Spokesman says that while the annual festival may have to relocate from usual spot in Charlotte Square, ‘we are sure we can come up with a solution’
Edinburgh international book festival has moved to quash fears for its future, after it emerged that it may be forced to move from it historic home in Charlotte Square. The festival, which attracts 230,000 visitors every August, has been based at the world heritage site since its inception 33 years ago.
A spokeswoman for the festival confirmed that talks about a move into nearby George Street were ongoing, following a request from the Committee of the Charlotte Square Proprietors that it reduce its impact on the gardens. She denied that the request posed a threat to the future of the event, which in the past has attracted some of the biggest literary names in the world, including JK Rowling, Toni Morrison and Margaret Atwood. “We don’t know what will happen at this stage, but we are a creative bunch of people and are sure we can come up with a solution that can work,” she said.
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