St James Quarter

Explore the largest retail and leisure district Edinburgh has ever seen. Enjoy shopping, dining & interactive events and experiences in the heart of Scotland’s capital.

About St James Quarter

	St James Quarter St James Crescent , Edinburgh New Town EH1 3AD
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St James Quarter is a new retail led, lifestyle district that fully integrates into and enhances Edinburgh’s City Centre providing an inspiring, attractive, and vibrant destination for locals and visitors to live, shop, eat, sleep and play.

St James Quarter will house an enviable line up of restaurants, cafés, bars, shops, public spaces and leisure venues covering 1.7 million square feet.

St James Quarter is set to become a welcoming cultural and lifestyle hub for art, culture and fashion that will complement the city’s world-renowned cultural offering and support its vibrant events calendar.

Phase 1 opened with the new shopping hub on 24th June 2021.

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Upcoming Events at St James Quarter

Music

St James Quarter Sessions

15th August 2025 - 24th August 2025

St James Quarter, Edinburgh New Town

St James Quarter Sessions is back for its third year, between 15th and 24th August, with a packed line up of heavy hitters and up and coming talent taking over the East End of the city!

Music

UpOnARoof 2.0

24th August 2025

St James Quarter, Edinburgh New Town

Don't miss this limited series of alfresco rooftop soirées with iconic views, world class DJs, great food, cocktails, & good vibes! it's family friendly and kids go free.

Shopping Centres

The Arches Edinburgh

NA East Market Street, Edinburgh Old Town EH7 9AB

The Arches on East Market Street are a meticulous conversion of 19 historic stone arches first built in 1825.Truly something different they feature artisan...

Shopping Centres

Ocean Terminal

Ocean Terminal Ocean Drive, Leith EH6 6JJ

Edinburgh's Waterfront Shopping Centre: VUE Cinema, Shops, Restaurants & Cafes. Pure Gym, Spa & The Royal Yacht Britannia at Ocean Terminal Edinburgh.

Shopping Centres