"We aim to deliver Scotland’s best commercial property rental experience in prime locations in the central belt and beyond. Our expert team is ready to guide you through the process of renting one of our high-quality properties. With benefits such as flexible lease terms and professional management, we are here to help you establish or expand your presence in Scotland."
Scotland’s thriving and diverse business districts offer incredible locations for organisations of all sizes to grow.
Most of Scotland’s population is concentrated within the Central Belt – the area between Glasgow in the west and Edinburgh in the east, following the line of the M8 motorway. With 95% of our Scottish commercial properties located in this belt, we can provide businesses of all sizes and industries with ideal rentals. This includes commercial office space for logistics, warehouses for last-mile fulfilment, and more.
Here is an overview of industrial and commercial activity in Scotland:
Area
Cities, Towns, and Districts
Main Industries Include
Population
Employment Rate
City of Edinburgh
Cities, Towns, and Districts:Edinburgh
Main Industries Include:
Human health and social work activities
Financial and insurance activities
Accommodation and food service activities
Population:523,000+
Employment Rate:~82.1%
North Ayrshire
Cities, Towns, and Districts:Irvine
Main Industries Include:
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
Human health and social work activities
Administrative and support service activities
Population:133,000+
Employment Rate:~70.3%
East Ayrshire
Cities, Towns, and Districts:Kilmarnock
Main Industries Include:
Human health and social work activities
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
Accommodation and food service activities
Population:120,000+
Employment Rate:~71.2%
South Ayrshire
Cities, Towns, and Districts:Ayr
Main Industries Include:
Human health and social work activities
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
Manufacturing
Accommodation and food service activities
Population:111,000+
Employment Rate:~65.2%
Stirling
Cities, Towns, and Districts:Stirling
Main Industries Include:
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
Accommodation and food service activities
Education
Human health and social work activities
Population:93,000+
Employment Rate:~79.4%
Aberdeenshire
Cities, Towns, and Districts:Aberdeen
Main Industries Include:
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical activities
Population:264,000+
Employment Rate:~84.1%
Glasgow City
Cities, Towns, and Districts:Glasgow
Main Industries Include:
Human health and social work activities
Administrative and support service activities
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
Population:631,000+
Employment Rate:~71.2%
West Lothian
Cities, Towns, and Districts:Livingston
Main Industries Include:
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
Human health and social work activities
Manufacturing
Population:183,000+
Employment Rate:~74.4%
East Lothian
Cities, Towns, and Districts:Musselburgh
Main Industries Include:
Human health and social work activities
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
Education
Accommodation and food service activities
Population:113,000+
Employment Rate:~78.6%
Adapted from Office of National Statistics & NOMIS.
Warehouses, office space, and other commercial units for rent in Scotland
Scotland is connected via excellent transport links and hubs
Businesses in Scotland want warehouse spaces and industrial units that are well-connected and built around their needs. To support this, our varied portfolio features prime last-mile real estate locations positioned at the edge of key cities across Scotland.
With the M8 connecting the major cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow, businesses with local commercial property in Scotland can enjoy quick access to further transport links. This includes air freight access through the likes of Edinburgh Airport and Glasgow Prestwick Airport, as well as sea freight via options like Port of Leith and Port of Glasgow.
With a wide range of properties, each offering excellent connectivity, Mileway caters to all types of businesses. If you’re looking for a suitable business district in Scotland for your next commercial property, we’re confident we’ll have exactly what you need.
Here is just a small overview of the transport links offered by commercial and industrial units in Scotland:
Accessible Ports:King George V Dock, part of wider Port of Glasgow in the Clydeport network
West Lothian
Cities, Towns, and Districts:Livingston
Major Roads:M8, M9
Accessible Airports:Edinburgh Airport, Glasgow
Accessible Ports:Port of Grangemouth, Port of Leith, Rosyth Dockyard
East Lothian
Cities, Towns, and Districts:Musselburgh
Major Roads:A1, A68
Accessible Airports:Edinburgh Airport, Glasgow
Accessible Ports:NA
Why here, and why Mileway?
With just under seven million square feet of warehouse space stretching across 1,200 units, Scotland is one of Mileway’s biggest UK regions for commercial and industrial property. Serving a population of 5.5 million people and a whole host of sectors, our well-connected properties enable businesses to keep the last mile short. In today’s rapidly growing e-commerce market, facilitating faster delivery times for the modern customer is critical.
At the same time, growing operations can require convenient commercial office space, as well as additional storage. As your business grows, our local specialists can offer bespoke advice to help you find your next rental.
To drive our own Sustainability goals while also supporting your ESG initiatives, we’re constantly expanding our portfolio and refurbishing our industrial properties with best-in-class energy-efficient technology.
Showcase property
Wardpark, Cumbernauld
Located in central Scotland and benefitting from excellent transport links across the UK, Wardpark Industrial Estate is one of Mileway's largest and most innovative properties. Mileway recently invested in a hugely successful refurbishment in Wardpark Place.
The occupier will benefit from two electric roller shutter doors, LED lighting, office space, extensive yard space, and car parking. The property is also just 0.5 miles from the M80 and only 20 miles from Glasgow International Airport.
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