Essential Edinburgh

We're thrilled to receive a £5,000 grant from Scotland Food & Drink for our #EatOutEdinburgh 2025 campaign! This initiative aims to celebrate our vibrant food and drink scene during the quieter months, encouraging locals to support their favourite eateries or try somewhere new. We have already begun planning an even bigger and better campaign in 2025. #ScotFoodTourism

The Edinburgh restaurant scene has a new offering..... Happy Lamb Hot Pot has now opened just off St Andrew's Square and is bringing the best Mongolian style hot pot to the city centre. This is their 4th UK restaurant following other openings in Holborn, Bayswater & Birmingham. Savills Global Retail and Leisure had the pleasure of assisting the landlord with securing this amazing operator who now sit alongside The Ivy, Gordon Ramsay's Street Kitchen, Wagamama, Gaucho and Dishoom. Restaurant heaven! Please feel free to get in touch with the team if you'd like any more detail or to discuss further restaurant opportunities in Edinburgh or Glasgow. #nationalretail #nationalleisure #savills #newentrants John Menzies Isla Monteith Charlie Hall Michelle McLaughlin

The 2024 #WITTop100 are now open! Peer-nominated, the Top 100 recognises women working across Scotland’s tourism sector, at any stage of their career. Entries closes at 5pm on Friday 24 October. Find out more 👇

Attended the ATCM Cities Conference in Manchester today, during which our CEO, Roddy Smith, presented on issues facing Edinburgh City centre. Very interesting day and good to catch up with other BID directors and managers. Listened to some very innovative concepts and plans from around the UK. Thank you to ATCM for arranging the conference.

Fantastic achievement for 100 Princes Street - part of The Red Carnation Hotel Collection. Huge congratulations to the whole team!

George Street in Edinburgh continues to thrive.... Feel free to get in touch with the team if you wish to discuss/would like any further intel. #nationalretail #savills #edinburgh #georgestreet #highstreet Savills Global Retail and Leisure Isla Monteith John Menzies Charlie Hall Michelle McLaughlin Maureen Tonner

Following on from our recent post in relation to George Street in Edinburgh, it's great to see Whistles committing for a further 10 years at their existing premises at 97 George Street. As part of this lease regear, Whistles will be investing in this store with a refit commencing shortly. Savills Global Retail and Leisure advised the landlord on agreeing this transaction whilst Ivan Everitt at Brasier Freeth advised Whistles. Special thanks to Ivan for assisting with this one. George Street continues to thrive...... Isla Monteith John Menzies Charlie Hall Michelle McLaughlin #nationalretail #savills #georgestreet #edinburgh

Fresh analysis from our Insights team shows that the absence of tax-free shopping has cost retailers in the West End £220 million in unrealised sales in the first half of 2024 – following a total loss of £400m in 2023. Still, these numbers are just a small part of the story. “Fewer sales on the shop floor means fewer tourists in restaurants and hotels, and a knock-on impact on our entire tourism ecosystem”, New West End Company’s Chief Executive, Dee Corsi, points out. The removal of tax-free shopping is a powerful disincentive for international visitors, who can save up to 20% on purchases made in Continental Europe compared to those made in the U.K -- ultimately putting British businesses at serious disadvantage. We are calling on the Government to reinstate the policy without delay and return retailers in the country to a level playing field with their European counterparts. Read the full release here: https://lnkd.in/d6ZWAF6W

Another fantastic lineup of bars, brand activations, cocktails and events announced for next month's Edinburgh Cocktail Week. Really proud of the new focus we're putting on alcohol-free serves and experiences this year to cater for a broader audience and promote responsible drinking. And a big thanks to Roddy Smith and the team at Essential Edinburgh for their continued support, which has been vital to the growth and development of our festival over the last few years. Read all about it here - https://lnkd.in/eBDBcEjR

Exciting developments in #Edinburgh's cocktail scene as we continue to invest in the city's annual cocktail festival. Edinburgh Cocktail Week has grown to become the UK's largest festival of its type. This vibrant event not only highlights our city centre bars, but also boosts footfall, benefiting various businesses beyond just hospitality. Many retail shops join in the festivities with special offers for festival-goers. Organisers have just released details of this year's event which features various new experiences, including non-alcoholic options - cheers to that Gary Anderson-Morrey! https://lnkd.in/eA23wFpy