Edinburgh Shopping

  1. Aha Ha Ha

    The guys at Aha Ha Ha have enough plastic poo, fake vomit, stink bombs and remote-control electronic farting machines to keep your average Dennis the Menace happy for a month or more. It's also a good place to go if you're looking for Halloween masks, costumes, magic tricks and practical jokes.

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  2. Another Planet

    This shop sells things that fly, sail, spin or are otherwise operated by the breeze, from plastic boomerangs to X-Sails (mini land-yachts; the latest, ultracool, big boys' toys). There's also lots of animated toys and kits of the kind that 11-year-olds (of all ages) drool over.

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  3. Galerie Mirages

    A narrow lane between two houses leads to this Aladdin's Cave packed with jewellery, textiles and handicrafts from all over the world. It's best known for its silver, amber and gemstone jewellery in both ethnic and contemporary designs, but you'll also find things like scented sandalwood boxes, handmade paper goods, colourful cushions and gorgeous throws.

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  4. Geoffrey (Tailor)

    Geoffrey can fit you out in traditional Highland dress, run up a kilt in your own clan tartan, or just hire out the gear for a wedding or other special event. Its offshoot, 21st Century Kilts, offers modern fashion kilts in a variety of fabrics; celebrity customers include Robbie Williams and Vin Diesel.

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  5. Kinloch Anderson

    One of the best places to buy kilts and tartan goods is this fifth-generation, family-run outfit. They've been tartan-ing up local folk since 1868 and their pedigree is unbeatable - they supply kilts and Highland dress to the royal family. Check out the history of tartan and the kilt in the store's heritage museum.

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  6. Mr Wood's Fossils

    Founded by the famous fossil hunter who discovered 'Lizzie', the oldest fossil reptile yet discovered, this fascinating speciality shop has a wide range of minerals, gems, fossils and other geological gifts.

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