A popular Glasgow cafe has closed its doors for good today.
We previously reported that the team at Rawnchy in the city's East End had launched the search for a new owner to take over the vegetarian and vegan-friendly spot.
However, owners took to Facebook today to share that they had not yet found anyone willing to take over the lease and would be closing permanently.
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The post read: "Rawnchy is now permanently closed.
"Thank you all for your years of custom, loyalty and laughs. It’s been a rollercoaster, an education, a privilege.
"On to chapters new for 2023. I can’t wait to see what this year brings."
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Fans of the colourful eatery were quick to comment with messages of support.
One said: "Sorry to see you go, I'm not a vegetarian but your food was delicious, thank you. Best of luck in your new venture."
Another added: "Oh no, very sorry to hear this."
A third agreed: "Sad times."
Rawnchy was founded in 2016 by baker Poppy Murricane who worked from her mum's kitchen before opening the Belgrove Street spot.
She told the Glasgow Times in January last year: “Rawnchy started when I had just come back to Glasgow after working in Thailand as a diving instructor.
“I had learned a lot about the destruction of coral reefs, so I felt like a wee bit of an eco-warrior.
“I started making raw, vegan-friendly cakes because they were good for the environment.
"Before long I was stocking 25 places all over Scotland.”
For more information on Rawnchy click here.
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