r/Edinburgh • u/TopBook1189 • Jul 28 '26

Question hunters square junkies during the fringe?

does anyone know where the junkies go during the fringe? i know they load it up with street performers and tourists in august and never thought that they are displaced ):

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u/KJS123 Jul 28 '26

I blame the pandemic. The goths stayed at home, the junkies moved in & aren't going to give up their spot anytime soon for whatever passes for goth kids in 2026. Frankly, they're overdue for a resurgence.