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.

17. Transgression Park
The popular Edinburgh skate park closed at the end of July, leaving local skateboarders and BMX riders with no indoor facilities in the Capital. The closure of Transgression Park came after landlords, Ocean Terminal, agreed a long-term lease with Club 3000 Bingo. Skate park founder, Ken Smith, told the Evening News he was ‘devastated’ but added: “We’ve had an incredible deal here that was based on our turnover. So during the pandemic when we weren’t turning anything over - we weren’t paying anything so we were able to survive. So Ocean Terminal have been really supportive as a landlord and they have also been visionary in making this happen in the first place.” Photo: Neil Johnstone

18. Raymond Edinburgh Hairdressers
Raymond Edinburgh Hairdressers closed in October after for more than 50 years of trading. Raymond Duthie, 72, announced his decision to close his salons at Comiston Road and Whitehouse Road in Barnton and told his clients on Facebook: “This decision hasn’t been easy but due to staff shortages, we feel this is now the right time for a new direction. We would like you to know how much we have appreciated your business, loyalty and support over the years. It has been a great pleasure working with you and I hope to stay in touch.” Photo: submitted

19. Fopp
Record store Fopp moved to Shandwick Place earlier in the year, closing its doors at its Rose Street branch in February after being there for 20 years. Store manager, Paul Maslin said: "It was very sad, but we’re lucky to still be here. We’re really excited to bring the Fopp party to the West End.” Photo: Fopp

20. The Harvest Garden
Family-owned florist, The Harvest Garden, closed its door in August after 40 years of trading. The owners, Zahid and Shabana Chaudhry, aged 63 and 65 respectively, said in a message to their customers: “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the closure of our beloved business, The Harvest Garden. We want to express our sincerest gratitude for your unwavering support, loyalty and friendship throughout the last 40 years.” Photo: submitted