Knight Frank, the independent commercial property consultancy, has significantly invested in its Scottish operations by securing a long-term lease at the highly sustainable 30 Semple Street office development in Edinburgh. This strategic move sees the firm relocate its capital city presence from 2 Castle Terrace, its base for the past decade, to new ground-floor premises in the flourishing Fountainbridge area.
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The new Edinburgh office at 30 Semple Street is distinguished by its exceptional environmental and wellness credentials, marking it as a leading development in Scotland. The building is the first in Scotland to achieve a BREEAM ‘Outstanding’ rating, signifying a superior level of environmental performance. It also holds a NABERS 5-star accreditation, indicating market-leading energy efficiency, and a ‘platinum’ Airscore for outstanding indoor air quality. The development is also designed to align with the UK Green Building Council’s net zero carbon buildings framework, boasts an EPC ‘A’ rating, and has received a ‘platinum’ ActiveScore for its promotion of active travel among occupants.
This Edinburgh relocation follows a similar upgrade for Knight Frank’s Aberdeen team, which recently moved to new premises at Albyn Place in the Granite City. The firm’s commercial property offices across Scotland, which also include Glasgow, offer a comprehensive suite of services. These range from capital markets advisory and office agency to valuations and building consultancy, catering to a diverse client base.
Alasdair Steele, head of Scotland commercial at Knight Frank, underscored the strategic importance of the region. “Scotland is a key market for us as a firm, and the central belt is the nation’s economic powerhouse,” he stated. Taking space at one of Edinburgh’s top buildings from a quality and ESG perspective reflects not only our continued commitment to the city and our clients who operate within it, but also provides our people with a great space to work in.”
