About Us

 

WHAT IS THE CREATIVE EXCHANGE LEITH?A new and exciting business incubator and flexible workspace for people working in creative industries. The Creative Exchange offers affordable space alongside business support, creating a new hub for collaboration and innovation in Leith.


WHAT DOES THE CREATIVE EXCHANGE DO?
The exchange provides:

  • workspace for up to 80 individuals, groups and businesses
  • a centre for creative and digital talent
  • business incubation, development and support services
  • a hub for collaboration, innovation and co-operative working
  • a demonstrator space to promote the business
  • potential of ultra-fast broadband and digital technology
  • a platform to showcase the city’s creative products, services and talent
  • a base for Creative Edinburgh

WHO IS IT FOR?
Anyone can join the Creative Exchange:

  • Individuals
  • Partnerships
  • Small companies
  • New business starts

HOW DOES IT WORK?
The key to the Creative Exchange is FLEXIBILITY… and creativity!
We are open from 7am - 10pm Mon-Fri & 8am - 8pm Sat- Sun


MEMBERSHIP PACKAGES

We have a number of membership packages available. You can find out more on our pricing page

WHAT’S INCLUDED?
All members get access to a workspace, with super-fast broadband and WiFi, landline telephone with a unique number, reception and admin services, printing/copying. Rent, rates, heating, lighting etc are all included.
Members will also have access to business support services ranging from start-up advice through to mentoring and support to secure investment.


WHAT’S SO GREAT ABOUT THE CREATIVE EXCHANGE?

  • superfast broadband and WiFi
  • cat-5 network cabling and state of the art secure IT network
  • support services on site including Creative Edinburgh, Cultural Enterprise Office, Edinburgh College, Business Gateway, New Media Partnership
  • excellent meeting space with state of the art AV, conference and presentation equipment
  • breakout and networking space
  • collaboration space
  • exhibition space
  • secure storage space
  • indoor car parking
  • location within Edinburgh’s best known creative, digital media cluster with proximity to some of Scotland’s leading agencies
  • unique grade A open plan office
  • award winning building design

FAQs
Q What if for example, I’m a Daytime member and need to work past 3pm, or at the weekend, can I?
A Of course you can… for a small additional charge
Q Are there limits on broadband?
A No, its unlimited
Q Are there limits on the phone?
A UK landline are unlimited. International and mobile calls are recharged at cost price
Q And Printing?
A Members can print up to 400 b&w and 150 colour per month (A4 or equivalent). Excess printing is recharged at cost price
Q How much does it cost?
A You can use the Creative Exchange for as little as £10.52 (incl VAT) per day (super member daily equivalent). Find full details on our pricing page