New Arrivals

New Arrivals in 2026

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.

February

  • Alpine (Paris, France): car manufacturer Alpine opened a new dealership on Bankhead Drive in Edinburgh, operated by Grange Motors.

  • ALO (Los Angeles, California, United States): athletic apparel brand ALO is to open a new shop at 16 Multrees Walk in Edinburgh city centre.

  • Nexus RE (London, England): Nexus RE - a provider of project monitoring, development management, and portfolio management services to the built environment sector - opened a new office in Edinburgh.

  • Costa Coffee (London, England): plans for coffee chain Costa Coffee to open a new outlet at 79 Princes Street in Edinburgh city centre were unveiled.

  • Topshop (London, England): fashion brand Topshop announced the opening of a concession within the John Lewis department store in Edinburgh city centre.

  • Mitchells and Butlers (Birmingham, England): Mitchells and Butlers acquired the 557 square metre (6,000 square foot) Charwood Bar and Grill on Buckstone Terrace in Edinburgh, with plans to carry out a £2 million refurbishment and reopen the property as a Miller & Carter steakhouse.

  • Tapi Carpets & Floors (Orpington, England): Tapi Carpets & Floors opened a new outlet in Hermiston Gait retail park in west Edinburgh.

  • Lenovo (Morrisville, North Carolina, United States): technology company Lenovo opened a new AI research and development laboratory in Edinburgh.

  • Laundryheap (London, England): on-demand laundry service provider Laundryheap expanded into Edinburgh.

March

"The Sephora UK team and I are thrilled to finally reveal that we’re bringing our 'temples of beauty’'to not one, but two incredible Scottish cities this summer – with fans crying out for a Scottish beauty playground. It has been three years since we opened our first UK store; from the very beginning we’ve been searching for the perfect locations for us to open in the region – and we are so happy to have found them in Edinburgh’s St James Quarter and Silverburn Glasgow. Opening in both Edinburgh and Glasgow this summer is about bringing double the energy, double the access, and double the magic to a country that has long been calling for it."

- Sarah Boyd, Managing Director, Sephora UK

April

  • Aspectus Group (London, England): brand, marketing and communications agency Aspectus Group opened a new office in Edinburgh.

“Edinburgh is one of Europe’s key financial centres, making it a natural base for expanding our financial and professional services expertise. Clients here are operating in complex, highly-regulated environments and need communications that are credible, strategic and commercially focused. By working hand-in-hand with our colleagues in Aberdeen, London, and across our global network, we can give clients the best of local insight and international expertise.”

- Kirsten Scott, Head of Financial & Professional Services, UK & Europe, Aspectus Group

  • J3 Advisory (London, England): construction and property risk and insurance advisor J3 Advisory announced the opening of a new office in Edinburgh.

"Opening an office in Scotland is a natural next step for J3. We have been working on projects across the region for some time and have built strong relationships with developers, lenders and housing providers who value a more specialist, hands-on approach. Scotland presents a huge opportunity for the business and having a dedicated presence there means we can support clients even more closely, from initial discussions through to completion."

- Jack Bristow, Managing Director, J3 Advisory