New Arrivals

New arrivals in 2025

A selection of new arrivals to Edinburgh during 2025 is set out below. 

January

"We are delighted to open our Edinburgh office, marking an important milestone in our mission to deliver cleaner air for all. This new location allows us to better serve Scotland’s local authorities and businesses while providing convenient facilities for our staff and partners. Whether grant-funded or not, our fully funded model ensures that infrastructure can be deployed near and beyond where our offices are located, and we are well-equipped to install all charging speeds depending on the location’s needs. As Scotland continues to lead the way in sustainability initiatives, our Edinburgh office highlights Believ’s commitment to working hand-in-hand with regional partners to build a robust, accessible EV network across the UK."

- Guy Bartlett, Chief Executive Officer, Believ

  • Greggs (Newcastle upon Tyne, England): Greggs opened a new bakery at the Gyle Shopping Centre in west Edinburgh, creating 14 jobs.

  • Free People (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States): "Boho" fashion retailer Free People has unveiled plans for a new shop on George Street in Edinburgh city centre.

  • Lidl (Neckarsulm, Baden-Württemberg, Germany): discount retailer Lidl is to open a new supermarket on Seafield Road in northeast Edinburgh in summer 2025, creating 40 jobs.

  • Waracle (London, England): digital product consultancy Waracle - which designs and engineers digital products for businesses - has established a new Scottish growth hub on King's Stables Road in Edinburgh city centre to support its growth plans.

  • Cooper Hay Rare Books (Glasgow, Scotland): bookseller Cooper Hay Rare Books expanded into Edinburgh with the opening of a new shop at 70 Cumberland Street in Edinburgh city centre.

February

  • Blank Street (New York, New York, United States): coffee chain Blank Street opened a new outlet on Princes Street in Edinburgh city centre.

  • Danton HR (Stoke Prior, England): human resources firm Danton HR expanded into Edinburgh.

"Edinburgh is the obvious choice for our next office as it gives our clients operating in Scotland that in-person support. We can also bring our services to more businesses in Edinburgh and do for them what we’re doing for businesses the Midlands."

- Nicola Roke, Director, Danton HR

  • PSC Consulting (Kirkland, Washington, United States): engineering consultancy PSC Consulting - which specialises in providing services to utility and energy companies - has expanded into Edinburgh. The office will provide technical expertise for projects around energy infrastructure, renewables, and transmission networks.

"Our presence in Edinburgh strengthens our ability to support Scotland’s ambitious energy goals. The region is at the forefront of the energy transition, and we are committed to working alongside clients, industry partners, and local innovators to drive forward the development of sustainable energy infrastructure."

- Liam Feeney, General Manager, Power Networks & Strategic Advisory, North America & Europe, PSC Consulting

March

  • Rituals (Amsterdam, Netherlands): luxury cosmetics brand Rituals announced the opening of a new shop at Edinburgh Airport.

  • Malyon Group (Glasgow, Scotland): the Malyon Group opened a seven-bedroom "Moment" branded aparthotel on George IV Bridge in Edinburgh city centre.  

  • Arnold Clark (Glasgow, Scotland): car dealer group Arnold Clark opened a new outlet at 2 Cultins Road in Edinburgh selling cars from Vauxhall and Leapmotor.

  • Tesco (Welwyn Garden City, England): Tesco has announced plans for a new Tesco Express metro supermarket at Haymarket Square in Edinburgh city centre. 

  • Agilico (Southampton, England): workplace technology provider Agilico has leased a 1,652 square metre (17,780 square foot) unit at Capital Park in west Edinburgh.

  • OEG (Dyce, Scotland): offshore energy production support services provider OEG opened a new office in Edinburgh to support the offshore wind projects, initially creating six new jobs with plans for up to 24 more.

"Opening our new Edinburgh hub marks a significant milestone for the business, establishing a central base for the delivery of offshore wind projects. This latest strategic investment in infrastructure and technology reinforces our long-term commitment to supporting Scotland and the UK’s renewables sector. Additionally, we plan to scale up our team to meet the growing demand for renewables projects, helping drive progress towards the Scottish and UK governments’ 2030 offshore wind targets and contributing to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future."

- John Heiton, Chief Executive, OEG

"Edinburgh’s rich cultural landscape and commitment to artistic expression make it the perfect hub for our satellite museum."

- Faisal Saleh, Director, Palestine Museum US

April

"Scotland is at the heart of Schuh – the birthplace of the business. Edinburgh, in particular, has always been a pivotal location for us, as the city where it all began. St James Quarter offers a prime opportunity to showcase our bold retail approach. With a curated selection of must have brands and a commitment to exceptional customer service, Schuh remains the go-to destination for footwear shopping in the capital."

- Neil Partington, Retail Director, Schuh