Must-see shopping in Edinburgh

  • Golden Hare Books

    Edinburgh

    Independent bookshops don’t get lovelier than this. The Golden Hare boasts a top-notch selection of 'beautiful, unusual and interesting books', an…

  • Stockbridge Market

    Edinburgh

    On Sunday the local community's focus is Stockbridge Market, set in a leafy square next to the bridge that gives the district its name. Wares range from…

  • Annie Smith jewellery studio on Raeburn Place, Stockbridge.

    Annie Smith

    Edinburgh

    Annie Smith’s back-of-the-shop studio creates beautiful and original contemporary jewellery in silver and 18-carat gold, with beaten and worked surfaces…

  • Ocean Terminal

    Leith

    Anchored by Debenhams department store, Ocean Terminal is the biggest shopping centre in Edinburgh; fashion outlets include Fat Face, GAP, Schuh, Superdry…

  • Wonderland

    Edinburgh

    Wonderland is a classic kids-with-their-noses-pressed-against-the-window toy shop that is filled with model aircraft, Lego Star Wars kits, radio…

  • Miss Bizio

    Edinburgh

    Established by an enthusiast who has been collecting vintage fashion for more than 30 years, this boutique is a cornucopia of high-end clothes and…

  • Assai Records

    Edinburgh

    An independent music shop that specialises in vinyl (old, new and remastered), Assai also has its own record label that promotes new Scottish talent. As…

  • Adam Pottery

    Edinburgh

    This small, independent pottery produces its own colourfully glazed ceramics, both decorative and functional, in a wide range of styles, with objects…

  • Backbeat

    Edinburgh

    If you’re hunting for secondhand vinyl from way back, this cramped little shop has a stunning and constantly changing collection of jazz, blues, rock and…

  • Flea Market

    Leith

    A Paris-style flea market it ain't, but this monthly rummage through the back of Leith's collective cupboards is an interesting place to trawl for vintage…

  • Ian Mellis

    Edinburgh

    Stockbridge branch of the famous Old Town cheese shop, selling traditional Scottish cheeses, from creamy Hebridean Blue to sweet and nutty Loch Arthur…

  • Lighthouse

    Edinburgh

    Lighthouse is a radical independent bookshop that supports both small publishers and local writers. It stocks a wide range of political, gay and feminist…

  • Galerie Mirages

    Edinburgh

    An Aladdin's cave packed with jewellery, textiles and handicrafts from all over the world, Mirages is best known for its silver, amber and gemstone…

  • Meadows Pottery

    Edinburgh

    This little shop sells a range of colourful, high-fired oxidised stoneware, both domestic and decorative, all hand thrown on the premises. If you can’t…

  • Sheila Fleet

    Edinburgh

    This Edinburgh gallery is a showcase for the work of Orkney-based designer Sheila Fleet, whose gold, silver and platinum jewellery is inspired by the…

  • Liam Ross

    Edinburgh

    Distinctive, hand-crafted jewellery is the hallmark of goldsmith Liam Ross. Choose from the range of gorgeous rings, bracelets and pendants on display, or…

  • Flux

    Leith

    Flux is an outlet for contemporary British and overseas arts and crafts, including stained glass, metalware, jewellery and ceramics, all ethically sourced…

  • Edinburgh Farmers Market

    Edinburgh

    This colourful weekly event attracts stallholders who sell everything from wild boar, venison and home-cured pedigree bacon to organic bread, free-range…

  • Kinloch Anderson

    Leith

    One of the best tartan shops in Edinburgh, Kinloch Anderson was founded in 1868 and is still family run. It is a supplier of kilts and Highland dress to…

  • Dick's

    Edinburgh

    Men's and women's fashion, accessories and homewares from small, independent manufacturers.

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