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2 The Waverley Novels Contents Around 1854 three neighbouring railway stations located in a steep, narrow valley in the heart of Edinburgh were given the collective name Waverley, in honour of one of the city s and indeed Scotland s most renowned authors, Sir Walter Scott. The name derived from his famous series The Waverley Novels, that were amongst the most popular and widely read books in Europe for more than a century. Through time the land around the station became known as the Waverley Valley, a name that holds good to this day. The next enthralling chapter in the area s history is about to be written. Welcome to... Capital Gains Master Plan From on High New Waverley Brilliant for Business Enticingly Modern, Community Friendly Work Live Shop Relax Stay Awhile New Waverley by Day New Waverley by Night Welcome to the Neighbourhood Colourful Characters Get your Bearings Getting Here A Few Local Favourites A Breath of Fresh Air The Developer Golden Opportunities Fact File 4 / 5 6 / 7 8 / 9 10 / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / 47

3 CAPITAL GAINS... a brilliant new urban realm Nestling between the majestic Salisbury Crags and monument strewn Calton Hill, a 7.5 acre site in the heart of Edinburgh s city centre is about to undergo a dramatic metamorphosis. Located in the Old Town, on the Royal Mile, rich history combines seamlessly with cutting edge contemporary architecture to create New Waverley an exciting and vibrant new destination. 4 5

4 Residential MASTER PLAN Accessibility was to the fore when the New Waverley master plan was conceived. Pedestrian access is provided from the Royal Mile, Cranston Street, East Market Street, New Street, Old Tolbooth Wynd and Calton Road, with numerous footpaths leading to New Waverley Square, the beating heart of the development. People are welcome to stroll through, rendezvous with friends or simply relax and take in the views, many of which are spectacular. Office Retail Hotel 1 - Premier Inn 2 - Hub by Premier Inn 3 - Adagio Aparthotel Affordable Housing Residential above ground floor retail Office above ground floor retail Hotel above ground floor retail Boundary N 6 7

1 12 3 FROM ON HIGH 6 4 5 6 7 8 22 21 20 17 18 19 16 15 1 The Exchange District 14 2 Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) 13 3 Edinburgh Castle 4 Edinburgh College of Art 5 National

5 FROM ON HIGH The Exchange District 14 2 Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) 13 3 Edinburgh Castle 4 Edinburgh College of Art 5 National Museum of Scotland 6 University of Edinburgh 7 The Old Town 8 The Royal Mile 9 Salisbury Crags 10 Our Dynamic Earth 11 Palace of Holyroodhouse 12 The Scottish Parliament 13 Calton Hill 14 City of Edinburgh Council Headquarters 15 Scottish Government Headquarters Waverley Station The Scott Monument Princes Street The New Town Princes Street Gardens 21 Royal Scottish Academy 22 National Gallery of Scotland

6 150 million groundbreaking development New 6.5 million civic square 3 brand new hotels delivering 400 bedrooms Premier Inn, Hub by Premier Inn and the Adagio Aparthotel Over 177,000 sq ft of cutting edge Grade A office space 28 new retail and leisure businesses 148 stunning apartments and townhouses 40 affordable homes A vibrant new community A wonderful place to work, live, shop, relax and enjoy life. New Waverley Square 10 11

BRILLIANT FOR BUSINESS Performance space Mouthwatering retail and leisure opportunities Over 177,000 sq ft of

Highly flexible, light flooded space within intelligent buildings that help to minimise costs and maximise

Office accommodation overlooking New Waverley Square A mesmerising array of bar, restaurant, café and specialty

From kiosks to large units, prime retail and leisure opportunities on New Waverley Square, East Market Street,

7 BRILLIANT FOR BUSINESS Performance space Mouthwatering retail and leisure opportunities Over 177,000 sq ft of cutting edge office accommodation that really makes the grade - Grade A to be precise. Highly flexible, light flooded space within intelligent buildings that help to minimise costs and maximise performance. 1. Office accommodation overlooking New Waverley Square A mesmerising array of bar, restaurant, café and specialty food options to suit both brands and independent retailers of all sizes. From kiosks to large units, prime retail and leisure opportunities on New Waverley Square, East Market Street, New Waverley Wynd and other high profile locations within 2. Jeffrey Street viewing platform 3. Approaching New Waverley Square from East Market Street 4. New Waverley Square entrance from the Royal Mile what is set to become Edinburgh s newest, must visit destination

ARCHITECTURE Political Martyrs Monument Governor s House Old Calton Jail Dugald

Market Street and the sweeping curve of Jeffrey Street, the meticulous conversion

storey retail spaces the perfect home for artisan products, art galleries and

1 East Market Street / Jeffrey Street Arches 2 3 4 5 ENTICINGLY MODERN COMMUNITY

Approaching New Waverley Square from New Waverley Wynd 3.

spaces and panoramic vistas enhance the quality of life for both residents and

8 ARCHITECTURE Political Martyrs Monument Governor s House Old Calton Jail Dugald Stewart Monument St Andrew s House Nelson Monument National Monument On East Market Street and the sweeping curve of Jeffrey Street, the meticulous conversion of 22 historic stone arches will give rise to highly desirable single and double storey retail spaces the perfect home for artisan products, art galleries and niche retailers. 1 East Market Street / Jeffrey Street Arches ENTICINGLY MODERN COMMUNITY FRIENDLY 1. Calton Hill from Jeffrey Street viewing platform 2. Approaching New Waverley Square from New Waverley Wynd 3. East Market Street looking east to New Waverley Square 4. The Canongate Venture building 5. Royal Mile entrance to New Waverley Crisp modern architecture, attractive open spaces and panoramic vistas enhance the quality of life for both residents and business occupiers offering the perfect work life balance. A new destination to be enjoyed by those living and working here along with visitors, tourists and the people of Edinburgh - a vibrant new community befitting a modern capital. East Market Street Arches 14 15

9 Work New Waverley has been informed by intelligent design. Office space of the highest quality creates the perfect working environment in a setting offering a relaxing backdrop to the working day. New Waverley where work is a pleasure 16 17

10 Live Stunning apartments and townhouses offer the opportunity to put down roots in a location rooted in history. New Waverley wonderful homes in a world heritage site 18 19

11 Shop A destination where brands and specialty retailers mingle effortlessly with artisan products. New Waverley a truly unique shopping experience 20 21

12 Relax Cafés, bistros and top notch restaurants for lazy brunches, relaxing lunches or gourmet dining experiences. New Waverley a great place to unwind 22 23

13 STAY AWHILE 3 brand new hotels With its brilliant location right in the centre of the capital, New Waverley is the perfect base for those visiting on business or for pleasure. With the main business districts and virtually all of the city s star attractions within easy walking distance it s the ideal choice for an overnight stopover, a weekend break or a longer vacation. Choose from either the Premier Inn or Hub by Premier Inn where visitors will enjoy a warm welcome and comfortable, contemporary rooms. STAY YOUR WAY Adagio Aparthotel For those preferring a home from home experience the Adagio long-stay suite hotel offers the perfect solution. Guests can enjoy all the benefits of selfcatering suites with the added advantage of regular service. These tastefully decorated apartments offer spacious accommodation including fully equipped kitchens, Internet access and hotel services everything guests need for a relaxing and enjoyable stay

14 By day From a breakfast snack to a business lunch, a mocha to macchiato, the New Waverley experience will be truly rewarding. For food to go, or a relaxing break, a wonderful choice of coffee shops, bars and restaurants await. Foodies will love our retail stores, many of them independent, where they can sample the finest produce from around the globe, indulge their gastronomic tastes or simply choose ingredients for a meal at home. New Waverley Square 26 27

By night With operating hours beyond those of the normal high street, New Waverley shifts effortlessly from day to night, offering a vibrant evening destination for shopping, dining and relaxation.

15 By night With operating hours beyond those of the normal high street, New Waverley shifts effortlessly from day to night, offering a vibrant evening destination for shopping, dining and relaxation. Wander through the Arches and browse the creations of artists and artisans to find that one off treasure, then choose from a stylish selection of bars and eateries, many unique. A brilliant venue to unwind after work, kick back and relax or enjoy a pre-theatre dinner - the perfect place to meet up with friends or celebrate something special. New Waverley Square looking west to East Market Street 28 29

16 MOVERS SHAKERS ARTISAN BAKERS Mimi s Bakehouse, Royal Mile to the To say that the Old Town is unique is an understatement. Its cobbled streets and medieval architecture have rightly warranted its recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Home to the University of Edinburgh and the city s two most visited tourist attractions, The National Museum of Scotland and Edinburgh Castle, the area attracts millions of visitors from around the globe giving it a true cosmopolitan feel. CITY FLYERS SOUVENIR BUYERS Forming the backbone of the Old Town, with Edinburgh Castle to the west and the Palace of Holyroodhouse to the east, lies the Royal Mile. Ancient streets, wynds and closes fall away north and south in a location that takes in more historic attractions and key sites than anywhere else in Scotland. Bars, restaurants and cafés abound and the cultural offer is unrivalled with a profusion of galleries, museums and visitor attractions all available. As you would expect from such a dynamic destination the area both attracts and is home to an eclectic mix of colourful characters. Waverley Station to Kings Cross Station, London - just over 4 hours Royal Mile Whiskies, Royal Mile 30 31

17 POLITICAL TALKERS CITY WALKERS ROYAL GAWKERS CELEBRITY SPOTTERS The Scottish Parliament Royal Mile statue of Robert Fergusson, much admired Edinburgh poet and inspiration to Robert Burns JAW DROPPERS GLOBE TROTTERS BAR HOPPERS CHAMPAGNE POPPERS 32 33

18 BACK PACKERS HISTORY TRACKERS WINE QUAFFERS GOURMET SHOPPERS Royal Mile museum dedicated to the lives of Edinburgh s working classes CULTURE VULTURES MOVING SCULPTURES DEEP THINKERS COFFEE DRINKERS Royal Mile statue of the celebrated Scottish philosopher, David Hume 34 35

19 GET YOUR BEARINGS Walk this Way One of the joys of the capital is getting around on foot. Edinburgh is an extremely compact city with most places within easy walking distance and all of the city centre s key retail, tourist and business destinations easily accessible from New Waverley. Walking Times Bus Stop (on Canongate) Waverley Station Bus Stops (on South Bridge) Airlink Bus Stop Princes Street Nearest Taxi Rank Tram Stop (St Andrew Square) Edinburgh Bus Station Edinburgh Castle 01 min 03 mins 05 mins 06 mins 06 mins 06 mins 09 mins 10 mins 13 mins Key Tram Route Airport Link Bus Taxi Rank Major Bus Routes Lothian Bus Route 35 National Cycle Route 1 N 36 37

GETTING HERE Easy to reach by car, bike, bus, train, tram.

the Lothian region, Scotland and the UK.

parts of the city and a stop on the new tram route is only 9 minutes walk away at St Andrew Square.

20 GETTING HERE Easy to reach by car, bike, bus, train, tram... and rickshaw* Getting to and from New Waverley couldn t be easier given the array of transport connections all close by. Waverley Station transport interchange is only 4 minutes walk away offering regular trains throughout the Lothian region, Scotland and the UK. Trains run every 15 minutes to Glasgow with a journey time of 45 minutes and London s Kings Cross Station is just over 4 hours away. Waverley is also home to the Airlink bus service, with the trip to Edinburgh International Airport taking only 30 minutes. Numerous bus routes service Princes Street, North Bridge, South Bridge and Canongate, accessing all parts of the city and a stop on the new tram route is only 9 minutes walk away at St Andrew Square. Scheduled to come into operation in 2014, the trams will offer a world class service linking the city centre and the airport. Car access is straightforward with various arterial routes all within minutes drive time. *a popular mode of transport at festival time. Car Parking While occupiers at New Waverley will have access to private parking, visitors can utilise the 606 space Waverley Station car park on New Street, directly opposite New Waverley

Edinburgh Castle A FEW LOCAL FAVOURITES Grassmarket

Street The Mound Waverley Bridge Waverley Station Princes

tailoring for the modern clothing connoisseur. 2 I. J.

North Bridge 5 Fruitmarket Gallery World class

6 The Scotsman Spa Revive, refresh and rejuvenate at this

7 Ingleby Gallery Britain s largest contemporary gallery

14 13 Old Tolbooth Wynd 9 Mimi s Bakehouse Fourth

Scrumptious award winning cakes, cupcakes, tray bakes and

10 Cranachan & Crowdie Purveyors of the finest quality

11 Pancho Villas Zingy margaritas and sizzling Mexican

21 Edinburgh Castle A FEW LOCAL FAVOURITES Grassmarket Cowgate Victoria Street 1 2 George IV Bridge 3 Market Street The Mound Waverley Bridge Waverley Station Princes Street 1 Walker Slater Scottish tweed, knitwear and tailoring for the modern clothing connoisseur. 2 I. J. Mellis Cheesemonger An enticing array of artisan cheeses from home and abroad. 3 Angels with Bagpipes Heavenly food in an atmospheric dining room. 4 City Art Centre Six floors of galleries featuring a varied programme of exhibitions. 4 5 South Bridge Blackfriars Street The Royal Mile 6 North Bridge 5 Fruitmarket Gallery World class contemporary art in the heart of the city. 6 The Scotsman Spa Revive, refresh and rejuvenate at this state of the art gym and spa. 7 Ingleby Gallery Britain s largest contemporary gallery outside of London featuring both established and emerging artists. 8 Pinnies Artisan Shortbread Shop Delicious homemade shortbread...mmm. St Mary s Street New Street Holyrood Road Old Tolbooth Wynd 9 Mimi s Bakehouse Fourth generation family bakers. Scrumptious award winning cakes, cupcakes, tray bakes and scones! 10 Cranachan & Crowdie Purveyors of the finest quality Scottish food and drink. 11 Pancho Villas Zingy margaritas and sizzling Mexican food using the finest ingredients. 12 The Canons Gait Traditional Scottish ales in a pub steeped in history The Fudge House Mouthwatering fudge and tablet made by hand on the Royal Mile. 14 Sugarhouse Sandwiches Homemade soup and brilliant sandwiches. 15 Clarinda s Tea Room Superb home baking in a traditional tea room. 16 Café at the Palace No need to wait for an invite to the garden party to sample some Royal delights. Palace of Holyroodhouse

22 A BREATH OF FRESH AIR When you need a change of pace, acres of green open space await within a few minutes walk. Take the winding steps up Jacobs Ladder to Calton Hill for sensational city views, head east to Holyrood Park to admire the wildlife or west to Princes Street Gardens to chill on the grass

innovative development. The New Waverley development will balance ambitious and flexible commercial priorities with a genuine understanding of the area s community and civic context.

23 THE DEVELOPER ARTISAN artisanrei.com We now have the opportunity to create, in the very heart of Edinburgh, one of Europe s most exciting and vibrant mixed-use communities, which will set an international benchmark for sensitive and innovative development. The New Waverley development will balance ambitious and flexible commercial priorities with a genuine understanding of the area s community and civic context. This is a long overdue opportunity to revitalise a strategic city centre location between Waverley Station and the Scottish Parliament - whilst being part of the very fabric of the historic heart of the city. GOLDEN OPPORTUNITIES New Waverley provides a tempting range of opportunities: State of the art office accommodation New build retail space for restaurant/ bar/café operators and brands Arches for artisan products, art galleries and specialty retailers Stylish, contemporary apartments and townhouses For further details please contact the appropriate agents: Office Retail Edinburgh s Old Town finally has the exciting new destination that it deserves. Residential Lukas Nakos, Managing Director, Artisan REAL ESTATE INVESTORS Entrance to the Queen s Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse Design: Benjamin Tindall Architects Sculpture: Jill Watson 44 45

24 Edinburgh Castle National War Museum Scotch Whisky Experience The Hub National Library of Scotland High Kirk of St Giles Tron Kirk Museum of Childhood Museum of Edinburgh Scottish Poetry Library Royal Mile Castlehill Lawnmarket High Street Canongate Camera Obscura Gladstone s Land The Writers Museum City Chambers Scottish Storytelling Centre & John Knox House The People s Story Canongate Kirk FACTFILE New Waverley New Waverley lies at the tail of an extinct volcano that runs from Edinburgh Castle to the Palace of Holyroodhouse Edinburgh s Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to New Waverley For those seeking office accommodation, New Waverley delivers a wide range of cutting edge, Grade A options to suit the most discerning of occupiers For leisure operators seeking business premises, New Waverley offers a mesmerising range of bar, restaurant, café and specialty food options For those wishing to stay, 3 brand new hotels at New Waverley deliver 400 bedrooms - Premier Inn, Hub by Premier Inn and the Adagio Aparthotel Arches play a vital role at New Waverley - 25 in total with 22 being converted to new retail units for artisans, art galleries and niche retailers For those wishing to set up home stunning apartments and townhouses await Nearby Waverley Station is the UK s second largest station in terms of area, behind London s Waterloo Station Waverley Station attracts over 20 million passengers annually The station is currently undergoing a 130 million upgrade The strategic importance of New Waverley is supported by the presence of the City of Edinburgh Council Headquarters located across New Street Edinburgh Scotland s Capital Edinburgh population 482,640 Edinburgh city region population 1.6 million One of the UK s most successful and prosperous cities Edinburgh was recently voted the second best place to live in the UK according to the Quality of Life Index Edinburgh is known as The Athens of the North due to Education / Workforce Edinburgh is home to 4 universities, four colleges of further education and over 100,000 students The city has, at 47.4%, the highest proportion of residents with higher-level qualifications after Oxford and Cambridge Nearly 50% of Edinburgh s workforce is employed in high value knowledge jobs Edinburgh residents have the second highest gross disposable incomes in the UK outside London Tourism Edinburgh is the UK s second largest tourist destination outside London The city is host to Europe s biggest New Year celebration Edinburgh attracts over 3.5 million visitors annually The city s hotel occupancy is the second highest in Europe Trip Advisor named Edinburgh one of the top 10 best destinations in the UK and one of the top 10 food and wine cities in Europe Festivals The world s festival capital is home to an unparalleled calendar of events - here s a selection: Edinburgh International Festival Edinburgh Festival Fringe Edinburgh Comedy Festival Edinburgh International Film Festival Edinburgh International Book festival Edinburgh International Science Festival Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival Edinburgh Art Festival The Festival of Politics Edinburgh Mela Edinburgh International Television Festival Edinburgh Interactive Festival Edinburgh Military Tattoo Scottish International Storytelling Festival Imaginate Festival Scottish Tattoo Convention Learn our Language Work Live Relax Shop the preponderance of Greek inspired architecture Scottish Parliament The Queen s Gallery Seat of the Scottish Government and Scottish legal system Edinburgh s residents are the happiest of the largest ten cities in the UK At the time of writing Edinburgh has 5 Michelin star restaurants Useful Websites Business Transport Royal Mile Palace of Holyroodhouse and more restaurants per head than any other city in Britain Edinburgh has the lowest level of air pollution of the ten largest UK cities over the last 2 years The city is home to 36 international consulates Finance / Business Scottish Parliament scottish.parliament.uk Edinburgh City Council edinburgh.gov.uk Scottish Executive scotland.gov.uk lothianbuses.com firstgroup.com edinburghtrams.com nationalrail.co.uk edinburghairport.com enriching life The Royal Mile takes in more historic attractions and key sites than anywhere else in Scotland The Royal Mile is a thoroughfare comprising 4 streets, Castlehill, Lawnmarket, High Street and Canongate, topped and tailed by Edinburgh Castle to the west and the Palace of Holyroodhouse to the east The Royal Mile is actually more than a mile in length - it is an Old Scottish Mile (no longer in use) that measures approximately 1.12 miles Footfall statistics record over 4 million people on the Royal Mile annually The Royal Mile is Edinburgh s second busiest tourist street behind Princes Street Edinburgh boasts more FTSE 100 companies than any other UK city outside London Edinburgh City Region is the UK s second largest financial centre after London Edinburgh is the world s 11th largest hedge fund management centre Edinburgh is the UK s most favoured city after London to hold an international conference Levels of e-connectivity in Edinburgh are amongst the highest in the UK Edinburgh International Conference Centre eicc.co.uk Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce edinburghchamber.co.uk Scottish Enterprise scottish-enterprise.com Tourism All CGI s by Allan Murray Architects 2014 Page 14 CGI s by Allan Murray Architects 2014 and Arches 1-19 elevational treatment by Zone Architects 2013 edinburgh.org edinburghpass.com edinburgh-festivals.com cityofliterature.com edinburgh-inspiringcapital.com MISREPRESENTATION ACT These particulars do not form any part of a contract. Neither the developer, the joint agents nor any of their partners, directors or employees are authorised to give or make any warranty or representation on behalf of any party. Whilst the information on these particulars are given in good faith, intending purchasers or tenants must satisfy themselves independently as to the accuracy of all matters on which they intend to rely. All negotiations are subject to contract. May

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