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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…

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…

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…

“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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

  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…

Following the Westminster General Election results what now for the Edinburgh and Scottish property market?

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…

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?

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.

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.

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.

In these shaky economic times small businesses are swimming against the tide to make profits and prevent them from going under.

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.

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.