Steven says: This is a Leith Landmark, a beautiful imposing building brought back to life by a well-regarded trust.  It has an excellent community feel to it its ideal for creative /non-profits next to the bars and restaurants of Leith Shore. The Shore area is very trendy area with excellent transport links via the bus and tram network. Occupiers benefit from bookable events space, an onsite artisan coffee shop, Williams & Johnson, often touted as the best Coffee in Leith.

Custom House is an imposing Georgian building at the heart of The Shore area of Leith. Completed in 1812, the building retained its original use until 1980 when it became a museum store. When it was to be sold for redevelopment in 2015, The City of Edinburgh Council stepped in to acquire Custom House and appointed SHBT to lead its regeneration and restoration. After almost 35 years with no public access, the building is now being brought back to life as a thriving hub for the creative industries whilst the capital project to restore it is developed.

There are a number of rooms available for event hire as well as a variety of flexible office / studio spaces available to let. All proceeds from the letting and hire of the building go towards its ongoing upkeep and future restoration. For members of the public who are particularly interested in the building, SHBT operates a series of open days throughout the year.

The rooms at Custom House provide tenants with a quiet work atmosphere and the chance to be part of a creative community. The building is accessible 24/7 and there is a simple, all-inclusive monthly fee. Tenants benefit from convenient access to the Custom House events space for regular events or exhibitions. Access to the private car park and mail forwarding services are also both available by separate negotiation for a separate fee.

If you are looking to establish your business from a prestigious address or are working from home and wanting to keep business and private addresses separate, Custom House can provide a mail box service which allows businesses to use the building as their registered address.