News & Views From Edinburgh Self Storage
News, views and all things self storage related. Here you will find Edinburgh Self Storage’s news, helpful hints and tips for moving and storing, as well as keeping you up to date with all of the exciting things in and around Edinburgh. Grab a cuppa and enjoy our updates!
The Circular Economy – Designing out Waste
Katy Coltart - 27th March 2020
We need to embrace the circular economy. It’s about reducing waste by rethinking how we design, produce, use and dispose of manufactured goods, and keeping resources in use for as long as possible. The circular economy is the alternative to our traditional linear economy – where we make, use and dispose of household goods and…
Coronavirus and Self-Storage
Katy Coltart - 18th March 2020
At time of writing – 17th March 2020 – the UK is in the ‘delay’ phase of the coronavirus management programme. it’s business as usual here at Edinburgh Self Storage, but with a caveat: NHS guidance and government advice is changing not just daily but hourly – and we’re keeping a close eye on events…
Scotland’s Property Market after Brexit
Katy Coltart - 28th February 2020
Ask five property experts what’s the best time of year for the property market and you’ll get five different answers. Some say the first two weeks in May, some say April – or June. Some say ‘anytime in spring’. We officially left Europe on 31 January 2020 and we are now in a transition period,…
Six Nations Rugby is Coming
Katy Coltart - 29th January 2020
The famous Guinness Six Nations Rugby Championship is almost here which means that things get even busier than usual in our capital city. National Teams from Six Nations The 2020 Six Nations Championship (known as the Guinness Six Nations for sponsorship reasons) will be the 21st Six Nations Championship, the annual rugby union competition contested by the national teams of England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, and Wales, and the 126th…
Saving Energy in the Home
Katy Coltart - 30th December 2019
Being green is at the forefront of all our minds, and quite rightly so. Not only will you be saving energy and money, you’ll be lowering your carbon footprint, something we all need to be accountable for. Smart Meters. We have the technology. Check with your energy provider to see if smart meters are available…
You’ve Got a Friend in Us
Katy Coltart - 28th November 2019
It’s nice to be nice, and here at Edinburgh Self Storage we don’t just talk the talk; we walk the walk. We’re a friend to some local organisations that are really making a difference to the community. Corporate Social Responsibility – sometimes called CSR – is the fancy name for business self-regulation that aims to…
Back to Basics with Edinburgh Self Storage
Katy Coltart - 1st November 2019
This month at Edinburgh Self Storage, we’re going back to basics with a look at the birth and growth of self storage facilities in the UK. The UK is home to over 1,500 self storage facilities. To put that into context, there are more self storage sites in the UK than there are McDonalds. But…
Get Ready for Winter
Katy Coltart - 1st October 2019
We know it’s not the cheeriest thing to be thinking about in October, but it’s time we started thinking about getting ready for winter and preparing our homes for the inevitable colder months ahead. Research from UK insurance companies found that 70 per cent of us don’t carry out this essential preparation, and can be…
Minimalist or Maximalist?
Katy Coltart - 2nd September 2019
So what’s the difference? One is more or less the opposite of the other. On the surface, you’d think that minimalists might just prefer to keep a zero clutter house – or office – and this applies equally to home offices and shared workspaces. But many of us are now opting for a less consumerist…
Preparing your stuff for storage
Katy Coltart - 31st July 2019
If you’re moving home, in between homes or going on extended holiday you might find self-storage useful, so you can rest in the knowledge that your belongings are safe and secure. Stress-free storage with Edinburgh Self Storage As with most things in life, preparation is key, so we’ve prepared this brief guide to prepare your…
Moving Home with Pets
Katy Coltart - 28th June 2019
Stress-free moves for the whole family They’re as much a part of the family as anybody else, so our pets need to feel safe when there’s a major change underway in the household, like a house move. We get lots of enquiries here at Edinburgh Self Storage about flexible storage spaces to make room while…
Here Comes Summer
Katy Coltart - 31st May 2019
Whatever your travel plans for summer, there will most likely be some packing involved. If it’s a staycation – well, we need to be mindful of the vagaries of the British weather and pack accordingly. We like to think we’re quite good at packing here at Edinburgh Self Storage – it’s kind of our business…
Make The Most Of Student Storage In Edinburgh
Katy Coltart - 29th April 2019
Wow, how the time flies in the academic world. The end of April is almost here and student thoughts turn to what do in the summer break. We all look forward to some much needed rest and recreation but sadly the bank balance doesn’t always allow much in the way of extravagance when you’re a…
Earth Hour 2019: Give Your Home an Energy Makeover
Katy Coltart - 29th March 2019
Life is resilient when you give it a chance to bounce back. That’s the message behind this year’s Earth Hour on Saturday 30th March. At 8.30pm this Saturday millions of people around the world will turn off their lights for one hour to show their support for Earth Hour and protecting nature. Launched by the…
10 Reasons to Choose Edinburgh Self Storage
Katy Coltart - 28th February 2019
There are so many reasons why you should choose Edinburgh Self Storage for your self storage needs – but here are our top ten. Our state of the art, digital security facilities makes Edinburgh Self Storage your first choice for storage in Edinburgh and beyond. We’re open seven days a week and you can access…
Self Storage At The Movies
Katy Coltart - 29th January 2019
The world of self-storage has moved on a lot since its early days, although over the years, Hollywood has done little to dispel the myth that storage units were dark scary places hiding terrifying secrets. You’ll be relieved to know that they’re now bright, modern facilities with state of the art access and technology. That…
BATs Rugby Nurturing Young Talent
Katy Coltart - 21st December 2018
Good human beings with good values – these are qualities that John Evans, Rugby Team Manager believes BATs rugby can instil in young people. A club whose alumni include world-class players like Dave Denton (Worcester Warriors) and Jamie Farndale (Edinburgh Rugby, Scotland 7s), BATs has played an integral part in the support and development of…
A Time for Giving
Katy Coltart - 21st November 2018
It can’t have escaped your notice that Christmas is on its way. Time to get started on the to do list to make sure everything is just right come 25th December. For me, that means reviewing the space in the house to make room for family visits, festive decorations, the Christmas tree, and of course…
Edinburgh’s Spooktacular Halloween.
Katy Coltart - 25th October 2018
With its long and bloody history, Edinburgh’s a spooky place to be at Halloween – although arguably it’s a spooky city all year round with its dungeons, tales of hauntings at the ancient Castle, and a plethora of places scary enough to chill you to the bone. This Halloween, there’s lots to do if you’re…
Hibernating Your Summer Wardrobe
Katy Coltart - 21st September 2018
Summer officially ends on Sunday 23rd September in the northern hemisphere and autumn begins. The turn of the season is always a good time to review your wardrobe so we’ve rounded up some tips for you in this month’s blog post. There are many suggestions on how to organise and optimise your wardrobe – from…
Self Storage and your Side Hustle
Katy Coltart - 30th August 2018
Ever considered a side hustle? In these days of financial uncertainty, it’s increasingly less likely that we’ll have a reliable pension when the time comes. That’s why more and more people are starting a ‘side hustle’ – a part time business that can fulfil many functions. Saving for kids’ university days, retirement, paying off mortgage…
How to Declutter Your Life
Katy Coltart - 30th July 2018
It’s hard to ignore the omnipresent chatter recommending that we declutter, downsize, detox, diet, organise and optimise our lives and our homes. Apparently there are, according to science, some real mental health benefits to decluttering – so maybe there is some truth in the saying that a tidy house leads to a tidy mind. The…
Selling Up or Moving On? We Can Help!
Katy Coltart - 30th June 2018
Updated May 2019 The start of the summer is one of the most popular times of year for people to put their house or flat on the market. Lots of people are on the look-out for their next dream property before the start of the next school or university term. Photos for the viewing schedule…
How To Have A Staycation in Edinburgh
Katy Coltart - 25th June 2018
Summer Holidays How often have you been asked recently where you’re going on your holidays? Us too. It’s got us daydreaming about all the ways to spend our precious time off. Some of us fly off to sunny climes for sun, sea and surf. Others nip off for a city break taking in a weekend…
School’s Out for Summer
Katy Coltart - 20th June 2018
It’s that time of year when kids in school start to get a bit giddy. Thoughts turn to the summer holidays stretching out before them. No homework, no teachers and no school uniform. What could be better? The parents among us might not be quite so giddy at the thought but that’s another story! There’s…
Edinburgh: The Festival City
Katy Coltart - 11th June 2018
Edinburgh Festival As we leave Spring behind, folk in Edinburgh are starting to think about festivals. Not just one festival but a whole load one after the other all through the Summer months. It’s not called The Festival City for nothing. Apparently, all of the festivals combined attract audiences of over 4.5 million people. That…
Edinburgh Accies celebrate the end of their 160th season
Katy Coltart - 4th June 2018
Edinburgh Self Storage is proud to sponsor the Edinburgh Accies One of the things we’re really excited about at Edinburgh Self Storage is our partnership with Edinburgh Academical Football Club, or Edinburgh Accies as they’re more affectionately known. Despite the name, they’re actually the oldest rugby club in Scotland (and the second oldest in the…
Edinburgh On A Bank Holiday Monday
Katy Coltart - 28th May 2018
Revised May 2019 What did you get up to for the late Bank Holiday Monday? What do you think of when you think about Bank Holidays – wet weather, traffic jams, crowded beauty spots? The story goes that bank holidays were introduced by a banker in Victorian times who wanted days off to go and…
Why we love a wedding at Edinburgh Self Storage
Katy Coltart - 22nd May 2018
Why we love a wedding at Edinburgh Self Storage We love a wedding here at Edinburgh Self Storage: the dress, the flowers, the cake, the tears (not to mention the party afterwards). As Most Rev Michael Curry put it at the weekend, “Two young people fell in love, and we all showed up.” Awwww. It’s…
Jenners Department Store Turns 180 Years Old
Katy Coltart - 9th May 2018
One of the many things that makes Edinburgh Self Storage stand out is the iconic building we’re based in. It’s long been a landmark in the west of Edinburgh, from train passengers knowing when to get off at Haymarket station, to rugby supporters heading to Murrayfield. We’re proud of our beautiful listed building and we’ve…
10 Tips for Decluttering This Spring
Katy Coltart - 10th April 2018
Today, we’re bombarded with ‘life-hacks’ and ‘handy tips’ to help us feel, work and live – better. So, if you’re still battling with a cluttered home, you may well be running out of excuses! You don’t have to be a minimalist to benefit from a cleaner and clearer living space and if you’re not quite…
Walking Rugby Comes To Edinburgh
Katy Coltart - 30th March 2018
“Nearly 1 in 2 people over 50 want the opportunity to take part in a team-based activity but often feel that the rules weren’t adapted appropriately to them. We’ve adapted the rules of the game to allow all ages and all abilities to take part.” Matthew Finch Managing Director Warner Leisure Hotels Where did Walking…
Could You Be a Minimalist?
Katy Coltart - 15th February 2018
Ever found yourself yearning for simpler times? Every semester we welcome a bright new intake of tenants to our student storage facilities in Edinburgh, who are doing just that! Maybe you’ve embarked on a new career path, left home or become an undergrad for the first time. With nearly every big step in our lives…
Tips For Decluttering Your Home After Christmas
Katy Coltart - 18th January 2018
We marked mid-January this week with the infamous ‘Blue Monday’. Heralded by many as the most miserable day of the year! But if there’s one easy way to lift your spirits during this dreary month, it’s by decluttering your home after Christmas to help kick start the year ahead. This month, we’re sharing our top…
Store Christmas Presents To Keep Them Secret And Safe
Katy Coltart - 13th December 2017
What makes Christmas such a magical time? Maybe we’d all answer this differently. But one thing we can agree on is that Christmas is so much more than the big day itself. The run-up to Christmas is full of excitement and mystery. But how can you keep your festive surprises safe from curious creatures? In…
7 Nifty Ways to Create Extra Space in Your Home By Christmas
Katy Coltart - 22nd November 2017
Christmas is barely a few weeks away and here in Edinburgh we really know how to get into the festive spirit. The city comes alive with Christmas Markets, ice skating in Princess Street Gardens and of course, the festive season goes out with a bang at our legendary Edinburgh Hogmanay Street Party. But with the…
BATs Rugby in Edinburgh
Katy Coltart - 9th October 2017
A club whose alumni include world-class players like Dave Denton (Worcester Warriors) and Jamie Farndale (Edinburgh Rugby, Scotland 7s), BATs has played an integral part in the support and development of youth rugby in north Edinburgh since 2004. We’re delighted to announce that Edinburgh Self Storage will now be supporting BATs Rugby and the fantastic…
Running an E-commerce Business
Katy Coltart - 25th September 2017
Whether you’re trading exclusively online or taking an existing business onto the world wide web, investing in e-commerce will ensure your business remains competitive. At Edinburgh Self Storage we help online retailers keep their documents safe, their inventories well stocked and their distribution functions running smoothly by providing secure business storage and archive storage in…
The Importance of Storing Business Documents
Katy Coltart - 11th September 2017
From tax records to customer details, it’s in the interest of business owners and their customers that documents are stored securely. We provide our customers with business storage and archive storage in Edinburgh, so you can spend less time worrying about paperwork and more time on what’s important: running your business. Not sure which documents…
Preparing to Move House: The Checklist
Katy Coltart - 16th August 2017
Moving home, despite being one of the most stressful events in life, often coincides with another life-changing event like a new job or a growing family. Having access to a household and personal self storage unit can make preparing to move house much easier for students, couples and families alike. This week, we’re sharing our…
Letting Your Property During the Edinburgh Festival
Katy Coltart - 5th August 2017
Edinburgh is a vibrant hub of arts and culture all year round, but there’s no better time to visit than during the Edinburgh Festival. Every year thousands of international festival goers descend on Scotland’s capital city to be amused, amazed and entertained throughout August. And yes, for us locals this might mean hailing a taxi…
Self Storage & Travelling Abroad
Edinburgh Self Storage - 3rd August 2017
Wanderlust can strike at any time of life. And in a world that’s smaller than ever, international travel has become a lifestyle choice – even a necessity – for many people. But what if you have more than troubles to pack up in your old kit bag? Whether you’re embarking on a gap year…
What Now For Edinburgh’s Property Market
Edinburgh Self Storage - 23rd June 2017
Following the Westminster General Election results what now for the Edinburgh and Scottish property market?
Escaping For Summer But What To Do With Your Stuff?!
Katy Coltart - 30th May 2017
School’s out – and so are you. Whether that’s home for the holidays or off on a summer-long adventure. But what about all that stuff you feel like you just moved into your student halls or university accommodation? If lugging all of your worldly possessions home only to bring them back again in September sounds…
The Post-Brexit Edinburgh Housing Market
Edinburgh Self Storage - 22nd August 2016
With the UK voting to leave the European Union, Edinburgh’s housing market has seen a lull that is set to stay for the immediate future but is it all doom and gloom?
The 2016 Budget: A Summary
Edinburgh Self Storage - 25th April 2016
On 16th March 2016, the Chancellor presented his Budget to Parliament. As a small business, we always pay close attention to the Budget as we must take into account how the changes will affect – and hopefully support – ourselves and our customers.
Beginners Guide To Self Storage
Edinburgh Self Storage - 3rd December 2015
Our explanation of what self storage is, what you can use it for, and what are the features and benefits, as well as points to consider when making the choice to store.
De-Clutter With Self Storage
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Fed up of tripping over the many chair legs and “Objets d′art” that clutter your house? Here are some handy ways to de-clutter.
Self Storage For Small Businesses
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In these shaky economic times small businesses are swimming against the tide to make profits and prevent them from going under.
Scaling Down With Self Storage
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While everyone considers how they can eat less, use less energy and buy less, downsizing a house never usually makes the top of anyone’s list.
Boxes Boxes Boxes
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When it comes down to it, cardboard boxes are still very much in use whether you buy them from the internet, storage centre or gain some free from your local supermarket.