The Pend: Edinburgh's New Arts & Coworking Hub

0:00Edinburgh's old fish market clothes is about to level up with a fresh arts and co-working spot called the PIND. They're turning the old headquarters of the Edinburgh Festival Friends Society into a year-round hub for local Scottish artists and folks from around the world. It kicks off May 15th with events spotlighting talent from near and far. This comes from Cod of Concepts, the Edinburgh crew behind some slick hospitality spots. Back in 2014, they dropped the city's first capsule hostel, which just got a glow up with Japanese style beds. They also flipped a 19th century courthouse and police station off the royal mile into another capsule setup. Meg Pritchard, head of operations at Codey, says they brainstormed this after tuning into what guests really crave. It's all about crafting those unforgettable stays packed with events right in the heart of the city. Meanwhile, Codey's got more cooking, like transforming the old Stuart House bookbindery in the new town into a micro hotel set to open next year.

1:00That keeps their streak of breathing new life into historic buildings. The PIN slots right into Edinburgh's creative pulse, blending art, work, and vibes for visitors and locals alike. Watch this space light up the royal, myocene. That's your update from Edinburgh News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story.