We are currently delivering improvements to the public realm around Drylaw shopping centre on Ferry Road and Easter Drylaw Place. The improvements will make the area safer and more accessible for pedestrians. Designs have been prepared by which include
- widening pavements to create more pedestrian space
- creating informal crossings for pedestrians to use
- improving parking arrangements
- replacement of the steps onto Ferry Road
- adding new green space.
The improvements are to the public realm only. They do not involve the shopping centre itself, which is not owned or maintained by the Council.
On 13 May 2025, the . The prepared by AtkinsRéalis were . A stage 2 has been prepared by AtkinsRéalis.
In March 2026, we appointed to carry out the works. Works began on Tuesday 5 May 2026 and are scheduled to complete on Friday 26 June 2026 (the completion date may require to change). The first phase of works began on Tuesday 5 May 2026 and completed on Wednesday 3 June 2026. The second phase is now underway and the main entrance to the shopping centre on Ferry Road is now once again open to vehicles.
To allow the works to be carried out safely, it will be necessary to .
During the
- second phase (indicatively, Wednesday 3 June 2026 to Monday 22 June 2026), parking in the western area of the space to the north of the shopping centre will be restricted
- third and final phase (indicatively, Monday 22 June 2026 to Friday 26 June 2026), parking in the bays to the southeast of the shopping centre, on Easter Drylaw Place, will be restricted.
Pedestrian access to the shops is not obstructed. Signs are in place to let people know that the shopping centre is open as usual. Deliveries to the rear of the shopping centre are not affected.
For any questions regarding the improvement works, please contact invest@edinburgh.gov.uk.