Ryden secures major city centre letting as Shepherd & Wedderburn take premium space at Aberdeen’s The Capitol
Leading independent commercial property consultancy Ryden has announced a major city centre letting at The Capitol on Union Street, Aberdeen, with prominent law firm Shepherd & Wedderburn securing a 5,000 sq ft suite on the building’s third floor.
The deal comes as The Capitol’s new owners, DS Properties, launch a fresh programme of improvement works designed to enhance both the building’s iconic street presence and its premium working environment.
A key strand of this investment is the creation of dedicated “plug‑and‑play” suites to accommodate occupiers of varying sizes. By delivering fully fitted, turnkey office solutions, the landlord is targeting businesses seeking high‑specification, flexible workspace that can be occupied immediately, without the lead‑in times associated with traditional office fit‑outs.
Externally, plans include cleaning and restoring The Capitol’s striking 1930s Art Deco façade. Rich in local heritage, the Category B listed building first opened in February 1933 as a grand theatre and cinema, making it one of Union Street’s most recognisable landmarks.
The property has already benefited from a major, award‑winning restoration completed in 2016, which carefully married original features – including the preserved Art Deco foyer – with a contemporary Grade A office extension. Today, The Capitol offers highly flexible floorplates, extensive secure parking and top‑tier end‑of‑journey facilities, all designed to support productivity, collaboration and employee wellbeing.
Commenting on the letting, Arron Finnie, Office Agency Partner at Ryden and joint letting agent for The Capitol, said:
“This letting reflects the continued demand for high‑quality, well‑connected workspace in Aberdeen. The Capitol combines a landmark city centre address with the flexibility and specification modern occupiers are looking for.
“As one of the city centre’s most recognisable buildings, The Capitol’s façade improvements will also have a real impact on Union Street, while its internal features are well suited to support business growth and attract and retain talent.”
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Following Shepherd & Wedderburn’s arrival, availability within the development is now extremely limited. Just one full floor remains available to lease, alongside the remaining half of the third floor, which will complete the floor already partly occupied by the firm. This space is being actively marketed as part of the landlord’s new plug‑and‑play offering.
These last remaining suites present a rare opportunity for occupiers to secure premium workspace with panoramic city views in one of Aberdeen’s most sought‑after business addresses.
Ryden and joint letting agents Savills are marketing the final remaining suites, with flexible lease terms available to accommodate a range of occupier requirements. Ryden has also been appointed as property manager for The Capitol, supporting the ongoing enhancement and day‑to‑day operation of the building.
