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Scotland’s government buildings like Atlantic Quay and Victoria Quay are sitting mostly empty, with just a third of staff showing up on good days—yet taxpayers still pay full rent, utilities, and security. Since 2021, Atlantic Quay alone has cost over $3 million annually, ballooning to $41 million across five major sites in five years. With office attendance at just 5% on Mondays and 3% on Fridays, the government’s push for 40% office presence feels out of sync with reality. As Scotland faces a $1.5 billion savings target, empty offices drain funds while city workers in Glasgow face pay cuts—raising the urgent question: will the government shrink its real estate footprint to match its workforce’s new hybrid reality?

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