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Edinburgh Live
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Sian Traynor

Inside Edinburgh John Lewis as transformation is completed ahead of reopening

Images have been released of the transformed John Lewis store in Edinburgh ahead of its reopening this week.

The department store will be welcoming back shoppers from Friday (May 14), after undergoing a huge refurbishment from top to bottom.

Now located within the St James Quarter, John Lewis will open ahead of the shopping complex, which is due to be completed in June.

To keep up with the brand new development, the store has been renovated with a number of new features introduced, from a beauty studio and personal styling services to home designers.

As well as picking up your moisturisers and mascaras, luxury aesthetics clinic, the Cavendish Clinic, will offer bespoke treatments such as Laser hair removal and Cellulite treatments.

New parents can also now book 'All Things Baby' appointments to find guidance on what they will need for the nursery when their bundle of joy arrives.

A larger electrical department has been confirmed, with the store now stocking fridges, cookers and washing machines for you to browse.

Millions of pounds have been invested in the store. (John Lewis)

In addition, there will also be a selection of play areas throughout the store to allow children to blow off some steam while shopping with their family.

Pictures released of the store have shown a number of bright and colourful displays, as well as a number of nods to Scotland and its capital city.

These will include two life-size model stags, an Edinburgh Gin pop up shop, an interactive Hornby Flying Scotsman model in the toy department and a Greyfriars Bobby statue.

Barry Blamire, Head of Branch for John Lewis Edinburgh, said: “We are so excited to be opening once again and welcoming customers into our refurbished shop.

New changing rooms have been styled to perfection. (John Lewis)

"The past year has shown just how much our customers rely on our Partners for that much needed advice and guidance. This new shop provides an inspirational physical space to come and browse everything and anything from homeware to fashion, nursery to technology.

“The new look store has been designed as a hub of inspiration, curation, convenience and personal advice. We invite customers to come and visit our biggest ever World of Design for home styling, speak to an expert Beauty advisor at our first ever Scottish Beauty Studio, or to get advice in our redesigned Nursery department.

Social distancing measures are in place. (John Lewis)

"We also want to welcome families and there are lots of fantastic design elements and fun spaces for children to explore safely while their parents browse.”

The John Lewis Edinburgh shop will be open from 9am to 8pm Monday to Saturday and 10am to 6pm on Sunday.

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