Haymarket Edinburgh – Grade A Office & Mixed-Use Development

Project – Haymarket Edinburgh – Buildings 1, 4 & 5
Client – FES
Main Contractor – Sir Robert McAlpine

The Haymarket development marks one of Edinburgh’s most significant mixed-use regeneration schemes, transforming a prominent four-acre site beside Haymarket railway station. The project includes three Grade A office buildings along with two major hotels, providing a combined 380,000 sq. ft. of office space, 365 hotel bedrooms, and 40,000 sq. ft. of retail and leisure accommodation.

With an estimated gross development value of £80m per office block, the scheme is expected to accommodate around 4,500 workers, helping meet the city’s growing demand for high-quality commercial space.

Led by Qmile Group, M&G Real Estate, Foster & Partners and Sir Robert McAlpine, the development builds on the team’s successful collaboration on Edinburgh’s £750m Quartermile Scheme. Haymarket continues this legacy, creating a modern, high-performing destination in the west end of the city.

Key Components

Western Insulation delivered the full thermal insulation package across Buildings 1, 4 and 5, covering both internal and external systems. Our scope included:

  • Thermal insulation to all supply and extract ductwork throughout the buildings
  • Full insulation to heating and domestic pipework, both internally and externally
  • Complete insulation and protection to plantroom installations
  • Trace heating applied to all external pipework for freeze protection
  • High-quality finishes ensuring durability, performance and energy efficiency
  • Close coordination with M&E teams to ensure timely progression and quality control
Our Contribution
  • Improved system performance
  • Long-term energy efficiency
  • A reliable, compliant and high-quality installation across all buildings
  • Timely delivery to meet the project’s phased programme
Our Say

“Western Insulation was delighted to be awarded the insulation packages across multiple buildings within the Haymarket Scheme, working under Sir Robert McAlpine and FES. Our team delivered full thermal insulation works to all ductwork systems, heating and domestic pipework, plantrooms and external services—supported by trace heating to safeguard exposed pipework. Through skill, coordination and dedication, we completed the works on time and to the highest standards of safety, quality and performance.”