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.
9. Matalan Seafield Road
The Edinburgh Matalan store on Seafield Road is set to close on February 5. However, the company's store in Straiton Retail Park will remain open. Photo: Gary Flockhart
10. Philly's
This independently-owned Edinburgh bar and diner closed in November last year, after being faced with staffing challenges and rising costs. Photo: Google Maps
11. Marks & Spencer Ocean Terminal
M&S closed their food store at Ocean Terminal in Leith at the end of October, after the company cited 'changing shopping habits'. Many are concerned that the closure is the “death knell” for the Edinburgh shopping centre. Photo: National World
12. Newington Stationery
Family-run shop Newington Stationery on South Clerk Street will close on January 22, after nearly four decades of business. The owner made the ‘tough decision’ to close due to ill health. Photo: sub