The final pictures showing inside the two-storey building on Elgin’s South Street that once housed Junners toy shop before it was demolished.
The Press and Journal was given exclusive access to take a look around the building at 51 South Street.
This shop had been laying vacant for almost 17 years.
Junners Elgin visit
Junners brings back many memories for locals.
It started off serving the people of Moray and surrounding areas with bikes and cycling accessories.
Before long, it had expanded into selling toys too.
What plans fell apart to breathe new life into the building after Junners?
In 2008, Elgin businessman Graeme Mackenzie who owned the building, sold the property to Mackay and Co.
Around three years later, the retailer’s change of use application to transform the two- storey building for a new food and drink purpose was approved.
However, it is understood they pulled the plug on the proposals due to the financial crash.
Since then, it has been empty.
After hearing all about people’s memories about Junners, it was great to go inside the building.
I followed in the footsteps of many who bought their first bike from the store.
During my visit, you could see signage and the racks which used to be packed with bikes.
The building will likely hold a place in the memories of locals for quite some time.
Watch my video from my visit:
What has happened to the former Junners shop?
The former Junners toy shop at 51 South Street has been demolished to make way for a new building.
This will house the Business Enterprise Hub which is a Moray Growth Deal project.
The new facility will offer hot-desking facilities and space for new and growing businesses, as well as access to meeting rooms, studios, digital equipment and space
for research and development.
What is work on Elgin’s South Street for?
Moray Council, development partners Robertson Property Limited (RPL) and UHI Moray are behind the regeneration project.
The Moray Growth Deal is supporting elements of the project, while £18.3m Levelling Up Fund cash will also contribute to the redevelopments.
Four other buildings are getting demolished too as part of the new development.
Once demolition work is completed, work on the new buildings will start.
They will house a business hub, three retail units and 38 flats across five blocks and a courtyard.
Business leaders hope the new homes and shops will help boost footfall and trade for local businesses.
The story was updated in April 2025.
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