Retail in Edinburgh Fringe available to rent
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Shops & Retail Units to Rent in Edinburgh Fringe (Edinburgh)

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

More details for 259 Morningside Rd, Edinburgh - Retail to Rent

259 Morningside Rd

Edinburgh, EH10 4RD

  • Retail to Let
  • £16,000 pa
  • 239 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
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More details for 136 Comiston Rd, Edinburgh - Retail to Rent

136 Comiston Rd

Edinburgh, EH10 5QN

  • Retail to Let
  • £18,500 pa
  • 683 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
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More details for 32 Argyle Pl, Edinburgh - Retail to Rent

32 Argyle Pl

Edinburgh, EH9 1JT

  • Retail to Let
  • £15,500 pa
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
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More details for 22 Bruntsfield Pl, Edinburgh - Retail to Rent

22 Bruntsfield Pl

Edinburgh, EH10 4HJ

  • Retail to Let
  • £19,000 pa
  • 536 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
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More details for 320-326 Morningside Rd, Edinburgh - Retail to Rent

320-326 Morningside Rd

Edinburgh, EH10 4QJ

  • Retail to Let
  • £20,000 pa
  • 454 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now

Edinburgh Retail to Rent

TO LET/LEASE DISPOSAL Class 3 / Restaurant 324 Morningside Road, Edinburgh EH10 4QJ LOCATION 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 DESCRIPTION The subjects comprise a ground floor Class 3 unit within a traditional stone tenement building. The premises benefit from a glazed frontage providing excellent natural light and visibility to passing trade with excellent signage space above. Internally, the accommodation is well presented and arranged to provide a welcoming restaurant area to the front, a staircase leading to the basement is in the central area, that leads down to a storage area and WC. The back of the unit has an open plan kitchen area with extraction fitted; this would suit a wide variety of cuisines looking for a cosy restaurant or café. More seating could be added in the space in front of the kitchen, and the kitchen could be closed off. ACCOMMODATION According to our recent measurement survey, the premises comprise the following approximate net internal areas: Floor Area (sq. m.) Area (sq. ft.) Ground Floor 42 sq. m. 454 sq. ft. Basement 20 sq. m. 215 sq. ft. Total 62 sq. m. 667 sq. ft. RENT & LEASE TERMS The current rent is £20,000 per annum. The property is on a Full Repairing and Insuring (FRI) lease with 20 years remaining. PREMIUM Our client is seeking offers over £45,000 for an assignation of lease, they would consider a sub-lease too, with terms to be discussed. RATEABLE VALUE According to the Scottish Assessors Association website, the current Rateable Value is £17,000 UTILITIES The property is connected to mains water, and electricity. ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE The Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating is G. LEGAL COSTS Each party will bear their own legal costs in the preparation of the lease. The incoming tenant will be responsible for Registration Dues and Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) applicable. The landlord shall bear no cost. ENTRY Entry will be available upon completion of formal missives under Scots Law. VIEWING AND FURTHER INFORMATION Strictly by appointment through the sole letting agents: Ime DJK Group Ltd 0131 629 5050 Commercial@imedjk.co.uk

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IME DJK Group Ltd

Date on Market:

22/12/2025

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More details for 50-54 Moredunvale Rd, Edinburgh - Retail to Rent

50-54 Moredunvale Rd

Edinburgh, EH17 7RZ

  • Retail to Let
  • £12,500 pa
  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
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More details for 47-59 Leith Walk, Edinburgh - Retail to Rent

47-59 Leith Walk

Edinburgh, EH6 8LS

  • Retail to Let
  • £15,000 pa
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
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More details for 29 Sciennes Rd, Edinburgh - Retail to Rent

29 Sciennes Rd

Edinburgh, EH9 1NX

  • Retail to Let
  • £25,000 pa
  • 338 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
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More details for 604 Lanark Rd, Juniper Green - Retail to Rent

604 Lanark Rd

Juniper Green, EH14 5EN

  • Retail to Let
  • £59,180 pa
  • 5,181 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
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More details for 497 Calder Rd, Edinburgh - Retail to Rent

Sighthill Shopping Centre - 497 Calder Rd

Edinburgh, EH11 4AW

  • Retail to Let
  • £9,000 pa
  • 774 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
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More details for 21-23 St. Leonards Ln, Edinburgh - Retail to Rent

21-23 St. Leonards Ln

Edinburgh, EH8 9SH

  • Retail to Let
  • £50,000 pa
  • 4,568 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
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More details for 135 Comiston Rd, Edinburgh - Retail to Rent

135 Comiston Rd

Edinburgh, EH10 6AQ

  • Retail to Let
  • £17,680 pa
  • 667 sq ft
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More details for 52 Rodney St, Edinburgh - Retail to Rent

52 Rodney St

Edinburgh, EH7 4DX

  • Retail to Let
  • £15,000 pa
  • 614 sq ft
  • Security System

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.

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Date on Market:

18/03/2025

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More details for 22-24 Newington Rd, Edinburgh - Retail to Rent

22-24 Newington Rd

Edinburgh, EH9 1QS

  • Retail to Let
  • 749 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
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More details for 4-6 Polwarth Gdns, Edinburgh - Retail to Rent

4-6 Polwarth Gdns

Edinburgh, EH11 1LW

  • Retail to Let
  • 1,172 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
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More details for Retail to Rent

553 Gorgie Rd

Edinburgh

  • Retail to Let
  • 1,076 - 10,224 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
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Frequently Asked Questions About Renting a Shop in Edinburgh Fringe

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How many Shops & Retail Units listings are available to rent in Edinburgh Fringe?
There are currently 25 Shops & Retail Units available to let near Edinburgh Fringe. 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 Edinburgh Fringe 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 Edinburgh Fringe?
The average asking rent for Shop or Retail Unit in Edinburgh Fringe 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 Edinburgh Fringe?
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 Edinburgh Fringe is approximately.
What use class do Edinburgh Fringe 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 Edinburgh Fringe?
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 Edinburgh Fringe?
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 Edinburgh Fringe's retail landscape.

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