City of Edinburgh Council has given the organisers of Stockbridge’s Neighbourgood Market use of the Ross Bandstand in Princes Street Gardens for this summer’s festival season.
Following their Stockbridge concept, this new ‘Neighbourgood Gardens’ market will feature independent Scottish food and drink traders, as well as performances every day on the bandstand, from 23 July to the 31 August.
Edinburgh’s Cold Town Brewery will be supporting Neighbourgood Gardens, serving a selection of its beers, building on its successful partnership at the Stockbridge site. It is reported that Neighbourgood’s summer use of the bandstand could continue for up to four years.
Culture and communities convenor at the City of Edinburgh Council, Margaret Graham, said: “The Ross Bandstand and West Princes Street Gardens are among our most iconic cultural and historic public spaces, right in the heart of Edinburgh, and we’re eager that they continue to be enjoyed by residents and visitors alike.
“With a strong line-up of performances and a range of independent food and drink traders, Neighbourgood Gardens will be a welcome addition to the venue.”
Preston Mommsen of Neighbourgood Market said: “We’re really excited to be awarded this iconic venue underneath Edinburgh Castle. Princes Street Gardens is a wonderful location and we are working hard with Cold Town Brewery to ensure we add to the overall offering of the gardens with local, Scottish food, drink and musical performances.”
Speaking for Cold Town Brewery, Irma Jansen commented: “We’re absolutely thrilled to be extending our partnership with the team behind Neighbourgood Market at this exciting new location, Neighbourgood Gardens.
“As an Edinburgh-based brewery, it’s fantastic to see Cold Town’s beers being served in such a landmark setting during one of Edinburgh’s busiest and most exciting times of the year.”
Neighbourgood Gardens will be open 7 days per week, from 11am to 10pm, hosting free to enter musical performances each day, Fringe finale shows, a youth music day in collaboration with charitable organisations, and more events to be announced.
