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Edinburgh's Elephant House Reopens After £500,000 Renovation

12/29/2025

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The Elephant House cafe in Edinburgh reopened after over four years of closure due to a fire in August 2021.
The fire damaged the cafe and nearby properties on George IV Bridge.
The refurbishment cost £500,000 and was delayed by the previous owner's liquidation; the new owners signed a 20-year lease with David Taylor, the cafe owner.

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The Elephant House cafe in Edinburgh reopened after over four years of closure due to a fire in August 2021.
The fire damaged the cafe and nearby properties on George IV Bridge.
The refurbishment cost £500,000 and was delayed by the previous owner's liquidation; the new owners signed a 20-year lease with David Taylor, the cafe owner.