Starbucks first to open for business at the new £13 million Straiton Retail Park’s - with Greggs on the way

A highly anticipated retail terrace has reached completion at Straiton Retail Park and has welcomed the first store, Starbucks, which is now open for takeaway only due to lockdown restrictions.

The eye-catching £13 million, development built and managed by Peel L&P Retail Parks, will also be home to a new Greggs and Archers Sleepcentre, with opening dates yet to be confirmed.

Given the green light by Midlothian Council in November 2019, the eye-catching £13 million, 25,500 sq ft development built and managed by Peel L&P Retail Parks, will also be home to a new Greggs and Archers Sleepcentre, with opening dates yet to be confirmed.

Having celebrated the opening of the new M&S Simply Food in December 2020, further stores The Card Factory, The Works and Trespass will all aim to open their doors in Spring 2021.

The new retail offer will improve the shopping experience bringing a new tenant dynamic to the park, providing more choice and convenience for the surrounding communities.

Speaking about the completion of the site, Peel L&P Retail Parks development manager Leah Taylor said: “The Terrace at Straiton Retail Park was originally earmarked for completion in Summer 2020.

“With the coronavirus pandemic affecting works slightly, we’re pleased to welcome Starbucks to the park for our customers to enjoy. I would like to thank Muir Construction for their hard work and commitment over the past 12 months, we can’t wait for our customers to see the final result.”

Works and investment in the popular Midlothian retail park will continue into 2021 as plans have been submitted for the redevelopment of the lower terrace, with £15 million set to be spent on improvements to make room for new property partners.

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