The Paint Shed secures East Lothian site

A trade paint retailer will open its first East Lothian site before the end of the year after securing premises in Musselburgh.

The Paint Shed hopes to open its first East Lothian site before Christmas. Picture: Contributed

Allied Surveyors Scotland has secured a unit at Olive Bank Retail Park on behalf of The Paint Shed.

Representing the retailer’s first venture in the region, the premises will be let on a new ten-year lease from landlord RB & JL Properties, which was represented in the transaction by Eric Young and Co, at a rent of £27,500 a year.

Stirling-headquartered The Paint Shed is currently fitting out the almost 3,000 square foot premises, with the aim of launching the store before Christmas.

The firm has hired Paul Blyth, a manager from Tranent who rejoined the business after working for a paint manufacturer, and two new members of staff.

It currently has 12 other outlets across Scotland’s Central Belt, including three in Edinburgh, and has opened a total of three stores during this year.

Managing director Michael Rolland said: “We are delighted with our new premises in Musselburgh. We have had many customers [there] and in East Lothian for some time and it is great that we can now serve them locally and deliver down the coast on a daily basis.”

Other tenants at Olive Bank Retail Park include Vets4Pets and Home Bargains, as well as food retailers Aldi and Iceland.