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For decades it was the beating heart of Glasgow's cultural scene. From clubbing to theater, the sprawling arts complex under Central Station was home to some of the most exciting talent not just in Scotland but from around the world. Then in 2015, after 24 years of setting Scotland's alternative artistic agenda, it was forced to close after losing its late-night liquor license, cutting the centerpiece of the budget that helped maintain the space. Now two former Arches employees have written a book, Brickwork, which details The Arches' story and examines its history and why, according to them, it "probably couldn't be replicated". Continue reading Related articles Kirstin Innes and David Bratchpiece, authors of Brickwork (Image: Andrew Parry) The writer Kirstin Innes and the actor and comedian David Bratchpiece What makes The Arches so special? Kirstin says: “A big part of it was Andy Arnold and the team he put together right from