The property comprises a ground-floor retail unit forming part of a traditional Edinburgh tenement, with a prominent glazed frontage onto Easter Road that offers excellent visibility to both pedestrian and vehicular traffic. Internally, the space provides an open-plan sales area with good natural light, complemented by ancillary storage and staff facilities to the rear.
The unit has been successfully operated for many years by a well-known kilt hire business, which highlights its strong trading position and suitability for retail use. In addition to the ground floor, the property benefits from an extensive, fully usable basement area, providing valuable additional space for storage, stock, or operational purposes.
The premises are versatile and suitable for a range of uses, including retail, café, or professional services, subject to the necessary consents. Its layout offers flexibility for occupiers to adapt the space to meet their operational requirements.
Location
The property occupies a prominent position on Easter Road, one of Edinburgh's main arterial routes linking Leith Walk to London Road. This well-established mixed-use area combines residential, retail, and leisure amenities, creating a vibrant environment with strong passing trade.
Easter Road benefits from excellent connectivity to the city centre and Leith, while nearby landmarks such as Meadowbank Sports Centre and the new Meadowbank retail development further enhance footfall. The surrounding area features a diverse mix of independent retailers, cafés, and convenience stores, attracting both local residents and visitors.
Public transport links are superb, with frequent bus services along Easter Road and tram connections via Leith Walk. On-street parking is available nearby, and the property is within easy reach of the A1 and City Bypass, ensuring excellent accessibility.
Accommodation
According to our recent measurement survey the premises contain the following approximate net internal areas:
Ground Floor: 60 sq m (646 sq ft)
Basement Floor: 36 sq m (388 sq ft)
Total: 96 sq m (1,033 sq ft)
Terms
RENT - £20,000 per annum is sought on full repairing and insuring (FRI) lease for a minimum term of five years or longer.
RATEABLE VALUE - According to the Scottish Assessor's website (www.saa.gov.uk) the subjects will have a Rateable Value of £12,700. The uniform business rate for the current year is £0.49 pence in the pound.
Effective from April 2026, this may be appealed or transitional rates could be applied for depending if rates were payable previously.
UTILTIES - The property is served by mains electricity and water.
ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE - The Energy Performance Certificate rating is pending
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.
ENTRY - Upon completion of a formal missive under Scots Law.