Neil Finn has bought the Edinburgh Castle
Uptown Business Association May 7, 2026
We're looking forward to a fresh start
Legendary New Zealand musician Neil Finn has purchased the infamous Edinburgh Castle in Auckland, with intentions to transform it into a wellness retreat, a spokesperson has confirmed to The Spinoff.
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Finn owns Roundhead music studios, which has lived two doors down from Edinburgh Castle on Newton Rd for more than 20 years. His wife’s business, the incredibly named Sharondelier, operates out of the same building. With this purchase, Finn will occupy nearly the full block, much to the delight of their Symonds St neighbours.
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