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

  • MSC Group (Geneva, Switzerland): the cruise division of global transport company MSC Group announced the opening of "MSC Creative Studios" in Edinburgh in July 2025. The facility will service a a hub for MSC Group's creative, technical and production teams, being used for rehearsals, training, stagecraft and performer preparation for shows staged aboard MSC Group's cruise ships. The new facility will include 11 dance studios, six vocal studios, a technical recording studio, and an aerial rehearsal space, along with green rooms, offices, changing rooms, and costume/props stores. 

"Having a dedicated home for our entertainment development and training is essential as we continue to expand the scale and ambition of our productions. This state-of-art facility will help ensure our shows are launch-ready and consistently delivered at the highest quality, reinforcing the cruise division’s long-term commitment to innovation in onboard entertainment. MSC Creative Studios will be a vibrant hub where performers, technicians and creatives can collaborate from the very start of every project. Based in Edinburgh, one of the world’s great cultural capitals, the studio will draw inspiration from the city’s rich artistic energy and we are looking forward to seeing it come to life and to share the exciting new concepts it will bring to our guests on MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys."

- Steve Leatham, Vice President, Entertainment, Cruise Division, MSC Group