RBS to close 9 branches in Edinburgh

It is thought 116 staff will be affected and 45 jobs are at risk.

Published 2nd Dec 2016

RBS is to close nine branches in Edinburgh, blaming our switch to online banking.

They will shut their doors by the middle of next year.

The affected branches are Blenheim Place, Castle Street, Chesser, Comiston, Davidson's Mains, Gilmerton, Juniper Green, Portobello and the University of Edinburgh.

It is thought 116 staff will be affected and 45 jobs are at risk.

Unite regional officer Lyn Turner said: "It is a bitter disappointment that RBS is continuing its slash and burn approach to community branches. “This is obviously further bad news for RBS staff – all of whom are now living with the daily fear that their job might be next – but it’s also bad news for customers.

"RBS isn’t being upfront and honest about the changes it wants to make – but spreading them out in way that risks a death by a thousand cuts".