Local Advertising

Advertise in Edinburgh.

Maximise Brand Awareness in Edinburgh with One Day

One Day Agency helps brands reach commuters, tourists and residents in Edinburgh through strategic outdoor advertising placements.

The historic Scottish capital has a population of over half a million people,which soars during high-footfall events and seasons, making it the second most-visited city across the entire UK, after only London.

Edinburgh is also home to the second-largest finance district in the UK, dual UNESCO World Heritage Sites and a combined university student population of over 80,000 –creating a rich environment for brand engagement and promotional events.

Why Advertise in Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is a fantastic city for brand advertising. It offers an eclectic combination of heritage and modern attractions, the notable University of Edinburgh and highly recognisable destinations – from George Street, the hub of boutique shopping, to Edinburgh Castle, the Palace of Holyroodhouse and, of course, The Royal Mile.

Edinburgh and the Lothians welcomed over 5 million overnight visitors in 2024, who contributed around £2.6 billion to the local economy. Brands targeting younger adults and families can engage with as many as 74% of the local audience weekly, while 60% of all residents and visitors will see an outdoor, transport or billboard ad during their day-to-day activities.

Edinburgh Airport handled 15.8 million passengers in 2024, bringing a steady flow of international and domestic travellers into the city year-round.

Why One Day?

One Day's specialist all-senior marketing teams provide brands with a wide range of premium advertising placements in key Edinburgh locations. We blend multi-channel campaigns across digital and OOH promotions with sector-leading media planning and tracking to ensure your results are quantifiable and data-backed.

We work with businesses of all sizes, from ambitious start-ups and disruptors to established cross-border enterprises, leveraging our skills, expertise and creative capabilities to develop campaigns that perform across varied demographics, audiences and locations.

Advertising in Edinburgh: Key Formats

Latest Out-of-Home Campaigns.

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Technology Services - International OOH Campaign

FMCG - Out-of-Home Campaign in Ireland.

Non-Alcoholic Beer - Out-of-Home Campaign & TV

Meet the Media Planning Team

Klaudia

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Shelby

Media Planning & Buying

Scott

Media Planning & Buying


“Edinburgh audience is both diverse and skewed by tourism audiences so when planning to advertise in Edinburgh local knowledge and understanding of these audiences movements is key for a successful campaign.”

Ricardo Seixas, Founder and CEO, One Day Agency

Frequently Asked Questions.

  • All of the advertising formats highlighted can produce remarkable outcomes, whether in terms of engagement, reach, impressions or brand recognition. The ideal format will depend on your brand positioning and key audience. One Day's consultants are always on hand to advise and contribute to your campaign strategy to ensure you make informed decisions.

  • Edinburgh has several locations that are often in high demand for brand advertising, including Ocean Terminal, Murrayfield Stadium, Haymarket Station and throughout the city centre, close to Edinburgh Castle and the world-famous Royal Mile. If you have a specific placement in mind, please get in touch to discuss your advertising requirements.

  • Absolutely – we often speak with businesses, from local firms to multinational corporations, who want maximum exposure and opt for multiple media placements in Edinburgh. These can include roadside billboards, bus shelter advertising, high-profile OOH placements close to landmarks and tourist centres, and digital marketing to reinforce brand messaging.

  • Costs vary depending on format, location and campaign duration. Billboard advertising typically starts from around £300 per two weeks for a standard 48-sheet, while bus and tram advertising can be scaled to suit most budgets. Digital placements offer flexible options for shorter campaigns. Contact One Day for a tailored quote based on your objectives.

  • Edinburgh is a strong advertising market year-round, but certain periods offer higher footfall. The summer festival season (July–August) is the peak, when the city's population effectively doubles. Other high-traffic periods include the Christmas and Hogmanay season (November–January), graduation weeks in June and July, and the Six Nations rugby season in early spring.

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What our clients are saying…

  • Codorníu Raventos - International Brand Manager Europe & Asia

    “About Nielsen data: It is once again very positive for us because while the category fell by 11.6% in value, and the cava category decreased by 5.6%, we are once again the green dot in the data, growing vs. the previous year's and increase of market share. These results are clearly related to the MKT campaigns during April and July. So, once again, thank you very much for your wonderful support. We are achieving great things in the UK thanks to these impactful marketing campaigns.”

  • Mark Hodson, VP of Marketing at UNiDAYS

    "Freshers is such a pivotal moment for UNiDAYS. As the UK's leading student platform, working with a tried and trusted team was key. We've found that in One Day. Their professionalism and unique approach to measuring effectiveness and incrementality is truly exceptional".

  • General Manager, Itchy Baby Co

    “We needed a digital agency that rocks the pants off it in the social & digital space that was fast, flexible, insightful and fun. Critical for us was someone that was responsive, really understood paid digital, and had the ability to make short, sharp, quick creative ads. One Day is that Agency. We are extremely excited to see what 2021 brings working with the talented team as we launch into the UK.”

  • Gurveer Chana, BigCommerce's Demand Generation Manager

    “It was an incredible experience partnering with IDA agency. We handed them a strict budget, and they met it and exceeded our expectations. Their professionalism, creativity, and unwavering support were instrumental in our campaign’s success. From designing ad t picking locations and strategies, the were with us every step of the way, and we couldn’t be happier with the results.”

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