Shops & Retail Units to Rent in Edinburgh

Edinburgh Retail to Rent

The property comprises a building of brick build construction and is arranged over five floors.

Date on Market:

09/03/2026

Edinburgh Retail to Rent

The property comprises a building of brick build construction totalling 1,754 sqft and is arranged over ground floor.

Date on Market:

09/03/2026

Edinburgh Retail to Rent

Large retail property in a fantastic central location in Edinburgh’s Tollcross. A stones throw from the city centre and attractions (Edinburgh Castle, Princess Street etc). This property offers great opportunity for a variety type of businesses. Reference: 005076 Please note, by submitting an enquiry regarding this property you agree that we may send your details to the landlord of this property so they may contact you in order to answer any questions, or arrange a convenient viewing time. STRICTLY NO AGENT OR SUB-LETTING CALLS.

Date on Market:

06/03/2026

Edinburgh Retail to Rent

The subjects comprises of a well-presented Class 1A premises arranged over the ground and basement floors of a four-storey tenement building. The property benefits from a large glazed frontage, allowing natural light to flow throughout the premises, as well as offering excellent branding opportunity. The property benefits from a bright showroom area that leads through to the back shop and WC facilities. The basement provides additional storage and is accessed via a hatch in the open plan sales area. The flexible space is suitable for a variety of uses, including professional servicers, retail, office, or café.

Date on Market:

05/03/2026

Edinburgh Retail to Rent

Date on Market:

29/01/2026

Edinburgh Retail to Rent

12 CLERK STREET, EDINBURGH EH8 9HX CLASS 1a Bubble Tea shop, Lease Disposal LOCATION Positioned on the east side of Clerk Street, just a mile south of Princes Street, this prime spot sits at the heart of Edinburgh's vibrant city centre. The area enjoys exceptional visibility with heavy passing traffic and consistently high footfall, making it a sought-after destination for businesses. Its proximity to the University of Edinburgh ensures a strong student presence, while the surrounding mix of cafes, takeaways, and convenience stores adds to the lively atmosphere. Excellent public transport links serve the location, with multiple bus routes across the city, and nearby streets offer convenient pay-and-display parking. DESCRIPTION Currently run as a successful Bubble Tea Franchise, the subjects comprise the ground and basement floors of a four-storey tenement style building constructed of sandstone with a pitched and slated roof. There are residential flats on the upper levels of the property. Internally, the property has a smart fully fitted sales area with a service counter directly to the left upon entry and benefits for high ceilings throughout the ground floor. Behind the front area the mis-section houses a small office area and a large ice-making machine, there are WC facilities and extra storage towards the rear. The basement is deceptively spacious and comprises two partitioned dry storage rooms which would be suitable for storage or additional staff areas, the basement is accessed from a stair located in the mid-section. ACCOMMODATION According to our recent measurement survey the premises contain the following approximate net internal areas: Ground Floor: 41 sq m (441 sq ft) Basement Floor: 34 sq m (369 sq ft) Total: 75 sq m (807 sq ft) LEASE TERMS The current rent is £20,000 per annum on full repairing and insuring (FRI) lease with 15 years remaining. PREMIUM Our client is seeking £48,000 for their leasehold interest in the property, all fixtures and fittings and any goodwill. RATEABLE VALUE According to the Scottish Assessor's website (www.saa.gov.uk) the subjects will have a Rateable Value of £13,500. The uniform business rate for the current year is £0.49 pence in the pound. Effective from April 2026, currently there are zero rates payable. This may be appealed or transitional rates could be applied for. UTILTIES The property is served by mains electricity and water. ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE The Energy Performance Certificate rating is G A copy of the recommendation report is available on request. LEGAL COSTS Each party shall bear their own legal costs in the preparation of the lease with the eventual tenant liable for any Registration Dues or LBTT thereon. The Landlord shall bear no legal costs; this will have to be agreed between the assignee and assignor. 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.

Date on Market:

18/01/2026

Edinburgh Retail to Rent

The property is located on the west side of Morningside Road, a highly popular mixed-use thoroughfare with a strong retail presence connecting to Bruntsfield, approximately 1 mile south-west of Edinburgh city centre. Morningside 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 M&S Foodhall, Boot The Chemists, , Soderberg, and several independents and food operators

Date on Market:

22/12/2025

Edinburgh Retail to Rent

The subject comprises of an immaculately presented Class 1A premises arranged over the ground and basement floors of a traditional five storey and basement stone-built terrace.

Date on Market:

09/12/2025

Edinburgh Retail to Rent

Date on Market:

02/12/2025

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. Please note that this property is subject to reinstatement works and will be remeasured following.

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

Edinburgh Retail to Rent

Date on Market:

25/09/2025

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 subject premise is located in Comiston Road, Edinburgh in close proximity to South Morningside Primary School. The location constitutes a reasonably high footfall area throughout the day with commuters, local residents and families attending South Morningside Primary School. The premise is located in a mainly residential area yet in a parade of similar styled retail, office and cafe premises on a main road close to Morningside. The shop is in walk-in condition. ACCOMMODATION According to our recent measurement survey the premises contain the following approximate internal areas: 62 SQ M (667 SQ FT) LEASE The lease runs until 2038 on full repairing and insuring conditions; the current rent is £17,680 per annum. (£340 per week) PREMIUM Our client is seeking a goodwill value of £15,000 for the leasehold, fixtures and fittings.

Date on Market:

16/07/2025

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

The property forms part of a mixed-use site fronting Ferry Road, a key arterial route in north Edinburgh. The building comprises a single-storey commercial unit with prominent street presence, positioned within an established urban area characterised by a mix of residential and commercial uses. The wider site is undergoing redevelopment to the rear for continued commercial use, while the subject property remains as an independent retail/workshop unit.

Date on Market:

12/06/2026

Edinburgh Retail to Rent

The Newkirkgate Shopping Centre provides a strong neighbourhood retailing destination for the Leith area of Edinburgh. Leith itself forms a popular suburb of Edinburgh, where there has been significant development and regeneration in recent years. The centre is located at the foot of Leith Walk and is approximately one mile east of Edinburgh city centre. The centre has an excellent line up of national retailers including Lidl, Card Factory, Costa, Peacocks and Boots.

Date on Market:

22/05/2026

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

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, Industrial to Rent

The property is located on the north side of Gorgie Road (A71) close to its junction with Ardmillan Terrace and Dalry Road, approximately 1 mile west of the city centre. Gorgie Road is a busy thoroughfare and forms part of the A71 which links the West End of Edinburgh's City Centre and Edinburgh City Bypass.

Date on Market:

18/05/2026

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