
Edinburgh office market
Office Space in Edinburgh — Direct from Operators
Scotland's financial capital — UK's largest fintech cluster outside London. Direct, transparent, free.
- Districts
- 6
- Operators
- 5+
- Avg desk
- £380/desk/mo
- Avg private
- £40/sq ft/yr
The market
What it's like to take office space in Edinburgh.
Edinburgh is the UK's second-largest financial centre after London — home to Lloyds Banking Group, RBS, Standard Life Aberdeen, and a fintech cluster that includes Skyscanner, FreeAgent and Nucleus. The Exchange and St Andrew Square form the financial core; Quartermile and Edinburgh Park host scaling tech and life sciences. Festival season (August) is the world's largest cultural gathering, and Old Town heritage rents command a premium that reflects the city's global brand. Rents typically sit 35–50% below central London.
Submarkets
Browse Edinburgh by district
6 active submarkets
The Exchange
Edinburgh's financial district — Standard Life, Lloyds, EICC. Grade-A tower stock.
Serviced
£320–600/desk/mo
Private
£36–52/sq ft/yr
St Andrew Square
Georgian crescent — Royal Bank of Scotland HQ origins, premium townhouse offices.
Serviced
£340–650/desk/mo
Private
£38–55/sq ft/yr
Quartermile
Restored Royal Infirmary — Cirrus Logic, Skyscanner alumni, life sciences mix.
Serviced
£290–540/desk/mo
Private
£32–48/sq ft/yr
Old Town
Royal Mile and surrounding closes — boutique creative and professional firms.
Serviced
£280–520/desk/mo
Private
£30–44/sq ft/yr
Edinburgh Park
West side business park — Aegon, JP Morgan tech centre, large floorplates.
Serviced
£250–480/desk/mo
Private
£26–38/sq ft/yr
Leith
Waterfront quarter — Royal Yacht Britannia, indie operators, creative studios.
Serviced
£230–420/desk/mo
Private
£24–36/sq ft/yr
Pricing benchmark
Average Edinburgh pricing today
Serviced
£380/desk/mo
Average across submarkets
Low
£230
High
£650
Private / managed
£40/sq ft/yr
Average across submarkets
Low
£24
High
£55
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FAQ
Edinburgh office questions
How much does office space cost in Edinburgh?+
Serviced offices in Edinburgh typically average £380 per desk per month, while private and managed space sits around £40 per sq ft per year. Prices vary by district, building grade, and lease length — premium addresses can run 30–50% above the average, while peripheral submarkets are often 20–40% cheaper.
Which areas of Edinburgh are best for office space?+
The most active submarkets are The Exchange, St Andrew Square, Quartermile. Each has a distinct character — from established corporate cores to creative quarters and emerging tech clusters — so the right choice depends on your team's commute, client base, and brand positioning.
Do I need a broker to find an office in Edinburgh?+
No. spacebly connects you directly to operators and landlords across Edinburgh, so you keep negotiation leverage, see real-time availability and pricing, and pay nothing in broker fees. Brokers are typically paid about 10% of the first year's fees.
What lease lengths are available in Edinburgh?+
Flexible/serviced terms start at one month and run to 36 months. Managed and conventional leases typically run 3–10 years with break clauses. Edinburgh has one of the most mature flex markets (especially strong for financial services and fintech), so even smaller teams can secure short, transparent terms.
How fast can I move into a new office in Edinburgh?+
Serviced and managed spaces in Edinburgh can be move-in ready within 1–2 weeks. Custom fit-outs and conventional leases take longer (8–16 weeks). Going direct through spacebly typically shortens the whole process by 3–4 weeks versus a brokered search.
Is hybrid working changing the office market in Edinburgh?+
Yes — demand has shifted firmly toward flexible, high-amenity space with strong meeting-room capacity and shorter terms. Edinburgh operators have responded with hospitality-grade fit-outs, on-demand meeting rooms, and per-desk pricing that scales with hybrid headcount.