Shops & Retail Units to Rent in Edinburgh City Centre

Edinburgh Retail to Rent

The property is located on the south side of Gilmore Place, a popular mixed-use thoroughfare connecting Tollcross to Polwarth and Bruntsfield, approximately 1 mile south-west of Edinburgh city centre. Gilmore Place benefits from high levels of pedestrian and vehicular traffic and serves a densely populated residential area with a strong mix of local retailers, cafés, and service businesses. Nearby occupiers include Margiotta, Sainsbury’s Local, Viewforth Glazing, and several independents and food operators.

Date on Market:

10/11/2025

Edinburgh Retail to Rent

Located within the highly desirable Stockbridge, this impressive Class 1A property is situated in one of Edinburgh’s most soughtafter locations. Stockbridge is renowned for its independent retailers, artisan cafés, respectable national businesses and creative community. Just a short walk from George Street and Princes Street, the accommodation benefits from its close proximity to Edinburgh’s City Centre.

Date on Market:

17/10/2025

Edinburgh Retail to Rent

Date on Market:

03/11/2025

Edinburgh Retail to Rent

Occupying a prominent position in one of Edinburgh’s most vibrant neighbourhoods, the subjects comprise a well-presented Class 1A premises, arranged over the ground and basement levels of a traditional four storey, stone-built mid-terrace property, beneath a pitched and slated roof. The property features a striking double-glazed frontage, providing excellent visibility and strong street presence on a busy commercial and residential thoroughfare. Internally, the ground floor is laid out to offer a welcoming sales area, with an ancillary office, storage, and WC facilities to the rear. A stairwell leads to the basement level, which offers generous additional storage space. The premises would suit a wide range of potential uses (subject to the necessary consents) and represent a rare opportunity to secure a leasehold property in a highly sought-after location within the city.

Date on Market:

10/09/2025

Edinburgh Retail to Rent

The property is located on the west side of Howe Street adjacent to Jamaica Street and close to the junction with Northumberland Street. The area is known for prestigious townhouse residences and apartments and is only a short walk from Edinburgh’s prime retail areas on George Street and Princes Street. The immediate area offers a range of amenities including a Sainsbury’s Local, Tribe and a number of restaurants, bars and coffee shops. The subjects comprise a split level ground floor retail space contained within a Category A -listed building configured over ground and basement. The subjects comprise a traditional shop front in keeping with the area and a double width pavement area.

Date on Market:

09/09/2025

Edinburgh Retail to Rent

The subjects comprise a highly prominent Class 1A premises arranged over the ground floor of a traditional 5 storey stone built tenement. The property benefits from a return frontage, which encourages significant exposure for vehicular passing traffic and pedestrians & offers excellent branding opportunities.

Date on Market:

24/07/2025

Edinburgh Retail to Rent

Traditional 4 storey & basement mid terraced tenement building. The premises is located on the south side of Shandwick Place close to its junctions with Queensferry Street and Princes Street. Shandwick Place is a continuation of Princes Street and is situated within the city’s West End business district, approximately ¼ mile from the city centre. The subjects benefit from several prominent transportation links within the locality, including Edinburgh’s tram system, as well as major bus routes which service the area. The new Johnnie Walker Experience building, situated immediately up the road, has increased Edinburgh’s West End footfall significantly. The neighbouring occupiers include Johnnie Walker, Taco Bell, City Roomz, Sainsbury’s, Boots and Starbucks.

Date on Market:

17/04/2024

Edinburgh Retail to Rent

The property is situated on the east side of Hillhouse Road close to the junction with Telford Road to the north within the bustling Blackhall area of Edinburgh. Hillhouse Road is a busy thoroughfare for pedestrians and vehicles travelling from the Queensferry Crossing into Edinburgh city centre. Blackhall is an affluent neighbourhood comprising a mixture of residential and commercial occupiers. Nearby national and local traders include Lindsay + Gilmour Pharmacy, Papa Johns, Fine Fellas & Home Help Me Care. The subjects comprise a bright single windowed retail unit arranged over the ground floor of a two storey stone built externally rendered tenement building.

Date on Market:

20/02/2024

Edinburgh Retail to Rent

The subjects occupy a prominent position on Picardy Place within Edinburgh’s vibrant East End. The immediate vicinity has benefitted from significant development in recent years with the addition of St James’ Quarter shopping centre which boasts a variety of high quality bars, restaurants and retailers as well as The Omni Centre which offers a further mix of leisure & retail experiences. The extension of Edinburgh's Tram Service has connected York Place with Leith Walk, further improving the location’s accessibility. The recent investment within the vicinity makes the area arguably Edinburgh's most sought-after mix-use neighbourhood. Commercial occupiers sharing the parade include Tesco Express, Neilsons Solicitors & Estate Agents, & The Holiday Inn Express. The subjects comprise a restricted Class 3 premises arranged over the ground & basement floors of an attractive Category B listed three-storey plus basement & attic mid terraced tenement with a single storey projection onto Picardy Place.

Date on Market:

25/10/2023

Edinburgh Retail to Rent

The subjects are located in the heart of Edinburgh’s historic Old Town and more specifically located at the junction of South Bridge and Infirmary St, which sits directly opposite Chambers Street. The premises are in close proximity to a variety of forms of public transport which include: Edinburgh Waverley Train Station, Airlink Bus Service and local bus services. Nearby premises are a mixture of office, retail, restaurant and hotel operators. The property extends over the ground, first and basement floors of a larger 3 storey tradtional stone built tenement property being surmounted by a pitched and slated roof.

Date on Market:

12/11/2019

Edinburgh Retail to Rent

The subjects are located on the east side of Beaverbank Place close to the junction with Stoddart Way and Broughton Road, approximately 1 mile north of the city centre. Beaverbank Place is close to the Canonmills area of Edinburgh and sits within a well established mix of residential and commercial property. The subjects form part of a larger student flatted development operated by Homes for Students.

Date on Market:

04/12/2025

Edinburgh Retail to Rent

The subject property occupies a prime position on Princes Street on the block bounded between Frederick Street and Castle Street. It is located centrally in Edinburgh within close proximity to Edinburgh Waverly station.

Date on Market:

11/11/2025

Edinburgh Retail to Rent

Caprinos Pizza Takeaway occupies a prominent trading location on Home Street in the heart of the Tollcross district of Edinburgh. This location benefits from a heavy daily footfall on one of the main thoroughfares linking the southside of Scotland’s capital to the city centre. Princes Street and George Street are reachable within a 10-minute stroll via Lothian Road with many offices on its doorstep along with the ever-expanding Quartermile development also nearby. Edinburgh continues to be the most visited city in the country with visitors from all over the world flocking to the city taking advantage of the excellent transport links available to visit its world-famous landmarks.

Date on Market:

28/10/2025

Edinburgh Retail to Rent

The subjects occupy a prime position within the premier retail street (Princes street) in central Edinburgh. The property sits within a multi storey masonry building and adjacent to the proposed 347 bedroom Ruby Hotel development which is currently under construction.

Date on Market:

10/10/2025

Edinburgh Retail to Rent

Fountainbridge is a vibrant and historically significant area in Edinburgh, located southwest of the city centre. Once an industrial hub known for its breweries and rubber factories, the area has undergone significant regeneration in recent years. Today, it blends modern developments with its industrial heritage, offering canalside walkways along the Union Canal, trendy cafes, restaurants, and entertainment venues such as the Edinburgh Quay and Fountain Park. Fountainbridge is also the birthplace of the iconic actor Sir Sean Connery, adding to its cultural significance. Lochrin Square is a contemporary office development situated in Edinburgh's Exchange District, close to Fountainbridge and accommodates 1000 people from a range of industries across 92,000 sq ft. The building skilfully merges traditional and modern architectural styles, incorporating natural stone and glass elements that harmonise with its retained listed façades. Anchored by Loudons Cafe & Bakery and the vacant unit, Lochrin Square's prime high traffic location offers a rare opportunity to establish your new eatery in the vibrant heart of the Exchange District.

Property Type:

Office

Date on Market:

23/07/2025

Edinburgh Retail to Rent

Hot Food Takeaway/Sui Generis Lease Disposal 52 Rodney Street, Edinburgh EH7 4DX LOCATION The subject property is situated north easterly on Rodney Street approximately 1 mile north of Princes Street. The Broughton area of Edinburgh connects with Leith, the Newtown, and Canonmills. The unit sits near the corner of Herriot Hill Terrace and is surrounded by a mix of residential tenements, retailers, restaurants, cafes and bars. The amount of passing traffic and trade make this a popular commercial destination. Public transport links are very good with regular bus routes stopping close to the property. The tram stops at the top of Broughton Street just a 10 minute walk from the premises. DESCRIPTION The subjects are configured over the ground floor and comprise a single windowed retail unit, with three floors of residential properties above. Fully kitted out to suit any restaurant/takeaway style business, the shop benefits from an open plan sales/seating area to the front with waiting area and opens to the back open plan kitchen are fully fitted stainless steel and a large extraction canopy with cooking equipment such as cookers, fryers fridges etc... There are high level storage solutions, and the rear right of the ground floor is the staff WC, there is also a WC for customers in the middle of the unit between front shop and back shop. The unit is used as a Thai BYOB restaurant/takeaway currently and has a strong following from locals, the seating area is cosy with mood lighting and suits the space well other features include gas combi boiler, Cooking Equipment, Fridges and freezers, Stainless Steel Sinks etc…. ACCOMMODATION According to our recent measurement survey the subject comprises the following approximate net internal area: Ground Floor: 57 SQ M (614 SQ FT) RENT & PREMIUM The rent is currently £15,000 per annum A premium of £42,000 is sought. LEASE TERMS AND THE BUSINESS The lease has approximately 9.5 years remaining on full repairing and insuring conditions. The business has excellent google reviews and is fully booked most weekends as well as having a delivery service RATEABLE VALUE According to the Scottish Assessor’s website (www.saa.gov.uk) the subjects have a Rateable Value of £10,200 effective 1st April 2023. UTILITIES The property is served by mains electricity, gas and water ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE The Energy Performance Certificate rating is pending. A copy of the recommendation report is available on request. ENTRY Upon completion of a formal missive under Scots Law. LEGAL COSTS Each party shall bear their own legal costs with the eventual tenant liable for any LBTT and Registration Dues. VIEWING AND FURTHER INFORMATION By appointment through the sole letting agent, Ime DJK Group Ltd.

Date on Market:

18/03/2025

Edinburgh Retail to Rent

Edinburgh is Scotland's capital city has a population of 507,000 and is one of the strongest retailing centres in the UK, dominating its catchment of 1.6 million. Edinburgh is the second most visited city in the UK with over 4 million visitors a year. George Street is one of Edinburgh’s principal retailing thoroughfares in the heart of the city centre. The subject property occupies a highly prominent corner position on what is considered one of Edinburgh's most exclusive and prime pitches on George Street. George Street has developed into a vibrant mixed use destination, accommodating high quality restaurant operators including Cafe Andaluz, Chaophraya, Contini, Tigerlily, Fazenda and soon to be Paesano Pizza.

Property Type:

Hospitality

Date on Market:

19/02/2025

Edinburgh Office, Retail to Rent

Mansfield Traquair Centre is one of Edinburgh's best known and prestigious event spaces designed to host a range of events including parties, weddings, filming, and conferences with onsite catering facilities for up to 400 people.

Date on Market:

28/01/2025

Edinburgh Retail to Rent

No 8 South St Andrews Street comprises a ground floor retail unit forming part of a striking Grade B Listed Building constructed circa 1900, designed by renowned Edinburgh architects Messrs Cousin, Ormiston and Taylor and originally occupied by ‘Hotel Paris’.

Property Type:

Office

Date on Market:

13/06/2024