Land Development Project
Development of an Innovation Park and Commercial Zone on land around the University
We have exciting plans for use of the land around the campus, focusing on an Innovation Park and Commercial Zone. We are doing this because creation of such facilities will enable us to drive economic development to benefit the local Musselburgh community, and those in East Edinburgh, Lothian and Border regions. The development will also add to the vibrancy of the local area as it will include attractive spaces on land adjacent to the University facilities for local residents and the University community.
Our proposal for an innovation park is the major project included within the Edinburgh City Region Deal to benefit East Lothian, and is a once in a lifetime opportunity to create significant employment and a vibrant and sustainable community that will serve generations to come.
On this site, you will find details of the three elements of the land development project: the Innovation Park, the Innovation Hub within the Innovation Park, and the separate Commercial Zone.
The design, build and operation of the Innovation Park, including the Hub, will be managed by a joint venture between QMU and East Lothian Council. The project is supported by the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal. For more information on the ESES City Deal, visit their website.
Wholly owned by QMU, the Commercial Zone will provide small retail and leisure facilities.
The Edinburgh Innovation Hub has its own website.
Three main elements of the land development project
The planned development encompasses three elements: the Innovation Park, an Innovation Hub within the Innovation Park; and a separate Commercial Zone.
More information on the three elements of the project
Press releases and newsletters (with the most recent last in the list)
Plans Unveiled for £80m Innovation Hub Supporting 13,000 jobs at Queen Margaret University
QMU to Consult on Proposal for New Innovation Park
University Says Completed A1 Junction is Essential to Boost East Lothian Economy
City Region Deal signals major investment in East Lothian
City Deal agreement signals green light for Edinburgh Innovation Park
Statement from Queen Margaret University on adoption of East Lothian LDP
City Deal agreement signals green light for Edinburgh Innovation Park
£40m City Region Deal funding unlocked for Edinburgh Innovation Park
Food & drink innovation hubs plans progressing
Progress for innovation hub as design team appointed
Planning application submitted for Edinburgh Innovation Hub
New A1 junction at QMU is officially opened
Full planning permission granted for the Edinburgh Innovation Hub
Construction contractor appointed for the Edinburgh Innovation Hub
Work starts on the Edinburgh Innovation Hub
Dame Prue Leith visits Edinburgh Innovation Hub
'Topping out' ceremony takes place at Edinburgh Innovation Hub
If you have any questions, you can email us at marketing@qmu.ac.uk
Planning Exhibition 2023
Edinburgh Innovation Park - Planning Exhibition (from Spring 2023)
What happens next?
Construction of the Edinburgh Innovation Hub is due to start in early 2024, and is due to be complete in 2025. Development of the wider Innovation Park will come later.
FAQs for QMU staff can be found on the University intranet.
The Edinburgh Innovation Park project is supported by the Edinburgh & South East Scotland City Region Deal.
