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

May

  • James Hallam (London, England): insurance broker James Hallam opened a new office in Edinburgh.

"James Hallam has significant capabilities across the insurance space, particularly in the swiftly developing world of cyber and technology. This makes Edinburgh, which has become the leading hub for start-ups and capital investment in the UK, the perfect location to support these rapidly evolving businesses."

- Jamie Johnstone, Client Director and Head of Office, James Hallam

  • Cambridge Satchel (Cambridge, England): leather accessories brand Cambridge Satchel opened a new 48 square metre (516 square foot) shop at 23 Frederick Street in Edinburgh city centre.

"We are thrilled to return to Edinburgh, one of Europe’s most beautiful cities, and the new Cambridge Satchel store takes pride of place in the city’s premium retail location."

- Carine de Koenigswarter, Chief Executive, Cambridge Satchel

  • PizzaExpress (London, England): PizzaExpress opened a new 160-cover restaurant at Edinburgh Airport.

  • Greggs (Newcastle upon Tyne, England): bakery chain Greggs revealed plans for a new Greggs Outlet selling leftover products at a discounted price at 50 Glenalmond Place in the Sighthill neighoburhood of Edinburgh.

  • National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (London, England): the National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC), the UK's national trade body for access and scaffolding, opened a new office in Edinburgh.

  • Pret a Manger (London, England): a new branch of sandwich shop Pret a Manger is to open in Edinburgh's St James Quarter.

  • Burger Drop (Newcastle upon Tyne, England): restaurant chain Burger Drop opened a new outlet on South Clerk Street in Edinburgh's Southside.

"We're incredibly excited to launch in Edinburgh, a city known for its rich culinary culture and passionate foodies."

- Burger Drop

June

  • Humanitix (Sydney, New South Wales, Australia): ticketing software specialist Humanitix established its UK headquarters in Edinburgh, creating around 30 new jobs.

"We've already had such an overwhelming reception to the Humanitix platform here in the UK and can't wait to see more event hosts making use of Humanitix to sell their tickets and see real local social impact as a result."

- Adam McCurdie, Co-Founder and Co-Chief Executive Officer, Humantix

  • PCI Geomatics (Toronto, Ontario, Canada): software company PCI Geomatics - which delivers Earth observation image processing solutions - opened an office in Edinburgh.

"Scotland’s rising profile in the global space economy has been unmistakable. When exploring locations to complement our Canadian headquarters, the UK quickly stood out as a strategic gateway to Europe and the Middle East. We now have a growing team across the UK and are excited to expand our Scottish office in the coming weeks."

- June McAlarey, President and Chief Executive Officer, PCI Geomatics

  • Whitbread (Houghton Regis, England): Whitbread unveiled proposals for a new 102-bedroom hotel at Albany Street in central Edinburgh.

  • Starbucks (Seattle, Washington, United States): coffee chain Starbucks unveiled plans for a new branch in Edinburgh's Seafield Retail Park.

  • Dubarry of Ireland (Ballinasloe, Ireland): clothing and footwear brand Dubarry of Ireland announced the opening of a shop on George Street in Edinburgh city centre.

"With this new opening, we’re excited to see Garner by IHG arrive in Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital and one of the UK’s most iconic destinations. Garner hotels are built for comfort, value and simplicity, Edinburgh is the perfect fit."

- Joanna Kurowska, Managing Director UK & Ireland, IHG Hotels & Resorts

July

  • Archer Fleming (London, England): boutique corporate finance firm Archer Fleming opened a new office in Edinburgh.

  • Nespresso (Vevey, Switzerland): coffee brand Nespresso announced the opening of a boutique on level 3 of Edinburgh's St James Quarter.

"At Nespresso, we aim to create boutique spaces that bring to life our commitment to innovation, memorable coffee experiences and the craft of coffee, and the new St James Quarter boutique is the perfect place to bring these values to life. Situated in the heart of Edinburgh, we hope it serves as an inviting space for coffee lovers to connect with our brand."

- Anna Lundstrom, Chief Executive Officer, Nespresso United Kingdom and Ireland

  • Marks and Spencer (London, England): Marks and Spencer brought forward proposals for a new supermarket on Lothian Road in Edinburgh city centre.

  • Winton Brewery (West Barns, Scotland): Winton Brewery announced the opening of a new pub on Portobello High Street.

  • PJA (Birmingham, England): transport planning, engineering, and environmental consultancy PJA opened a new office in Edinburgh.