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He continued: "It is wonderful to see responsible owners who are willing to invest in the care and maintenance of these important vestiges of Edinburgh's social history and giving them a sustainable long term use."

It’s temporary and usually more affordable than a new paint job but requires some care and maintenance to retain its quality.

It is understood a small team of staff is to be retained on site for "care and maintenance" but Unite's Jason Bartlett said the closure was "heart-breaking" for the workers involved.

This is known as the "care and maintenance" phase.

Unlike commodity goods placed on a shelf, plants are dynamic, living things in need of constant care and maintenance.