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UK: Budget-luxe motel and diner brand Mollie’s has signed an agreement with developer Parabola for its fourth site in the UK, located at Edinburgh Park.
The proposed hotel and diner will be located close to Edinburgh Park Station and is scheduled to open in 2028, subject to planning permission and licensing.
Edinburgh Park is an emerging urban quarter spanning approximately 73,000 square feet. It is set to feature around 200 rooms, a diner with an outdoor terrace, meeting and event spaces, and cycle and car parking with electric vehicle charging stations.
The development aligns with Edinburgh’s City Plan 2030, which will see the transformation of the Edinburgh Park/South Gyle area from a business-centric zone into a mixed-use district.
Tony Hordon, managing director of Parabola, said: “Having experienced Mollie’s in Bristol, we knew it was the perfect fit in terms of brand, quality, and ethos. Their customer-focused hospitality and vibrant food and beverage offering will be a fantastic addition to Edinburgh’s hotel scene. We’re delighted to welcome them into our masterplan, especially alongside the soon-to-begin AEG Arena.”
Matt Bell, managing director of Mollie’s, added: “We’re excited to announce our first Mollie’s location in Scotland – bringing our category-defining diner and hotel concept to this amazing city. Mollie’s are positively different by design: bold yet modest, stylish yet relaxed, always warm, always fun; committed to delivering an outstanding value, carefully curated and effortlessly relevant guest experience.
“As a new urban quarter that will not only become an exciting place to live and work but also a cultural destination and creative campus for Edinburgh, serviced by exceptional transport links, Edinburgh Park is the perfect location for Mollie’s fourth site and we’re truly delighted to work with Parabola to achieve this,” Bell said.
Mollie’s currently operates motels in Bristol and Oxfordshire, with a Manchester city centre location set to open later this year.
Highlights:
• Mollie’s will open its first Scottish location at Edinburgh Park in 2028, subject to planning permission.
• Edinburgh Park is a new urban quarter developed by Parabola, set to feature 200 rooms, a diner with a terrace, meeting spaces, and EV charging.
•Mollie’s expansion follows existing locations in Bristol, Oxfordshire, and soon Manchester.
