Pilates studio Maeve announces 'with a heavy heart' closure of popular city location
A popular pilates studio has announced the closure of one of its hotspot locations.
It was announced on social media that Maeve will be closing its Bruntsfield location this spring.
Founder Ciara Gigleux said in a statement: “To our valued Bruntsfield clients, it is with a heavy heart that I need to inform you of my plans to close the Bruntsfield studio on the 10th of May.”
The studio, which was opened in 2023, was the first Maeve location in the city.
Ciara said: “As you know, the situation in the mat studio, which was discovered in early January and has left it inaccessible and unusable, is still ongoing and progress to get it fixed has been slow.
“Unfortunately, the entire process is outwith my control and there is nothing I have been able to do to speed it up.
“Given this massive interruption to the business there, and the reality of the high running costs involved in the Bruntsfield space, including our business rates which are due to be increased by almost 50% in April (!) - I have made the difficult decision to close.”
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Ciara said that it has not “been an easy decision to make”, adding: “Bruntsfield was our first location, my first foray into owning a physical business and all that it entails.
“I have put a huge amount of time, energy, effort and money into the spaces at Bruntsfield and I am so proud of the amazing community we have been able to build there as we have grown maeve.
“I am so thankful for your love of maeve in Bruntsfield and for being part of our community there. It has been a joy to see you enjoy the classes and studios.”
Maeve also operates a location on Maritime Street in Leith, which is unaffected by the closure announcement.
The business also recently revealed plans to expand into East Lothian. Opening this spring, the new studio will be located in Fenton Barns, near Gullane and North Berwick.