This week it was revealed that fashion retailer Matalan will close its store on Seafield Road later this week. And at the weekend, Hamleys toy store informed customers ahead of the closure of its St James Quarter branch next month.
Restaurants in the Capital are also shutting. Earlier this month, Byron Burgers closed its Edinburgh restaurant along with 8 other branches, as the chain fell into administration.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Edinburgh shops and restaurants that have sadly shut or announced a closure over the past few months.
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There are many shops and restaurants across Edinburgh that are closing or have closed in recent months. Photo: Google Maps
. Hamleys
Hamleys toy shop in the St James Quarter is closing its doors next month, on Monday, February 6. The Edinburgh store is just one of several Hamleys closing across the UK. Photo: Contributed
. Marks & Spencer Meadowbank
A Marks and Spencer outlet store at Edinburgh's Meadowbank retail park will cease trading this Spring, after the landlord of the building terminated the retail company's lease. Photo: Third Party
. Fopp
After 20 years on Edinburgh's Rose Street, Fopp record store closed its doors for the last time on New Year's Eve. However, the music shop is relocating to a larger space on Shandwick Place, which will open on February 17. Photo: Third Party
1. Hamleys
Hamleys toy shop in the St James Quarter is closing its doors next month, on Monday, February 6. The Edinburgh store is just one of several Hamleys closing across the UK. Photo: Contributed
2. Marks & Spencer Meadowbank
A Marks and Spencer outlet store at Edinburgh's Meadowbank retail park will cease trading this Spring, after the landlord of the building terminated the retail company's lease. Photo: Third Party
3. Fopp
After 20 years on Edinburgh's Rose Street, Fopp record store closed its doors for the last time on New Year's Eve. However, the music shop is relocating to a larger space on Shandwick Place, which will open on February 17. Photo: Third Party
4. Atik
Legendary Edinburgh nightclub ATIK, which has played host to acts like Pink Floyd and The Ramones, closed earlier this month. The iconic West Tollcross venue also featured in Danny Boyle’s T2: Trainspotting back in 2016. Photo: .