Plans outlined for big expansion and 60 new jobs at major Edinburgh retail park

If the plans are approved, the shopping and leisure park would welcome a new food store of about 19,750 sq ft on the ground floor, alongside 22,785 sq ft of leisure space on the first floor.

The new building would be located alongside Fort Kinnaird's established leisure and food offering, including the Odeon cinema, Wagamama and Nando’s. It follows last year’s refurbishment of the Eastern Terrace, which saw more than 20,000 sq ft of retail space upgraded and welcomed new stores including Lush, Rituals and Clintons.

Fort Kinnaird is one of the UK’s largest retail parks, extending across more than 560,000 sq ft of retail and leisure space.

Centre director Liam Smith said: “This is a really exciting time for us. We have no doubt the new development, if approved, will prove exceptionally popular with our visitors. It will offer convenience for everyday shopping but also more choice when spending quality time with family and friends.

“Beyond that, we’re really proud this project will create over 60 new jobs in the local area. The development is about strengthening Fort Kinnaird as a destination for the whole community.”

Subject to planning approval, consent is expected in November, with works anticipated to begin in January 2027 and completion targeted for January 2028.

Fort Kinnaird is co-owned by retail landlord British Land, which recently also submitted a 60,000 sq ft retail and leisure expansion at Glasgow Fort.