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Retail property to let in Aberdeen Central, from high-street shops and boutique units to larger commercial spaces ideal for cafés, service businesses, and established retail brands.

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More details for 164-172 Union St, Aberdeen - Retail to Rent

164-172 Union St

Aberdeen, AB10 1QT

  • Retail to Let
  • £45,000 pa
  • 1,007 - 2,134 sq ft
  • 2 Units Available Now
  • Energy Performance: A
  • Energy Performance: D
  • Security System

Aberdeen Retail to Rent

The premises comprise a return fronted retail unit within a traditional three storey and attic building of granite construction held under a pitched and slated roof. Internally the unit is laid out to provide open plan retail accommodation on the ground floor, male & female WC’s and training room and kitchen on the lower ground floor. At ground floor level, the flooring has been finished in a mixture of carpet and tile with the walls being a mixture of plasterboard and display areas. The unit benefits from full height large display windows fronting Union Street and South Silver Street. The lower ground floor is generally fitted out to high standard with carpets, plasterboard walls, suspended ceilings incorporating lighting and air conditioning units. The landlord will remove the internal staircase that currently connects the unit to the upper floors. Access to the lower ground floor can remain at the front of the unit if required or alternative a new access can be provided at the rear of the property.

Contact:

Shepherd Chartered Surveyors

Date on Market:

28/11/2025
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More details for 441 Union St, Aberdeen - Retail to Rent

The Capitol - 441 Union St

Aberdeen, AB11 6DA

  • Retail to Let
  • £30,000 pa
  • 1,084 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • Energy Performance: B
  • Air Conditioning
  • Raised Floor
  • Bicycle Storage
  • Concierge
  • DDA Compliant
  • Kitchen
  • Reception

Aberdeen Retail to Rent

The subjects occupy a highly prominent position on the south side of Union Street, Aberdeen’s primary commercial thoroughfare. The property is ideally situated directly between two of the city’s most prestigious office developments – The Silver Fin and The Capitol. Together, these landmark buildings offer approximately 200,000 sq. ft. of Grade A office accommodation, home to notable occupiers such as Shell UK, PwC, RSM and The Xodus Group.

Contact:

Graham & Sibbald

Property Type:

Office

Date on Market:

24/10/2025
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More details for 66 Esslemont Ave, Aberdeen - Retail to Rent

66 Esslemont Ave

Aberdeen, AB25 1SR

  • Retail to Let
  • £13,000 pa
  • 591 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • Security System

Aberdeen Retail to Rent

The subjects are located to the periphery of the Rosemount area of Aberdeen which forms an established secondary retailing location, approximately one mile northwest of Aberdeen City Centre. The subjects comprise a ground floor and basement retail unit within a traditional, mid terraced, four storey and basement stone built property.

Contact:

Shepherd Chartered Surveyors

Date on Market:

01/08/2025
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More details for 10 Littlejohn St, Aberdeen - Retail to Rent

10 Littlejohn St

Aberdeen, AB10 1FF

  • Retail to Let
  • £32,150 pa
  • 4,346 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • 24 Hour Access
  • Smoke Detector

Aberdeen Retail to Rent

This property comprises of a three storey retail building operating as a pub/bar. It comprises of a main bar with large stage area, fully fitted commercial kitchen and upper floor which could be used for private functions, more recently as retail .The property is in an excellent state of repair and would be suitable for immediate trading.

Contact:

Iona Pub Partnership

Date on Market:

24/07/2025
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More details for 34 St. Andrew St, Aberdeen - Retail to Rent

34 St. Andrew St

Aberdeen, AB25 1JA

  • Retail to Let
  • £19,500 pa
  • 2,049 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • Security System

Aberdeen Retail to Rent

The property is on the south side of St Andrew Street, off George Street, one of Aberdeen’s primary retail thoroughfares. The Bon Accord Shopping Centre is located nearby, offering a significant footfall driver and 1,400 car parking spaces. Major occupiers in Bon Accord include Next, Boots, New Look and Waterstones. The surrounding area includes a mix of local and national occupiers, including Greggs, Farmfoods and Savers. This well configured retail unit comprises part of the ground floor and basement of a three-storey attic and basement property. The property has a mansard style roof with dormer projections.

Contacts:

FG Burnett

Sims Property Consultants

EP Group

Date on Market:

22/07/2025
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More details for 261-263 Union St, Aberdeen - Retail to Rent

261-263 Union St

Aberdeen, AB11 6BR

  • Retail to Let
  • £40,000 pa
  • 4,138 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • Security System
  • 24 Hour Access
  • DDA Compliant

Aberdeen Retail to Rent

Aberdeen is Scotland’s third largest city having a resident population of circa 240,000 and a catchment in excess of 480,000 people. It is the principal retail & commercial centre for the northeast of Scotland and is situated on the A.90 approximately 125 miles north of Edinburgh and some 66 miles north of Dundee. The property is positioned on the south side of Union Street, Aberdeen’s main retail thoroughfare, with a central location between Bon Accord Street and Dee Street. This location benefits from being in close proximity to prominent office developments, including The Capitol, Silver Fin and Aurora. Surrounding occupiers include Amarone, Gidi Grill, Molly Malones, Pret A Manger and Cruise. The subjects comprise a ground floor and basement retail unit within a five-story mid terraced tenement.

Contact:

Graham & Sibbald

Date on Market:

10/07/2025
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More details for 157 Union St, Aberdeen - Retail to Rent

157 Union St

Aberdeen, AB11 6BB

  • Retail to Let
  • £40,000 pa
  • 2,026 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • Security System

Aberdeen Retail to Rent

The property comprises a corner building of masonry construction arranged over seven floors providing three self-contained retail units on the ground, basement and lower basement levels with hotel accommodation across the upper floors. The property is located on Aberdeen’s traditional high street, Union Street, at its junction with Bridge Street. Aberdeen train station is within close proximity.

Contacts:

Graham & Sibbald

Donald Begg Commercial Property Consultants

Date on Market:

26/06/2025
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More details for 18-24 Chapel St, Aberdeen - Retail to Rent

18-24 Chapel St

Aberdeen, AB10 1SP

  • Retail to Let
  • £12,000 pa
  • 436 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • Security System

Aberdeen Retail to Rent

The subjects are located on Chapel Street which is situated just south of Union Street. The premises therefore benefits from all city centre amenities whilst also having swift access to the local and national road network and the public transport system. Surrounding occupiers are a mixture of residential and retail users, largely local in nature. Other business on Chapel Street include Copper & Grey, Almondine and Tiger Lily Boutique. The subjects comprise a ground floor retail unit within a mid terraced, two storey and attic traditional building. To the front, the subjects benefit from a single glazed, aluminium framed retail frontage with a pedestrian entrance doorway of similar design. A signage fascia above completes the subjects to the front.

Contact:

Shepherd Chartered Surveyors

Date on Market:

28/05/2025
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More details for 11 Market St, Aberdeen - Retail to Rent

Former Envy - 11 Market St

Aberdeen, AB11 5PY

  • Retail to Let
  • £24,000 pa
  • 1,399 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • Security System

Aberdeen Retail to Rent

The subjects are situated on the east side of Market Street, immediately to the south of the junction with Union Street, Aberdeen’s main commercial and retail thoroughfare. Market Street provides one of the main pedestrian routes between Union Street and Union Square development and as such the subjects benefit from high levels of pedestrian and vehicular traffic.

Contact:

Shepherd Chartered Surveyors

Date on Market:

25/04/2025
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More details for 23-27 Holburn St, Aberdeen - Retail to Rent

23-27 Holburn St

Aberdeen, AB10 6BS

  • Retail to Let
  • £16,000 pa
  • 757 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • Security System

Aberdeen Retail to Rent

The subjects are located on the East side of Holburn Street, a prominent retail location within Aberdeen City Centre approximately 100 yards from its junction with Union Street, Aberdeen’s principal commercial thoroughfare. Holburn Street is one of the main arterial routes leading to the City Centre. Aberdeen rail station & Union Square shopping centre are within easy reach. Within the surrounding area, nearby occupiers include a mix of commercial & residential, including Papa Johns, Foundry, Nuffield Fitness and Health Gym, Tesco Express & Park Inn by Radisson

Contact:

Ryden

Date on Market:

09/04/2025
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More details for 171 George St, Aberdeen - Retail to Rent

171 George St

Aberdeen, AB25 1HX

  • Retail to Let
  • £20,000 pa
  • 809 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • 24 Hour Access
  • Kitchen

Aberdeen Retail to Rent

The property comprises a mixed use granite stone building under a pitched and slated roof, arranged over four floors. Internally, the property comprises ground floor retail accommodation with residential space to the upper three floors. The property is situated on the corner of George Street and St Andrew Street. George Street is recognised as a secondary retail thoroughfare, parts of which are pedestrianised. The subject property is situated opposite John Lewis Department Store.

Contact:

Graham & Sibbald

Date on Market:

25/09/2024
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More details for 9A Little Belmont St, Aberdeen - Retail to Rent

9A Little Belmont St

Aberdeen, AB10 1JG

  • Retail to Let
  • £10,000 pa
  • 1,151 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • Air Conditioning
  • 24 Hour Access
  • Kitchen

Aberdeen Retail to Rent

The property comprises an end-terraced retail building of solid granite stonework construction, pointed externally, with the roof over being framed, pitched and clad with slates. There is retail space arranged over the ground and first floor. The property is located within the heart of Aberdeen city centre and within the main central shopping area. The premises can be found on the south side of Little Belmont Street near to Aberdeen’s Union Street . The city is linked to Dundee by the A90 dual carriageway and beyond to Edinburgh by the M90 motorway and to Glasgow by the A90 and A9 dual carriageways and M9 and M80 motorways. In addition, Aberdeen is linked to Inverness by the A96 trunk road.

Contact:

Shepherd Chartered Surveyors

Date on Market:

14/10/2024
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More details for 18-22 Market St, Aberdeen - Retail to Rent

18-22 Market St

Aberdeen, AB11 5PL

  • Retail to Let
  • £30,000 pa
  • 3,982 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • Energy Performance: E
  • Security System
  • Suspended Ceilings
  • Kitchen

Aberdeen Retail to Rent

The property comprises a terraced building of traditional stone construction under a pitched slated roof that was built circa 1820. The property is arranged over four floors with retail accommodation at ground and basement levels. The property is located on the west side of Market Street, close to the prime pitch of Union Street, Aberdeen's principal retail thoroughfare. The A90 trunk road links Aberdeen with the Scottish Motorway Network, making Edinburgh and Glasgow accessible in just over two hours. The City is also linked to major towns and cities throughout the UK by rail, and Aberdeen Airport which lies to the north west of the city provides frequent daily services to the principle UK cities and direct flights to Europe.

Contact:

Shepherd Chartered Surveyors

Date on Market:

03/10/2024
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More details for Langstane Pl, Aberdeen - Retail to Rent

Galleria Shopping Centre - Langstane Pl

Aberdeen, AB11 6FB

  • Retail to Let
  • £9,000 - £9,500 pa
  • 1,165 - 2,379 sq ft
  • 2 Units Available Now
  • Security System
  • Kitchen

Aberdeen Retail to Rent

The property comprises a building with four floors forming a Shopping Centre development which incorporates a number of retail units on ground floor level. The building is of masonry construction and was completed in 1899. The property is located in a central position on Langstane Place, midway between Bon Accord Street and Dee Street within the heart of the city centre. Furthermore, the property is located a short distance from Union Street which represents Aberdeen’s primary retailing thoroughfare. The premises therefore provides good levels of footfall and excellent access to public and private transport links.

Contact:

Shepherd Chartered Surveyors

Date on Market:

14/05/2024
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More details for 125 Union St, Aberdeen - Retail to Rent

125 Union St

Aberdeen, AB10 1JJ

  • Retail to Let
  • £25,000 pa
  • 2,213 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • Energy Performance: E
  • Kitchen

Aberdeen Retail to Rent

The subjects are situated on the south side of Union Street, within the prime section of the street between the junctions of Bridge Street and Market Street. Union Street is the main commercial throughfare of Aberdeen City, with surrounding occupiers including McDonalds, Taco Bell, Primark and JD Sports. In the coming years extensive redevelopment of this portion of Union Street is planned, with projects such as those ongoing at The Market and Union Terrace Gardens set to enhance the footfall within the city.

Contact:

Shepherd Chartered Surveyors

Date on Market:

24/05/2022
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More details for 4 Windmill Brae, Aberdeen - Retail to Rent

4 Windmill Brae

Aberdeen, AB11 6BB

  • Retail to Let
  • £15,000 pa
  • 3,337 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • 24 Hour Access

Aberdeen Retail to Rent

The subjects are accessed at street level via Windmill Brae. The accommodation available forms pr a larger building and comprises two separate rooms that provide open plan sale/service areas. The flooring is of solid concrete, with blockwork walls. The subjects also provide additional storage space, and w.c. facilities. The premises are considered suitable for retail/leisure uses given the large open plan space on offer

Contact:

Shepherd Chartered Surveyors

Date on Market:

10/02/2022
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More details for Belmont St, Aberdeen - Office, Retail to Rent

The Academy - Belmont St

Aberdeen, AB10 1LB

  • Retail to Let
  • £20,000 - £25,000 pa
  • 3,800 - 23,552 sq ft
  • 2 Spaces Available Now
  • Air Conditioning
  • Natural Light
  • Security System
  • Kitchen

Aberdeen Office, Retail to Rent

Welcome to The Academy, an established commercial destination in the heart of Aberdeen city centre. Formerly Aberdeen Academy School, the premises were extensively refurbished and restored in 1998 to create a retail, leisure, and office complex. Further reconfiguration and upgrades have been completed more recently. The Academy is situated within the prime retail core of Aberdeen City Centre, just a short walk from Bon Accord Shopping Centre and Union Street, the city's principal commercial thoroughfare. The center spans 70,000 square feet and comprises four interlinking blocks arranged around a central courtyard. The original building fronting Belmont Street and Schoolhill dates from the 19th century, boasting a striking granite façade incorporating original features. This block benefits from entrances via Belmont Street and Schoolhill, comprising a ground-floor mall and retail space with lift and stair access to two floors of economic office space that is attractive to occupiers. The southern block includes a stunning Victorian stone building fronting Little Belmont Street, which was converted to The Old School Pub with upper-floor ancillary and residential accommodation. The remaining two blocks face the inner courtyard and include reconfigured ground-floor leisure space with two upper floors of office and ancillary space. The area is well served with car parking, with Loch Street and Harriet Street car parks within a two-minute walk. The city centre office core and main bus and railway stations are also within a five-minute walk, offering excellent connectivity to occupiers and visitors.

Contact:

Shepherd Chartered Surveyors

Date on Market:

02/06/2023
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Frequently Asked Questions About Renting a Shop in Aberdeen Central

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How many Shops & Retail Units listings are available to rent in Aberdeen Central?
There are currently 35 Shops & Retail Units available to let near Aberdeen Central. These listings feature a variety of retail unit types, with an average size of. The largest size available to rent is. The thriving commercial centre and excellent transport links in Aberdeen Central make it an ideal location for businesses to find a suitable Shop or Retail Unit to rent.
How much does it cost to rent a Shop or Retail Unit in Aberdeen Central?
The average asking rent for Shop or Retail Unit in Aberdeen Central is about per sq ft. Factors such as location, footfall, building condition, nearby retailers, and lease terms all affect rent levels.
What is the largest Shops & Retail Units available to rent in Aberdeen Central?
The largest Shop or Retail Unit available to rent is and the smallest is. The average size of Shop or Retail Unit available to rent in Aberdeen Central is approximately.
What use class do Aberdeen Central shops to rent fall under?
Retail properties generally fall under Use Class E (formerly A1), which includes shops, showrooms, cafes, hairdressers, and some financial services. This offers flexibility for occupiers, but always confirm local planning rules with the local authority.
What types of retail units are available in Aberdeen Central?
Retail spaces available range from high street shops, corner units, and parade shops to shopping centre units, kiosks, and destination retail in leisure or outlet parks. Units vary in size, frontage, and footfall exposure.
What should I consider before renting a retail unit?
Key considerations include location, target customer base, footfall, frontage, accessibility, loading/delivery access, planning use, lease flexibility, and nearby occupiers. It’s also essential to factor in service charges, business rates, and fit-out costs.
What is typically included in a retail lease?
A standard lease outlines rent, term length, service charges, repair obligations, permitted use, and break clauses. Most leases are full repairing and insuring (FRI), meaning the tenant is responsible for upkeep and insurance costs unless negotiated otherwise.
Do I need planning permission to change the use of a shop?
Possibly. Many retail properties now fall under Use Class E, which allows greater flexibility. However, if you're changing to a takeaway (sui generis), clinic, or residential, planning permission may be required. Always check with the local planning authority.
Are business rates included in shop rents?
No. Business rates are a separate cost, unless the lease is all-inclusive. Small businesses may qualify for Small Business Rate Relief (SBRR), which can significantly reduce or eliminate rates payable depending on the property's rateable value.
Can I sublet or assign my retail lease?
This depends on your lease terms. Some agreements allow subletting or lease assignment with the landlord’s consent. It’s important to confirm this upfront if flexibility is a priority for your business.
How do I find the right retail unit in Aberdeen Central?
Start by browsing online commercial platforms like LoopNet. Define your budget, preferred location, unit size, and target market. It can also help to speak with a local commercial agent who understands Aberdeen Central's retail landscape.

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