Size Estimator
4 Small Suitcases
Imagine filling a red phone box
Locker
A full family car load
Imagine filling a walk in cupboard
25ft2 / 2.32m2
A van load (transit)
Imagine filling a garden shed
50ft2 / 4.64m2
A luton van load
Imagine filling a parking space
75ft2 / 6.96m2
2x full transit vans
Imagine filling a large garage
100ft2 / 9.29m2
A large removal truck
Imagine filling two parking spaces
150ft2 / 13.93m2
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!
Is your spare room suffering from an identity crisis? Guest bedroom. Dumping ground. Airing cupboard. Man Cave. Chill-out room. Time to give it a break and finally convert that spare room into an office! The pandemic hangover remains one reason why more of us are working from home. Pre-pandemic (2019), only about 5% of […]
Bikes. Golf Clubs. Rowing machines. Treadmills. Camping stuff. Kayaks. Fishing gear. All reminders of your best intentions and what you perhaps should be doing but aren’t or can’t now? Do you prefer the gym, swimming or walking? Or has the person who used to work up a sweat moved out? Is your sports equipment seasonal […]
Whether it’s novelty thimbles or Grandfather clocks, collecting usually starts small but can soon snowball. A smattering of vintage records, rare books, or model cars tucked away in a cupboard can quickly become a serious hobby, and if it’s collectable, then it likely boasts a financial value as well. And while you might find your […]
You want potential buyers to step into your home and feel like they’ve come home. They’ll know in the first few seconds if that’s the case, and as a seller, there are steps that you can take to help make this more likely. It’s all about putting yourself in their shoes and trying to see […]
From Haddington to Livingston, Edinburgh and Lothian are desirable places to live. That’s why it’s usually such a hotbed of activity, the residential property market, and Quarter 1 of 2026 doesn’t disappoint. Compare this with our previous Quarterly Property Review. Edinburgh is one of the most housing supply-choked areas outside London. In recent years, a […]
Home improvements. We all get the bug from time to time, but the thought of living in chaos is often too much to bear, and so we make do with that salmon pink bedroom and hairline cracks in the plaster you can only really see when the sun’s in a certain spot. We’ll cut to […]
We all need fresh air in our lives, and there’s no greater than the wind of change that propels you abroad for a new life. About as far from a timid decision as you could get, and strategy must be wedded to this boldness, particularly when it comes to what you’re going to do with […]
You need Edinburgh Self Storage if you’re a craft business and you can’t remember a time when your home wasn’t a pile of fabric, wax, yarn, timber, buttons, bows, packaging, glitter and tape. It started as a hobby, now it’s a side hustle. Or are you well beyond that stage, with a wee cottage industry […]
Maximalist and minimalist. Somewhere in between is where the pendulum lands for most of us. But it does feel like minimalism just got a glow-up lately. With documentaries, books, and a social media movement of people evangelising on how paring down enriched their lives, it’s set to shine on. But is this just another trend […]
Welcome to your final Edinburgh Self Storage property review of 2025. If you’re just about to move, yes, many people do at this time of year, then you’ve got a friend in us. We’re at Jenners Depository and Bonnington Road Lane, near Canonmills. ‘Tis the season to wheel your trolley into a brand new storage […]
Online second-hand clothing marketplace Vinted is addictive. Those sold notifications ding-dong like music to your ears, and that’s often when you get to the stage where you turn around and your lounge, bedroom, or spare room looks more like a stockroom than your sanctuary. That’s when you know you’ve reached the next level at this […]
They say a day’s a long time in politics, and, well, a quarter is a long time in property. Welcome to your Edinburgh Self Storage Property Review for autumn 2025. It’s perhaps more proceed with caution, based on figures from July to September 2025, rather than fireworks, but sellers are still finding buyers, and while […]
No tools are stored in this van overnight. We’ve all seen signs like this plastered on the side of vans, but would it send a would-be tool thief packing? Perhaps they might have a go regardless. Police data for England in 2024 says 8,600 tools were stolen from vehicles, while Direct Line says that in […]
Stack heavier boxes at the bottom and keep what you need near the door. The end. Well, it’s a bit more complex than that, how to organise your storage unit. And we’re here today with our handy guide to keep you right. Did you know that our Box Shop takes care of all your packing […]
Your SME needs business storage solutions but you might not know it. That’s because we understand your needs now, and how the future’s likely to shape them. We know what it’s like to juggle all the responsibilities that come with being an entrepreneur and to look at your to-do list only to find it’s grown […]
Now, where did I pack that kettle? Putting it on at times of stress is what we do, like when moving home. Using Edinburgh Self Storage is far and away the best way not to misplace the kettle or anything else for that matter because you’ll be organised and streamlined. Armoured against all the hold-ups […]
Edinburgh Self Storage has the best student storage for summer. Why? Because we know our onions: students require a special kind of storage. We also know that lumbering mum and dad, friends, or lobbing all your stuff in some dark, dingy garage and hoping for the best is the worst thing you could do. Each […]
Greener than Kermit after a kale and spinach smoothie. That’s what storing with Edinburgh Self Storage can mean for your home. It’s by choosing an eco-friendly storage solution like ours that you’ll help reduce that carbon footprint to a paw print. Is self storage sustainable? Yes. Reducing waste and supporting mindful consumption is how it’s […]
If you are looking for a new work opportunity within a growing company, we may just be the place you are looking for. We are currently looking to fill the following positions: part time positions up to 20hrs a week, central Edinburgh locations, small friendly team, sales experience an advantage but full training will […]
It’s your first Edinburgh Self Storage Scottish property review of 2025 and let’s start with the latest Rettie research that predicts house prices in Scotland are set to grow by 3% on average this year. While this falls below the long-term trend of 4%, the report paints a picture of a stable situation overall, with […]
Edinburgh Self Storage is a game-changer for building your business. From startups to burgeoning e-commerce brands, or a service-based operation, with us, you get a flexible and cost-effective business storage solution to help you scale. Entrepreneurs, online sellers, startups, and tradespeople trust us to provide them with the right self-storage solutions for their businesses. Business […]
Hello and welcome to your first quarterly property review of the year from your friends at Edinburgh Self Storage. If you’re reading this because you are or you’re about to be on the move, we can help take some of the stress out of it with our personal storage deals. And so to business and […]
Winter isn’t a time for marketing to slumber like a big brown bear. It brings unique opportunities for UK businesses. In this, your final blog of the year from Edinburgh Self Storage, we offer hope for new business owners trying to get things off the ground and the more seasoned who’ve hit a brick wall. […]
Knock knock. Who’s there? It’s your old friend, Edinburgh Self Storage Quarterly Property Review. It’s the last one of the year and what a year it’s been – just take a look at our previous blogs. If you’re thinking of buying or selling, or you simply have an interest in what’s popping and what’s receding, […]
Well-being conjures up a spa day, pampering, or a digital or dieting detox. Self-storage and well-being don’t usually roll off the tongue in the same sentence. But self-storage can boost your life, by bringing happy order to chaos and swatting that inner clutter bug. The clutter conundrum Studies show cluttered spaces can make us anxious, […]
Edinburgh in any season is beautiful, but particularly so in autumn. Let’s look at some autumn activities in Edinburgh for all the family in the city that Edinburgh Self Storage is proud to call home. And did you know that we’re now in two locations – Jenners Depository and Bonnington Road! Holyrood Park and Arthur’s […]
No, you’re not seeing double. Edinburgh Self Storage is now in two locations: Jenners Depository and Bonnington Road. You’ll find our latest branch, Edinburgh Storage Bonnington Road, to the north-east of Edinburgh city centre between Cannonmills and Leith, and it’s in response to growing customer demand for our excellent, secure, and competitively-priced storage facilities. Why […]
Welcome to your quarterly property review: Scotland from Edinburgh Self Storage. The only storage solution when you’re property hopping and need a secure storage solution. Perhaps the most interesting development this quarter was in June and the release of The Registers of Scotland 20-year review of the Scottish property market. Review of Scottish property market […]
As another university/college year winds up, the dreaded ‘where on earth is all stuff supposed to go? question looms large. Or is it that your student accommodation is just far too wee in general and you need to declutter? Edinburgh Self Storage has the best summer storage. Our Student Storage deals take care of everthing – […]
In a word, yes, and with lots of us living in rented accommodation and being on the move and between properties, plus dwindling levels of storage space in new homes, self storage offers the ideal storage solution. Self storage is likewise great for storing stock if you’re selling online. But the question of safety requires […]
Hello and welcome to your Quarterly Property Review 2024: Scotland from Edinburgh Self Storage. We’re the best self storage facility in Edinburgh and The Lothians, should you be reading this blog because you’re between properties and you’re running out of favours from friends and family and they need their spare rooms back. Or you’re about […]
It’s spring – time to discover 10 things to do in Edinburgh. At Edinburgh Self Storage, the perfect personal storage solution awaits should you be in that ‘new broom sweeps clean’ mood and looking to make some wider-reaching changes to your life this spring. Daylight can hang around until about 8:30 pm come April, and […]
Use Edinburgh Self Storage in retirement and free yourself up for fun. It also brings you freedom from possessions that you perhaps felt duty bound to hold onto just in case, or stuff belonging to your kids. Neither must you part with stuff that holds precious memories and sentimental value if you come to downsize […]
UK extreme weather events are threatening to become as much a part of life as fish and chips. Named storm after storm crashing onto our shores can potentially wreak havoc on homes and businesses. That’s why we wanted you to know that Edinburgh Self Storage can help if you have the stressful misfortune of experiencing […]
There are 12 days of Christmas and 12 reasons to use Edinburgh Self Storage this yuletide. Before we begin, a huge thank you for choosing us in 2023, and if you’ve any questions about our central Edinburgh storage facility, please consult our FAQs, or give us a call: 0131 337 7277. Here’s why lots more of […]
With the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors reporting that Scottish construction market activity has fallen for the fourth consecutive quarter, the divisive short-term lets scheme, and Edinburgh councillors set to declare a housing emergency (Argyll and Bute Council declared a housing emergency in June), it’s high time for another Scottish property review from Edinburgh Self […]
Garden furniture storage and BBQ storage – another string to the Edinburgh Self Storage bow. Perhaps you’re new to this self storage lark? Maybe you just got a garden? Or perhaps you’ve used other self storage facilities in the past that weren’t much cop? Time to try Edinburgh Self Storage. The unseasonably warm weather may […]
Most businesses still need to retain hard copies of certain documents in our digital age, and for various reasons – legal or practical. Not everybody can read from a screen, plus it’s a lot easier to spot any typos or mistakes when reading from a physical copy. Here are some tips for storing your office […]
It’s that time again folks. Your quarterly property update from Edinburgh Self Storage – the capital’s best storage facility, particularly if you need safe, affordable personal storage during a house move to alleviate the stress of it all. Let’s start with some good news. Scottish cities are the best place in the UK to save for a deposit […]
Working from home isn’t suited to everybody, but for those that can still do it post-pandemic, it can help strike a healthier work-life balance, boost productivity, and keep you firmly on the outskirts of messy workplace politics. And our Business Storage can help when it comes to you organising your home office so that you […]
Selling online doesn’t have to go to the pile marked unfulfilled dreams. It can be a full-time occupation or side hustle if you get the right framework in place, including Edinburgh Self Storage business storage. When you’re running a business from home, hanging around to accept a delivery that if you miss is sent back […]
How to make your summer holiday more sustainable? Are there simple steps to making your annual jolly greener? You bet. Reducing your carbon footprint starts with baby steps that will mean giant leaps for the planet if we all join in. Stay closer to home You might wish to go away closer and for longer, […]
Time for your quarterly property update from Edinburgh Self Storage – the best self-storage facility in Edinburgh and the Lothians if you’re selling and buying or you’re getting your home ready for the property market and wish to remove your valuables! Properties for sale in Scotland Let’s begin with news hot off the press […]
Moving home can stress you out of your box. All the more reason to use Edinburgh Self Storage to lighten your load. Here’s your essential moving home checklist so that you can look forward to the day you move and not wish to scurry off and hide under the stairs or in the en suite. […]
Time for another Scottish and wider UK property market outlook from Edinburgh Self Storage – this time for 2023. Remember, we’re the best storage facility in town if you’re about to move home or you’re between homes and need to store furniture or other items for an interim fix, or for a longer-term safe, quality solution! Scottish […]
How do you box clever by packing your self-storage unit the smart way? Choosing Edinburgh Self Storage was your first smart move, and we know a thing or two about packing your unit, so please allow us to point you in the right direction via this blog! Inventory Making a list of everything you’re storing inside […]
Ten self storage tips for winter from Edinburgh Self Storage is our Christmas gift to you, plus we’d like to say a huge thank you for choosing our self-storage facility in the heart of Edinburgh in 2022! Accessibility – that’s the beauty of Edinburgh Self Storage For a kick-off, and whatever the season, you need […]
Edinburgh Self Storage is immensely proud to be a friend of Maggie’s Centre, Edinburgh, through its association with CrimboTrees and so we wanted to tell you about Cancer Support Scotland Day on November 29th. It asks that you wear a touch of tartan to remember people affected by cancer, and to carry out one small act […]
Scottish house prices rose in September 2022 despite the now former UK Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng’s recent mini-budget and the biggest tax cuts for 50 years. Let’s delve a little deeper in your Scottish autumn property update from Edinburgh Self Storage – the best storage solution if you’re moving house! Storage facilities: The housing market in Scotland […]
We’re all being hit with energy prices hikes, money not stretching as far as it once did, and inflation at its highest for generations in this cost of living crisis. Edinburgh Self Storage can help you keep the wolf from the door, because believe it or not, there are some steps you can take to […]
