Shipping Containers for Sale in Edinburgh
Shipping containers for sale in Edinburgh with delivery from our Bathgate depot in West Lothian.
Container Sales Near Edinburgh
Edinburgh is served east from Bathgate along the M8 and local city routes. We supply containers for commercial, construction, education and suitable private sites across the capital and the Lothians.
Stock is held at our Bathgate depot, not a separate Edinburgh yard. That keeps delivery distances short and pricing clear.
Edinburgh deliveries are supplied from Bathgate via the M8 and the approach suitable for your postcode. For city sites, tell us about delivery windows, parking restrictions and the space available for unloading. For sites outside the city, include gateway widths, gradients and ground conditions. The date and delivery charge are confirmed after the access review.
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Container prices near Edinburgh
These are published starting prices for the container only. Delivery from our Bathgate depot is quoted separately using your postcode, site access and placement requirements.
| Size | Condition | External size | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10ft | Refurbished | 3.0m × 2.4m × 2.6m | From £1,650 + VAT |
| 10ft | New 1-trip | 3.0m × 2.4m × 2.6m | From £2,750 + VAT |
| 20ft | Low-grade used | 6.1m × 2.4m × 2.6m | From £950 + VAT |
| 20ft | New 1-trip | 6.1m × 2.4m × 2.6m | From £1,900 + VAT |
| 40ft | Used | 12.2m × 2.4m × 2.6m | From £1,450 + VAT |
| 40ft | New 1-trip | 12.2m × 2.4m × 2.6m | From £3,050 + VAT |
Delivery usually adds £250–£700 + VAT. The exact cost depends on distance, access and lift requirements.
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Site access near Edinburgh
Access requirements depend on the container and the vehicle assigned to the job. We confirm the safe working space before booking rather than relying on one clearance figure for every delivery.
Common delivery routes: M8 and M9 across central Scotland, with M90 and A9 connections north towards Perth and the Highlands.
Local consideration: Remote, Highland and island deliveries need additional route planning. Rural sites should provide measurements for gateways, gradients, overhead cables and firm working ground.
What to send with your enquiry
Entrance and route width
Measure the narrowest gate, lane or access point and note any tight bends on the approach.
Turning and working space
Share the available space for the delivery vehicle to enter, position and leave safely.
Overhead clearance
Identify cables, branches, canopies and buildings along the route and beside the placement area.
Ground and slope
The vehicle and container need firm, level ground. Tell us about soft ground, gradients, drains or weak surfaces.
Final container position
Mark the intended door direction and the distance from the vehicle to the set-down point.
Photos and measurements
Send clear photos or a short video with measurements. We use them to select the appropriate delivery vehicle.
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Real delivery
See a crane-assisted container placement
This Roseberry Containers delivery shows a container being lifted from the vehicle and lowered onto prepared level ground. Your vehicle and lift plan are confirmed after we review your site access.
“20ft container delivered with efficiency, great communication, great product as described.”
Video description
There is no spoken narration. A crane-assisted delivery vehicle lifts a green shipping container, moves it over the prepared placement area and lowers it onto level ground.
Container Sales in Edinburgh: Common Questions
How much does a shipping container cost in Edinburgh?
Prices depend on size and condition. 20ft low-grade used containers start from £950 + VAT, with new 1-trip 20ft units from £1,900 + VAT. Delivery from our Bathgate depot to Edinburgh typically adds £250–£700 + VAT. Call Roseberry Containers on 07793 251550 for a quote to your postcode.
Do you deliver shipping containers to Edinburgh?
Yes. We deliver 10ft, 20ft and 40ft shipping containers to Edinburgh from our Bathgate depot. Delivery dates depend on stock, the postcode and suitable vehicle access. We confirm the date before booking.
Is there a Roseberry Containers depot in Edinburgh?
Stock for Edinburgh is held at our Bathgate depot. We deliver direct to your site, so you get clear local delivery pricing without needing a separate Edinburgh yard.
How do I get a quote for a container in Edinburgh?
Call us on 07793 251550 or submit an enquiry through our website. Include the size, condition, delivery postcode and access details so we can quote the container, delivery to Edinburgh and VAT.
What access information do you need for delivery in Edinburgh?
We check access before every Edinburgh delivery. Send the narrowest entrance width, available turning space, overhead clearance, ground condition, intended container position and clear site photos so we can select the appropriate vehicle.
Can you deliver a container to a restricted Edinburgh site?
Send the exact postcode and photos of the full approach and unloading position. Tell us about timed access, parking restrictions and any permissions you have arranged. We check the vehicle and working space before confirming whether delivery is possible.
Is Edinburgh delivery included in the container price?
No. The published starting prices are for the container only, plus VAT. Delivery from Bathgate is quoted for your site and unloading requirements, so you can see the container cost, delivery and VAT before placing an order.
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