March 24 2023

Queen Margaret University has filed detailed plans for a dedicated innovation hub to anchor a huge new campus at Craighall, adjacent to the university's Edinburgh home.

East Lothian Council is being asked to consider plans by Oberlanders for the flagship build, intended to support and nurture food and drink businesses in the city region.

Combining research laboratories and office space the hub aims to encourage further expansion of the fast-growing sector.

Sir Paul Grice, principal of Queen Margaret University, said: “The Hub will support research, innovation and growth, particularly in the food and drink sector, which is hugely important for East Lothian, building on its title of Scotland’s food & drink county."

Craighall will eventually be home to a mixed-use development comprising homes, a primary school, commercial activities and community assets. 

5 Comments

#1 Posted by TepidMouse on 24 Mar 2023 at 18:27 PM

Really? It looks like a 1970’s low rise but multi storey car park built around a huge parking area. Hell on earth.

#2 Posted by James Hepburn on 25 Mar 2023 at 12:02 PM

Look at the imagination that's gone into that design1

#3 Posted by Aaron on 25 Mar 2023 at 14:22 PM

The irony of calling it an "innovation hub"

#4 Posted by TheFakeArchitect on 27 Mar 2023 at 09:54 AM

As dull as this new proposal looks, its a damn sight better than the rest of that campus which has to be up there as one of the worst things produced in recent times.

#5 Posted by juan de los angeles on 27 Mar 2023 at 13:06 PM

Well at least it responds to its context. Also agree with #4, i.e., it's among the worst places produced in recent times. Quite an achievement.

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