near lochside way start complaining. Watch this space. Twats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig_ Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 On 20/02/2024 at 20:25, Pepe le pew said: How about FOH arena FTH Arena sounds much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG_HMFC Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 On 12/12/2023 at 18:40, FWJ said: Yes Left hand side as you look at it from the station. No? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballfirst Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 Location of the proposed development. From top left you are looking at TK Maxx, Tram stop, Edinburgh Park railway station, with the arena within the red dotted lines. Seems to be named as the "Carlton Arena" by the planners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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