New Arrivals

A selection of new arrivals to Edinburgh during 2026 is set out below. 

January

• Mollie's (London, England): motel and diner-inspired hospitality chain Mollie's announced plans to open a 207-bedroom hotel and diner in Edinburgh Park in West Edinburgh in 2028, close to the proposed new AEG Edinburgh Park Arena, creating 69 new jobs.

"We’re excited to announce our first Mollie’s location in Scotland - bringing our category-defining diner + hotel concept to this amazing city. Mollie’s are positively different by design: bold yet modest, stylish yet relaxed, always warm, always fun; committed to delivering an outstanding value, carefully curated and effortlessly relevant guest experience. As a new urban quarter that will not only become an exciting place to live and work but also a cultural destination and creative campus for Edinburgh, serviced by exceptional transport links, Edinburgh Park is the perfect location for Mollie's fourth site and we’re truly delighted to work with Parabola to achieve this."

- Matt Bell, Managing Director, Mollie’s

• Rhea Space Activity (Washington, D.C., United States): Rhea Space Activity - which specialises in providing communication and navigation solutions in challenging environments, including in space and in the deep sea - unveiled plans for a research and development hub in the Fountainbridge neighbourhood of Edinburgh.

• Brown + Company (York, England): architectural practice Brown + Company launched a new office in Edinburgh helmed by architect Rob Miller.