Footfall fears, sadness, anger at size of unpaid bill: Elgin businesses react to St Giles Centre closure
The shopping centre will close in less than two weeks after facing a cash crisis.
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St Giles Centre closure: Locals cite ‘scared staff’ and ‘little to no investment’
St Giles Centre owner blames Edgar Road retail parks for demise of Elgin shopping centre
St Giles Shopping Centre in Elgin set to close in TWO WEEKS after owner pulls plug
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