Shops & Retail Units to Rent in Edinburgh

Edinburgh Retail to Rent

The property is located on Leith Walk, a historic street connecting Edinburgh city centre to the port of Leith. With large pedestrian foot paths and cycle paths, Leith Walk is a vibrant street, with many shops, cafes and restaurants. The subjects benefit from excellent transport links with a bus stop located right outside the property and tram stops within a few minutes walk. The Net Internal Area (as measured in accordance with the RICS Code of Measuring Practice) of the property is approximately: 355sq ft (32.98m2). The property will be remeasured following reinstatement.

Date on Market:

17/11/2025

Edinburgh Retail to Rent

6a West Maitland Street, Edinburgh EH12 5DS *LICENSED RESTAURANT* TO LET · Excellent location · On the tram route · Close to Haymarket Train Station · Benefitting from high levels of footfall · Long established and well-known unit · Would suit all varieties of cuisines LOCATION The business is ideally located in the popular West Maitland Street in between Haymarket Train Station and the west end of Princes Street. This area is known for its vast number of offices and is a destination location to go for food with busy restaurants all around the area. West Maitland Street provides excellent transport links, with regular bus services connecting the area to the city centre and surrounding areas. The Tram passes the shop as well as Haymarket train Station located just a short walk away. The area has recently become a lot busier due to the Haymarket development “Haymarket Square” a £350 million development, fit for the future. DESCRIPTION The property comprises the ground and basement floors of a fully licensed restaurant retail unit situated within a traditional building with residential living space above. The frontage has a large window with an entrance door to the left. the property offers excellent visibility and the opportunity for effective product showcasing with adequate sign space and minimal exterior décor. Internally, the unit has a vestibule leading to the restaurant to the left and stairs leading to the basement to the right (front beneath window) The bar greets you near the entrance and then opens to the seating area which has 20-25 covers then another 20-25 cover further back on a slightly raised floor. The kitchen and WC facilities are in the basement. The kitchen is fully fitted with extraction system and has a dumb waiter lift. ACCOMMODATION Based on our recent measurement survey, the property offers the following approximate net internal area: Ground Floor: 63 sq. m (678 sq. ft) Basement: 41 sq. m (441 sq. ft) RENT Rent sought is £44,200 per annum on Full Repairing and Insuring (FRI) terms for a period to be agreed. Preferably 10 years or more. PREMIUM A premium of £60,000 is sought for the leasehold. VAT No VAT. SERVICES The property is connected to mains electricity, gas, and water ENERGY PERFORMANCE RATING The Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating is currently Pending. RATEABLE VALUE According to the Scottish Assessors website https://www.saa.gov.uk/ the property has a Rateable Value of £22,000. The uniform business rate for the current year is £0.49 pence in the pound (as of April 2023). Occupiers may be eligible for rates relief through the Small Business Bonus scheme if the combined rateable value of all their business premises in Scotland is £35,000 or less. LEGAL COSTS Each party will be responsible for their own legal costs incurred in the preparation, negotiation, and completion of the lease documentation, including any applicable LBTT or VAT. ENTRY Access to the property will be granted upon completion of a formal missive under Scots Law. VIEWING AND FURTHER INFORMATION To arrange a viewing or for further information, please contact the sole letting agent, Ime DJK Group Ltd. Please note that all information provided is subject to contract and availability.

Date on Market:

11/11/2025

Edinburgh Retail to Rent

The premises comprise a Class 1A commercial premises arranged over the ground floor and basement of a traditional four-storey tenement building. The property benefits from a return frontage, which encourages significant exposure for vehicular passing traffic and pedestrians, as well as offering excellent branding opportunities. Internally, the accommodation comprises a bright, open office space with a W/C to the rear. The basement floor offers additional office space, tea preparation area and a large basement storage area Additionally, the property benefits from a prominent return frontage with two entrances to the building via Sciennes Road and Gladstone Terrace. The property comes with four private car parking spaces accessed via Gladstone Terrace.

Date on Market:

06/11/2025

Juniper Green Retail to Rent - Edinburgh Fringe

Property Description - Detached, two storey, old school village local with real ales, sport, great pub grub, beer garden and car park to the rear. The unit was recently refurbished and has a lovely homely traditional feel with a small bar area to the right- hand side as you enter and dining to the left and back. There is external seating both to the front and rear of the premises and the car park is fairly substantial. There is owner’s accommodation on the upper floors - separate access lounge ,3 bedrooms , kitchen and bathroom Current Segment - Village local with food Local area and demographic - Situated in Juniper Green, a village on the outskirts of Edinburgh, circa 9km south – west of the city centre, it bridges the city bypass and extends along the foothills of the Pentlands. There are various shops in the village high street and there is a lot of development in the area – CALA are building 89 houses nearby.

Date on Market:

09/10/2025

Edinburgh Retail to Rent

Date on Market:

25/09/2025

Edinburgh Retail to Rent

21-23 St Leonard’s Lane is located within Edinburgh’s popular Newington district, approximately 1 mile southeast of the city centre. Newington is a vibrant area which is home to Edinburgh’s most attractive landmarks including the Meadows, Holyrood Park and Arthur’s Seat. The area is characterised by a mix of traditional tenement blocks, modern student accommodation, cafes, bars, shops and amenities. St Leonard’s Lane is accessed from St Leonard’s Street which is one of Newington’s main arterial roads. Surrounding occupiers include Holyrood Distillery and Police Scotland. The premises comprise a unique ground floor retail warehouse which is single storey. The property is accessed from a relatively small shop front which then extends into a larger open plan layout within the courtyard to the rear of the tenement flats. Historically the building has benefitted from vehicular access at the front elevation and this has been altered to create the current retail frontage.

Date on Market:

05/09/2025

Edinburgh Retail to Rent

The subjects comprise two ground floor commercial units as part of the larger new development of high-quality apartments by CALA Homes. Each property has been built to a shell condition specification benefitting from double glazed frontages, water and electricity supplies. More specifically, 6 Geissler Drive is located on the corner facing Ocean Terminal and 12 Geissler Drive is located on the walkaway into the wider residential development. Due to its shell condition the units could be suitable for a variety of uses (Class 1a & 4).

Property Type:

Build-to-Rent

Date on Market:

31/07/2025

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

Repair and reuse of heritage site in the heart of Leith, a vibrant Edinburgh neighbourhood. Mantle Yard is a student-led scheme built around a shared courtyard with co-working and cycle parking. Shore Station will offer premium Edinburgh student living within the vibrant and cosmopolitan district of Leith, the ’Shoreditch of Edinburgh’. It will provide an elevated lifestyle offering by the sea and connections into Edinburgh city centre in just 10 minutes via the newly extended tram line.

Property Type:

Build-to-Rent

Date on Market:

02/04/2026

Edinburgh Retail to Rent

The subject comprises of a Class 1A property arranged over the ground and basement floors of a four storey & basement traditional stone-built tenement. The subject is located approximately half a mile to the south of the city centre, within the heart of the Newington district of Edinburgh.

Date on Market:

03/02/2026

Edinburgh Retail to Rent

Fountain Park sits within one of Edinburgh`s fastest growing districts over the last 10 years, with a concentration of new residential, hotel and educational developments surrounding the Leisure Park.

Date on Market:

02/02/2026

Edinburgh Retail to Rent

The subjects comprise a double fronted interconnected ground floor and basement commercial unit, forming part of a larger traditional four-storey, stone-built tenement property, surmounted by a pitched and slated roof. The subjects are located at 4-6 Polwarth Gardens, within the established and popular Polwarth area of Edinburgh, approximately 1.5 miles south-west of the city centre. Polwarth is a well-regarded residential and mixed-use area, situated between the neighbouring districts of Bruntsfield, Merchiston, and Fountainbridge. The location benefits from excellent connectivity, with regular bus services operating along nearby Polwarth Terrace and Slateford Road, and easy access to the city bypass via the A70. The surrounding area comprises a mix of traditional tenement properties, local retail units, cafés, and professional services, with a strong residential catchment supporting local trade. More specifically, the subjects occupy a prominent position within a small retail parade on Polwarth Gardens, close to the junction with Polwarth Crescent, local occupiers in the nearby vicinity include Margiotta, Carewise Pharmacy, Café Florentin, The Polwarth Tavern and Merchiston Dry Cleaners.

Date on Market:

06/08/2025

Edinburgh Retail to Rent

The subject premises are situated on the junction where Gorgie Road meets Stenhouse Road within the Balgreen / Gorgie districts of Edinburgh. It is located approximately 2 miles to the south west of Edinburgh city centre and 2 miles east of the city bypass and M8.

Property Type:

Build-to-Rent

Date on Market:

26/09/2024

Edinburgh Retail to Rent

The Gyle Shopping Centre is located in the South Gyle area of Edinburgh, Scotland. The main centre has two anchor tenants, Marks & Spencer and Morrisons, at opposite ends of the shopping centre.

Date on Market:

07/05/2026

Edinburgh Retail to Rent

Conveniently located with access directly off the A1140 London Road thoroughfare, this Sainsbury's anchored scheme offers a wide selection of everyday essential and lifestyle retailers and leisure operators, soon to be joined by Lidl and Home Bargains.

Date on Market:

02/08/2023

Edinburgh Retail to Rent

This well-established takeaway business is located in the heart of Morningside, one of Edinburgh’s most desirable and affluent neighborhoods. Positioned on a busy retail stretch, the property benefits from excellent visibility, steady footfall, and a strong local customer base. The business offers a diverse menu including fish & chips, pizzas, and kebabs, and is fully fitted with a commercial kitchen and service facilities. With both late-night and alcohol licenses, the operator can maximize evening and weekend trade, while also capitalizing on a growing online delivery market.

Date on Market:

30/04/2026

Edinburgh Retail to Rent

The property is found on the ground and basement floors of a traditional stone-built tenement and benefits from a large display window and off-set entrance doorway, with an electric roller shutter providing enhanced security. Internally the ground floor level is divided into a front and back area, with the front area providing retail / office space with carpeted floor, painted plaster walls & ceilings, with an electric wall mounted heater. The rear area provides additional office / storage accommodation. Between the front and back area is a staircase leading to the basement which provides additional office / storage space together with a WC.

Date on Market:

09/04/2026

Edinburgh Retail to Rent

The property comprises a building of brick build construction totalling 7,093 sqft of commercial space and is arranged over five floors. The subject premises have an extensive external frontage on to the main thoroughfare of Constitution Street at the junction with Leith Walk and Duke Street in central Leith

Date on Market:

23/02/2026

Edinburgh Retail to Rent

Hanover Street connects Queen Street to George Street and is an established retail and leisure destination. The premises are located on the west side of Hanover Street in the block bounded by Queen Street to the north and Thistle Street to the south.

Date on Market:

13/05/2022

Edinburgh Retail to Rent

As one of the largest mixed-use spaces in the UK, St James Quarter has significantly altered the city’s retail and leisure landscape. Designed in keeping with Edinburgh’s 250-year-old original masterplan, the multi-purpose development connects the old and the new with public realm. 850,000 sq ft of retail, living, leisure and entertainment space.

Property Type:

Hospitality

Date on Market:

22/04/2026

Edinburgh Retail to Rent

The subjects are located in a very prominent position at the junction with Ferniehill Drive, and lies close to Morrisons, Aldi and adjacent to Iceland. The subjects are also close to a new and substantial residential development with an allocation of 6,000 houses, all within a five minute drive time.

Date on Market:

19/07/2024