Centre &
Commercial

Shawfair offers commercial opportunities across three distinct locations – Shawfair Business Park, Whitehills Business Park and the new town centre. Shawfair Business Park is already well established, with over 150,000 sq ft delivered and a strong mix of occupiers in place. At Whitehills Business Park, leasehold units from 1,000 to 5,000 sq ft provide flexible space suitable for a range of businesses.

Looking ahead, the new town centre will introduce retail, leisure and workspace at the heart of Shawfair, creating a vibrant mixed-use destination for residents, businesses and visitors alike.

Shawfair Business Park is suited to a broad mix of business types, reflected in the range of occupiers already established here. Healthcare, professional services, trade and leisure businesses are all well represented, drawn by the park’s strong connectivity and growing local catchment.

Located adjacent to the A7, with over 8,000 daily vehicle movements, and supported by an on-site park and ride facility, the park offers excellent accessibility by both road and public transport. A catchment of more than 200,000 people within a 15-minute drive further strengthens its appeal for businesses that rely on visibility, footfall or access to workforce.

For both established operators and growing regional businesses, Shawfair Business Park provides a well-connected and well-positioned environment to support long-term growth.

Commercial opportunities at Shawfair are available now, with leasehold units at Whitehills Business Park ready for occupation and a range of options at Shawfair Business Park suited to businesses looking to establish themselves in the near term. Looking ahead, the new town centre will introduce additional commercial space at the heart of Shawfair over the next five years, creating further opportunities as the town continues to grow.

If you are interested in current or future availability, our team will be happy to discuss options and next steps.

Shawfair is exceptionally well connected, with strong links by road, rail and public transport.

Shawfair Station provides regular, half-hourly services to Edinburgh Waverley in around 15 minutes. The development is also located just 0.5 miles from the Edinburgh City Bypass, with direct access to the A7, A1 and M8, placing the wider Central Belt within easy reach. Bus connectivity is equally strong, with over 120 daily services across six routes, alongside Midlothian’s largest park and ride facility, offering more than 560 spaces adjacent to Shawfair Business Park.

More broadly, around 70% of Scotland’s population is within a 90-minute drive, making Shawfair a highly accessible location for both workforce and customers.

As Shawfair develops towards its planned 4,000 homes, the level of activity across the area will continue to increase. The surrounding catchment is already significant, with over 200,000 people within a 15-minute drive and more than 8,000 daily vehicle movements along the adjacent A7. This is complemented by a growing on-site residential population.

Within Shawfair Business Park, there is already strong daily usage. Spire Private Hospital generates over 300 patient and staff visits each day, David Lloyd has more than 3,000 members, and the Ionity rapid EV charging hub attracts regular year-round use. The addition of the Co-op has further increased dwell time and day-to-day activity. As the town centre emerges and new homes are delivered, this level of activity will continue to build, supporting a steadily expanding customer base for businesses at Shawfair.

If you are interested in commercial opportunities at Shawfair, whether at Shawfair Business Park, Whitehills Business Park or the future town centre, you can get in touch using the contact form on this website. A member of the team will follow up to discuss your requirements and current availability. If you are specifically interested in the town centre, you can ask to receive updates as plans progress.

Enquiries are welcome from businesses of all sizes and sectors, whether you have a defined brief or are at an earlier stage.