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More details for 58 John Finnie St, Kilmarnock - Retail to Rent
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58 John Finnie St

Kilmarnock, KA1 1BS

  • Retail to Let
  • £9,000 - £12,000 pa
  • 2,768 - 5,768 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • Air Conditioning

Kilmarnock Retail to Rent

58 John Finnie Street presents a unique opportunity to establish a place of business in a major town centre corridor of Kilmarnock with a spacious interior and versatile use cases. A Scots Baronial-style octagonal turret, paired with irreplicable red sandstone brickwork and a slate roof, asserts a grand presence along John Finnie Street. This attractive category B-listed building comes with Class 11 permission, and the floors are available in whole or in part, affording immense flexibility for new occupants. The subjects comprise a former nightclub/bar occupying the upper two floors. The property is accessed from a main entrance and staircase from John Finnie Street, providing independent access to both first and second floors, accommodating potential independent occupation. Each floor is of an open plan nature and has an independent WC and storage facilities. A rear fire exit provides full access to both floors from the rear. John Finnie Street is a prominent secondary town centre location, with a diverse mix of retail, food, office, and licensed trade uses that generate traffic throughout the day. Access is seamless with on- and off-street car parking available, and Kilmarnock Station is only a five-minute walk away. New occupants will also benefit from Kilmarnock’s aggressive regeneration initiatives, as its town centre masterplan recently hit a significant milestone with £3.2 million awarded from Transport Scotland in late 2025. This grant will accelerate the transformation of a former parking garage located just steps from 58 John Finnie Street. The plans include a performance amphitheatre, dining seats adjacent to Foregate Shops, urban benches, green space improvements, and an Active Mobility Hub to promote physical activity, sustainable travel, and help create a safe and welcoming gateway for the town. Become a core element of Kilmarnock’s evolving landscape and create a novel destination at the heart of town by letting 58 John Finnie Street today. Get in touch.

Contact:

Graham & Sibbald

Date on Market:

11/06/2026

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More details for 198 Portobello High St, Edinburgh - Retail to Rent

198 Portobello High St

Edinburgh, EH15 1EX

  • Retail to Let
  • £15,000 pa
  • 597 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
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More details for 123-125 Old Castle Rd, Glasgow - Retail to Rent

123-125 Old Castle Rd

Glasgow, G44 5TJ

  • Retail to Let
  • £15,000 pa
  • 700 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
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More details for 145-151 Buccleuch St, Edinburgh - Retail to Rent

145-151 Buccleuch St

Edinburgh, EH8 9NE

  • Retail to Let
  • £14,400 pa
  • 393 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
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More details for 31 Bradshaw St, Saltcoats - Retail to Rent

Windy Ha - 31 Bradshaw St

Saltcoats, KA21 5HR

  • Retail to Let
  • £10,000 pa
  • 1,001 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
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More details for 83 Westwood Rd, Newmains - Retail to Rent

83 Westwood Rd

Newmains, ML2 9EL

  • Retail to Let
  • £15,000 pa
  • 1,001 sq ft
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More details for 94 Main St, West Calder - Retail to Rent

94 Main St

West Calder, EH55 8DX

  • Retail to Let
  • £41,600 pa
  • 786 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
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More details for Invernettie Roundabout, Peterhead - Retail to Rent

KFC - Invernettie Roundabout

Peterhead, AB42 2PW

  • Retail to Let
  • £75,000 pa
  • 2,800 sq ft
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More details for 125 St. Clair St, Kirkcaldy - Retail to Rent

125 St. Clair St

Kirkcaldy, KY1 2BS

  • Retail to Let
  • £9,000 pa
  • 1,937 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
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More details for 71-77B Glasgow Rd, Paisley - Retail to Rent

71-77B Glasgow Rd

Paisley, PA1 3PE

  • Retail to Let
  • £40,000 pa
  • 1,324 sq ft
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More details for 5 Greendyke St, Glasgow - Retail to Rent

5 Greendyke St

Glasgow, G1 5PU

  • Retail to Let
  • £25,000 pa
  • 1,055 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
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More details for 2 Coronation Way, Montrose - Retail to Rent

The Black Abbot - 2 Coronation Way

Montrose, DD10 9DW

  • Retail to Let
  • £20,000 pa
  • 3,337 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
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More details for 44 Randolph St, Buckhaven - Retail to Rent

44 Randolph St

Buckhaven, KY8 1AT

  • Retail to Let
  • £16,000 pa
  • 2,337 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
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More details for 123 Corstorphine Rd, Edinburgh - Retail to Rent

123 Corstorphine Rd

Edinburgh, EH12 5PZ

  • Retail to Let
  • £15,240 pa
  • 570 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • Security System
  • 24 Hour Access

Edinburgh Retail to Rent

123 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh EH12 5PZ TO LET/LEASE DISPOSAL: CLASS HOT FOOD TAKEAWAY We are delighted to present an excellent lease disposal opportunity for a fully fitted hot food takeaway with sit-in capacity on one of Edinburgh's most prominent commercial routes. Set within a busy parade with strong daily footfall, this turnkey unit offers an incoming operator an attractively designed, ready-to-trade premises. With tasteful front-of-house decor, a well-configured kitchen, and space suited to both takeaway and dine-in customers, the property provides a strong platform to grow the business and capitalise on the area's demand. LOCATION The subjects occupy a prominent position on Corstorphine Road, one of Edinburgh's principal arterial routes linking the city centre with the west of the city and beyond. Situated within a well-established commercial pitch, the property benefits from strong passing traffic, excellent visibility, and a popular mix of surrounding local businesses, leisure destinations and residential neighbourhoods. The location is exceptionally well served by frequent bus routes along Corstorphine Road, providing straightforward access to the city centre, Haymarket, Murrayfield and Edinburgh Airport. With key routes such as Glasgow Road, St Johns Road and the A8 corridor nearby, the property enjoys excellent connectivity and a strong trading position within a busy and accessible part of the capital. DESCRIPTION The property forms part of an attractive terraced row and benefits from direct main door access into a well-presented ground floor frontage. Currently fitted out as an Indian style takeaway, the unit enjoys strong street presence, excellent signage opportunities, and a layout that naturally supports both takeaway and casual sit in trade. The front of house area space accommodates a well designed waiting/serving zone along with several tables and chairs for those wishing to dine on site offering a valuable dual setup rarely available in this location. To the rear, the fully fitted kitchen accessed via a double swing door is arranged to suit the current operator but offers the flexibility to support a wide range of cuisines with minimal adaptation. The basement level provides a highly usable storage area, complete with practical shelving for storage and housing a combi boiler, and a window making it ideal for stock management and operational efficiency. Overall, this is an opportunity for an ambitious operator to step into a stylish, fully equipped hot food premises with exceptional potential. A new tenant could easily elevate the business to the next level. ACCOMODATION According to our recent measurement survey, the subjects comprise of the following approximate net internal area over ground and basement floors: Total 68 sq. m (732 sq. ft) Ground 53 sq. m (570 sq. ft) Basement 15 sq. m (161 sq. ft) RENT AND LEASE DETAILS The rent is £15,240 per annum on Full Repairing and Insuring (FRI) lease terms. There are approximately 14.5 years remaining, the lease runs until 2040. PREMIUM Our client is seeking a premium of offers over £30,000 for the leasehold, fixtures and fittings and any goodwill. VAT There will be no VAT due on the lease. SERVICES The property is served by mains water, gas and electricity. ENERGY PERFORMANCE RATING The Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating is Pending. RATEABLE VALUE According to the Scottish Assessor's website (www.saa.gov.uk) the subjects have a Rateable Value of £15,500. The uniform business rate for the current year is £0.49 pence in the pound (as of April 2026). LEGAL COSTS Each party is responsible for their own legal and costs incurred in the preparation, negotiation, and settlement of the documentation pertaining to the lease or sale including LBTT or VAT applicable. ENTRY Upon completion of a formal missive under Scots Law. VIEWING AND FURTHER INFORMATION By appointment through the sole letting agent, ime DJK Group Ltd.

Contact:

IME Property Agents

Date on Market:

20/05/2026

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More details for 142-146 Main St, Lochgelly - Retail to Rent

142-146 Main St

Lochgelly, KY5 9JR

  • Retail to Let
  • £10,000 pa
  • 1,107 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
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More details for 40 Cathcart Rd, Rutherglen - Retail to Rent

Unit 1-3 - 40 Cathcart Rd

Rutherglen, G73 2QZ

  • Retail to Let
  • £13,000 - £17,500 pa
  • 793 - 2,975 sq ft
  • 3 Units Available Now
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More details for North Rd, Fort William - Retail to Rent

North Rd

Fort William, PH33 6QA

  • Retail to Let
  • £75,000 pa
  • 2,800 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
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More details for 3-4 London Rd, Edinburgh - Retail to Rent

3-4 London Rd

Edinburgh, EH7 5AP

  • Retail to Let
  • £18,000 pa
  • 473 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • Energy Performance: D
  • Security System

Edinburgh Retail to Rent

3-4 London Road, Edinburgh EH7 5AP TO LET/LEASE DISPOSAL: CLASS HOT FOOD TAKEAWAY We are delighted to present an exceptional lease disposal opportunity for a fully fitted hot food takeaway with valuable sit in capacity, located on one of Edinburgh’s most prominent and high performing commercial routes. Positioned within a thriving parade and benefitting from strong daily footfall, this turnkey unit offers incoming operators a rare chance to step into an attractively designed, ready to trade premises. With tasteful front of house décor, a well configured kitchen, and a layout ideal for both takeaway and dine in customers, the property provides the perfect platform for a motivated tenant to elevate the business and maximise the area’s impressive demand. LOCATION The subjects occupy a prime position on London Road, just moments from the junction with Maryfield and Easter Road—one of Edinburgh’s most vibrant and well connected commercial corridors. Situated within a busy parade of prominent street front units, the location benefits from a strong blend of established local traders and national destinations, including A1 Kilt Hire, The hugely popular Maria’s Kitchen, Folkvangr Tattoo, Herringbone, and the Meadowbank Retail Park. This is an area exceptionally well served by frequent and reliable tram and bus links, offering effortless access across the city. Major connecting routes such as Leith Walk, Easter Road and the Royal Mile lie close by, ensuring the property sits at the heart of a thriving, easily accessible district with excellent footfall and visibility. DESCRIPTION The property forms part of an attractive Victorian terraced row and benefits from direct main door access into a beautifully presented ground floor frontage. A wooden staircase leads down to the basement level, providing practical additional space. Currently fitted out as an Indian style takeaway, the unit enjoys strong street presence, excellent signage opportunities, and a layout that naturally supports both takeaway and casual sit in trade. The front of house area has been very tastefully decorated, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for customers. This generous space accommodates a well designed waiting/serving zone along with several tables and chairs for those wishing to dine on site offering a valuable dual setup rarely available in this location. To the rear, the fully fitted kitchen—accessed via a double swing door—is arranged to suit the current operator but offers the flexibility to support a wide range of cuisines with minimal adaptation. The basement level provides a highly usable ancillary area, complete with practical shelving for storage and housing a recently installed combi boiler, making it ideal for stock management and operational efficiency. Overall, this is a turnkey opportunity for an ambitious operator to step into a stylish, fully equipped hot food premises with exceptional potential. A new tenant could easily elevate the business to the next level, capitalising on both the quality of the fit out and the area’s strong footfall. ACCOMODATION According to our recent measurement survey, the subjects comprise of the following approximate net internal area over ground and basement floors: • Total 73 sq.m 786 sq ft RENT AND LEASE DETAILS The rent is £18,000 per annum on Full Repairing and Insuring (FRI) lease terms. There are approximately 12 years remaining, a rent review has just recently been carried out, the lease runs until late 2038. PREMIUM Our client is seeking a premium of £32,000 for the leasehold, fixtures and fittings and any goodwill. VAT There will be no VAT due on the lease. SERVICES The property is served by mains water, gas and electricity. ENERGY PERFORMANCE RATING The Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating is D. RATEABLE VALUE According to the Scottish Assessor’s website (www.saa.gov.uk) the subjects have a Rateable Value of £15,400. The uniform business rate for the current year is £0.49 pence in the pound (as of April 2026). LEGAL COSTS Each party is responsible for their own legal and costs incurred in the preparation, negotiation, and settlement of the documentation pertaining to the lease or sale including LBTT or VAT applicable. ENTRY Upon completion of a formal missive under Scots Law. VIEWING AND FURTHER INFORMATION By appointment through the sole letting agent, ime DJK Group Ltd.

Contact:

IME Property Agents

Date on Market:

02/04/2026

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Frequently Asked Questions About Renting Restaurant Space in Scotland

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What should I consider before renting restaurant space?
Location, visibility, footfall and accessibility can have a major impact on a restaurant's success. It's also important to assess the size and layout of the premises, kitchen facilities, extraction systems, delivery access, licensing requirements and any restrictions on trading hours. Understanding the total occupancy cost, including rent, business rates and service charges, can help you budget effectively.
What lease lengths are typically available?
Restaurant leases are commonly offered on terms ranging from five to fifteen years, although shorter agreements and pop-up opportunities may also be available. Before signing, review any break clauses, rent review provisions and repair obligations carefully.
Do I need planning permission to open a restaurant?
The premises must have the appropriate planning permission for your intended use. While many restaurants operate within Use Class E, planning requirements can vary depending on the property and the nature of the business. If you're unsure, check with the local planning authority before committing to a lease.
What licences are required to operate a restaurant?
Requirements vary depending on the business. In addition to registering with the local authority as a food business, you may need a premises licence if you plan to serve alcohol, host entertainment or operate beyond standard trading hours.
Are business rates included in the rent?
Business rates are usually charged separately from rent unless the property is offered on an all-inclusive basis. It's important to confirm exactly what costs are included before signing a lease.
What is key money?
Key money is an upfront payment sometimes associated with taking over an established hospitality premises. It may reflect the value of an existing fit-out, fixtures and fittings, goodwill, or the benefit of securing a desirable location. Whether key money applies will depend on the property and transaction structure.
Can I take over an existing restaurant?
Yes. Some properties are available as lease assignments or come with an existing fit-out already in place. This can reduce setup costs and shorten the time required to begin trading, although it's important to review the condition of any equipment and understand any obligations being transferred.
What should I look for in a lease agreement?
Key areas to review include permitted use, repair responsibilities, rent review provisions, service charges, signage rights, alterations and any restrictions on trading hours. Professional legal advice can help ensure you fully understand your obligations before committing.
Can I renovate or fit out the premises?
Many landlords allow tenants to undertake fit-out works, but significant alterations will usually require prior written consent. Depending on the proposed changes, additional planning or building regulations approvals may also be necessary.
How much does restaurant space cost?
Rental costs vary depending on location, size, condition and local demand. Prime high street and city centre locations often command higher rents, while secondary locations may offer more affordable options. It's also important to budget for fit-out costs, licences, deposits, utilities and business rates.
What features should I look for in a restaurant property?
Requirements will vary depending on your concept, but common considerations include kitchen and extraction facilities, customer seating capacity, storage space, delivery access, outdoor seating potential, visibility from passing traffic and proximity to complementary businesses.

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Scotland Restaurant Rental Market Summary

Key rental metrics for Restaurants in Scotland and comparable markets. This snapshot combines rental rates and typical space sizes to provide a comprehensive view of the rental market.

Market Avg Rent Per Sq Ft Typical Size
Drumnadrochit £11 1,004 sq ft
Invergordon £4 2,973 sq ft
Inverness £18 381 sq ft

Rent Analysis for Scotland Area

Compare rental rates per square foot across cities near Scotland. These rates help establish market benchmarks and identify opportunities for tenants and landlords in the commercial rental market.

City Min Rent Per Sq Ft Avg Rent Per Sq Ft Max Rent Per Sq Ft
Drumnadrochit £11 £11 £11
Invergordon £4 £4 £4
Inverness £11 £18 £25

Available Restaurant Sizes Near Scotland

Overview of Restaurant sizes currently available in the Scotland area. Understanding the typical size range helps narrow your search based on space requirements and operational needs.

City Smallest Space Typical Size Largest Space
Drumnadrochit 1,004 sq ft 1,004 sq ft 1,004 sq ft
Invergordon 2,973 sq ft 2,973 sq ft 2,973 sq ft
Ullapool 527 sq ft 527 sq ft 527 sq ft
Inverness 255 sq ft 381 sq ft 506 sq ft
Dalwhinnie 3,089 sq ft 3,089 sq ft 3,089 sq ft

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