Rae Macintosh Musicroom first opened in Edinburgh's George Street in the 1850s, but it ceased trading at the end of March due to "market conditions". The shop, which was originally set up by Mr Rae and Mr Macintosh, sold music books, musical instruments, accessories and gifts. It moved to Shandwick Place in 2013. A social media post said: “We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued custom and loyalty to Rae Mac’s despite the exceptional challenges of past three years.” But due to what it called “the exceptional challenges of past three years”, the store will cease trading at the end of March 2023.Rae Macintosh Musicroom first opened in Edinburgh's George Street in the 1850s, but it ceased trading at the end of March due to "market conditions". The shop, which was originally set up by Mr Rae and Mr Macintosh, sold music books, musical instruments, accessories and gifts. It moved to Shandwick Place in 2013. A social media post said: “We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued custom and loyalty to Rae Mac’s despite the exceptional challenges of past three years.” But due to what it called “the exceptional challenges of past three years”, the store will cease trading at the end of March 2023.
Rae Macintosh Musicroom first opened in Edinburgh's George Street in the 1850s, but it ceased trading at the end of March due to "market conditions". The shop, which was originally set up by Mr Rae and Mr Macintosh, sold music books, musical instruments, accessories and gifts. It moved to Shandwick Place in 2013. A social media post said: “We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued custom and loyalty to Rae Mac’s despite the exceptional challenges of past three years.” But due to what it called “the exceptional challenges of past three years”, the store will cease trading at the end of March 2023.

Edinburgh shops: 22 Edinburgh shops and attractions that closed their doors in 2023 from Gorgie Farm to Matalan

By Neil Johnstone
Published 2nd Jan 2024, 04:45 GMT
Edinburgh lost a wide range of popular shops and attractions this year…here is a list of 22 Edinburgh businesses that closed their doors for the last time in 2023

From popular grocery shops, valued youth centres and well attended boxing gyms, to fashion giants, local butchers, iconic snack vans and urban farms – Edinburgh said farewell to a long list of beloved businesses over the past year.

Here are 22 shops, attractions and other organisations that closed their doors in 2023.

The beloved urban farm closed its gates on January 16 after its owners, The LOVE Group, reported ‘significant financial challenges.’ Handing the keys back to the council three years after taking over the lease, the closure saw 30 staff facing redundancy, 80 volunteers being dismissed and approximately 100 animals needing rehomed. Talks to reopen the three-acre city farm as a community venture remain ongoing.

5. Gorgie Farm

The beloved urban farm closed its gates on January 16 after its owners, The LOVE Group, reported ‘significant financial challenges.’ Handing the keys back to the council three years after taking over the lease, the closure saw 30 staff facing redundancy, 80 volunteers being dismissed and approximately 100 animals needing rehomed. Talks to reopen the three-acre city farm as a community venture remain ongoing. Photo: Neil Johnstone

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The car accessories and repair shop closed in February after trading for 88 years. Family-run Pilrig Motors in Leith Walkopened before the Second World War and was run by brothers Peter, Alistair and Douglas Banks when their father retired. The decision to close came after Peter, 66, announced his retirement, after working in the motor shop since he was 14.

6. Pilrig Motors

The car accessories and repair shop closed in February after trading for 88 years. Family-run Pilrig Motors in Leith Walkopened before the Second World War and was run by brothers Peter, Alistair and Douglas Banks when their father retired. The decision to close came after Peter, 66, announced his retirement, after working in the motor shop since he was 14. Photo: Google

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The youth centre on Buchanan Street in Leith closed its doors in December 2022 after serving the local community for 33 years. We spoke with centre manager, Bryan Maughan in February 2023 when he was handing over the keys. Bryan said: “The teenagers have all been in for the last time, people who have been through the doors over the last 30 years have been in contact – I lot of them are now parents themselves. I’ve got lots and lots of memories – I really hope the building remains a community space and can provide some of the good stuff that we did in the past.”

7. Pilmeny Youth Centre

The youth centre on Buchanan Street in Leith closed its doors in December 2022 after serving the local community for 33 years. We spoke with centre manager, Bryan Maughan in February 2023 when he was handing over the keys. Bryan said: “The teenagers have all been in for the last time, people who have been through the doors over the last 30 years have been in contact – I lot of them are now parents themselves. I’ve got lots and lots of memories – I really hope the building remains a community space and can provide some of the good stuff that we did in the past.” Photo: Pilmeny Youth Centre

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The East Lothian Camera Shop on Winton Place in Tranent, closed up shop in March after 46 years of trading. Owners of the family business said on Facebook: “It’s been an incredible time in 46 years of trading in Tranent, we have seen a few lows but the number of highs has been overwhelming! We started off taking photos at Tranent gala day and printing in a dark room, to taking photos of the queen and printing in an instant! Many many thanks for all the custom over the years so much appreciated.”

8. East Lothian Camera Shop

The East Lothian Camera Shop on Winton Place in Tranent, closed up shop in March after 46 years of trading. Owners of the family business said on Facebook: “It’s been an incredible time in 46 years of trading in Tranent, we have seen a few lows but the number of highs has been overwhelming! We started off taking photos at Tranent gala day and printing in a dark room, to taking photos of the queen and printing in an instant! Many many thanks for all the custom over the years so much appreciated.” Photo: Third Party

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