It is indeed sad that yet another flying club / group has 'closed up shop'.
Scotland in general, has a poor choice of 'airfields' for General Aviation type aircraft. In fact, I would say VERY LIMITED... Outwith the majors, there is barely a handful of alternatives - and the alternatives are not exactly cheap!
Compare the airfields in England, Ireland and Wales that are 'welcoming' to the GA community. Yes, there is probably more demand at these other locations (especially in England), but it doesnt mean that there is no demand here in Scotland.
The CAA (Campaign Against Aviation) dont help either, with fees for this and fees for that - fine, but at the prices they charge and some of the rules they impose, its a wonder there is any GA flying in the UK at all...
In the US, GA is encouraged, and promoted at all levels. Granted the weather is fairer, fuel is cheaper as is ACFT hire. Communities are even built around airfields with housing and hangarage located around the runways. Phoenix AZ, has a good few of these.
One really good but restricted 'airfield' is Kirknewton, just outside of Edinburgh by East Calder. Very limited in what you can and cant do there, but a welcoming atmosphere and good bunch of flyers.
Maybe a petition should be launched in favour of GA at bigger airfields. It brings in good money for the airfield, and assocoated companies.
YES, it sometimes 'gets in the way' of commercial aircraft but hey, thats life. We dont ban cyclists from the roads do we? We all enjoy flying and at different levels, so why should the GA community suffer...