CCLA Investment Management Launches Refurbished Sustainable Offices at Edinburgh Park
3 Lochside Avenue reception
CCLA Investment Management has introduced its newly refurbished Grade A office space at 3 Lochside Avenue, Edinburgh Park, through an exclusive preview for the agent market. The redevelopment emphasises sustainability and employee wellbeing, addressing the acute shortage of premium office space in Edinburgh.
The building offers up to 82,272 sq ft of redesigned accommodation, featuring a café lounge, collaborative event spaces, a roof terrace with views over Loch Ross, and flexible floorplates tailored to diverse occupier needs. This all-electric facility holds an EPC A rating and incorporates environmentally friendly elements such as photovoltaic roof panels, energy-efficient heat pumps, LED lighting with PIR and daylight controls, electric vehicle charging points, and extensive cycle storage.
Edinburgh’s office market continues to experience supply constraints, with Grade A availability at just 5.5% in Q1. The scarcity is particularly pronounced for occupiers requiring spaces of 30,000 sq ft or more. CCLA’s investment aims to meet this demand by providing a future-focused workplace that combines sustainability with high-quality amenities.
To mark the launch, CCLA and CBRE, the appointed letting agent, hosted a preview event for Scottish office agents. The event included a coffee tasting experience by Scottish roaster Matthew Algie, highlighting the growing importance of hospitality and wellbeing in modern office environments.
Matthew Meaden, Deputy Head of Property at CCLA Investment Management, stated: “Sustainability and occupier wellbeing have been central to our vision for 3 Lochside Avenue. We wanted to create a workspace that performs strongly from an environmental perspective while also delivering an exceptional experience for the people working there every day.
“The building combines high-quality, flexible office accommodation with the amenities and sense of community that modern occupiers increasingly expect. Edinburgh Park offers a unique environment where businesses can benefit from excellent connectivity alongside a thriving amenity and wellbeing offering on the doorstep.
“The significant investment into 3 Lochside Avenue reflects our confidence in the continued demand for best-in-class sustainable workspace in Edinburgh.”
Angela Lowe, Senior Director and Head of Edinburgh at CBRE, commented: “3 Lochside Avenue represents exactly the type of workspace occupiers are actively seeking – highly sustainable, amenity-rich and designed to support modern patterns of work. There is a clear shortage of best-in-class Grade A space across Edinburgh, particularly buildings with strong ESG performance already embedded, and we expect the scheme to generate significant occupier interest.
“The investment made by CCLA has completely repositioned the asset, creating a workplace environment that responds directly to current market demand.”
Occupiers at 3 Lochside Avenue also benefit from Edinburgh Park’s extensive amenities, which include independent café and bakery Patina, padel courts, fitness and wellbeing facilities, landscaped outdoor areas, and extensive walking and cycling routes. The campus offers excellent connectivity via tram, rail, and road, reinforcing its status as one of Scotland’s premier business destinations.
As demand grows for high-quality, low-carbon office environments, 3 Lochside Avenue is set to strengthen Edinburgh Park’s position in the market further.
