Workers accused Britain's biggest brewer of "corporate greed" yesterday after it announced the closure of a 148-year-old city centre brewery.

Scottish & Newcastle plans to shut the Fountain Brewery in Edinburgh, a site with considerable real estate potential, by the end of the year with the loss of 170 jobs.

A local citizen stated: "The Fountainbridge brewery has been part of the Edinburgh scene for 150 years and our thoughts must be with the employees and their families as this landmark site is set to disappear."

Very sad. I met an old man who worked there while I was sitting with friends in a pub in Edinburgh. I hope he has retired by now or has another job.

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