The Biscuit Factory announces a range of new events in celebration of its neighbours
The Biscuit Factory, housed in the historic Crawford’s Biscuits on Anderson Place in Leith, is thrilled to announce a slew of new and exciting events for 2025.
Article Source: The Biscuit Factory
Last Updated: 6 January 2025 15:43
The Biscuit Factory, housed in the historic Crawford’s Biscuits on Anderson Place in Leith, is thrilled to announce a slew of new and exciting events for 2025. After becoming the first planning permission act to be passed under the Edinburgh City Council’s newly adopted City Plan 2030 in November 2024 the Biscuit Factory are looking to bring friends and neighbours together through these events celebrating Leith and the Leith community.
Fiona Hamilton, Managing Director of the Biscuit Factory, says, “We are so happy to finally be able to move forward with my original plans for the Biscuit Factory. Through our events and bar management the Biscuit Factory has been able to supplement the rents of over 20 local businesses housed inside our walls allowing them to thrive, collaborate and support the Leith community and each other. With the Council’s ruling we are now able to comfortably execute our plans for building accessibility and environmental improvements as well as continuing to offer up a fantastic events space as well as a nice co-working space to enjoy a drink.”
The Biscuit Factory have already started to branch out from purely event hire business by opening the Factory Floor/Café which has been operating since the end of the summer serving up former Biscuit Factory alum Santu Coffee and offering a cosy, industrial co-working space on the factory ground floor Monday through Friday from 7am until 3pm.
On Saturday 18th of January starting at 11am The Biscuit Factory are hosting an Open House/Community Day with new neighbours PLATFORM_. The team at the venue would like to thank all of its customers and clients for their support over the years as well as open an opportunity for the community to meet and greet with the businesses that are housed inside the Biscuit Factory from Walkie Talky Brewing Co. to Fundamental Hair Salon, Pivot Pole Studio and more!
PLATFORM_ the management company overseeing the new build flats around the Biscuit Factory will also be in attendance to answer any questions about what they have on offer.
The following week on Saturday, 25 January at 7pm The Biscuit Factory are partnering with Planet G Foods and Benriach Distillery for the first ever Alternative Burns Night. Early bird tickets are on sale now at www.biscuitfactory.co.uk/ for £45.00 per person which includes a fully plant-based haggis burger meal, three whisky drinks, poetry readings and Ceilidh dancing until late. The rate goes up after Christmas though so act fast!
And last but certainly not least The Biscuit Factory is proud to announce the return of the Biscuit Factory Beverage Festival in April 2025. The BFBF’s first year in April 2024 saw over 1000 guests walk through the doors to meet and sample from the producers of exceptional beer, boutique spirits, fine wines, and quality beverages of all types from near and afar. The team plan on building on past success and feature an even more diverse grouping of drinks vendors, additional food options and a series of specialized seminars throughout three sessions on the evening of Friday the 18th of April as well as an afternoon and evening session on Saturday the 19th. Tickets are now on sale on the Biscuit Factory website for £20.00 which includes access for one for a 3-hour session, a branded festival cup as well as a free drink provided by the Biscuit Factory. More details, including a full list of vendors, seminars and special announcements will be following in the new year.
The Biscuit Factory would like to thank everyone for their support over the past few years and cannot wait to open the doors to the community at these events and even more planned for next year and beyond!
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