Leith
Flux is an outlet for contemporary British and overseas arts and crafts, including stained glass, metalware, jewellery and ceramics, all ethically sourced…
Must-see shopping in Edinburgh
New Town
Founded in 1838, and acquired by House of Fraser in 2005, Jenners is the grande dame of Scottish department stores. It stocks a wide range of quality…
New Town
With celebrity customers including Alan Cummings, Robbie Williams and Vin Diesel, 21st Century Kilts offers modern fashion kilts in a variety of fabrics,…
Edinburgh
This colourful weekly event attracts stallholders who sell everything from wild boar, venison and home-cured pedigree bacon to organic bread, free-range…
New Town
The former St James Centre is undergoing a massive redevelopment, scheduled to open in 2020 as a huge shopping centre anchored by John Lewis, alongside…
Old Town
This family-run designer-knitwear studio has been in the business for more than 40 years, producing stylish and colourful creations using linen, merino…
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…
New Town
Remaining open while the new Edinburgh St James development (opening 2020) takes shape around it, this is the place to go for good-value clothing and…
New Town
A designer shopping complex with a flagship Harvey Nichols store and boutiques by Louis Vuitton, Kurt Geiger, Boss and Burberry, among others.
Old Town
A maker and retailer of traditional Highland bagpipes, Kilberry also sells piping accessories, snare drums, books, CDs and learning materials.
New Town
Large bookshop with good selection of Edinburgh and Scottish interest titles; it also has an in-store cafe with great views of the castle.
New Town
Palenque is a treasure trove of contemporary silver jewellery and handcrafted accessories made using ceramics, textiles and metalwork.
Old Town
Typical of the independent shops that cluster along Cockburn St, Cookie is a fashion boutique specialising in cute party dresses.
Old Town
Quality Scottish knitwear and fabrics, including cashmere from Johnstons of Elgin, Fair Isle sweaters and Harris tweed.
New Town
The jewel in the crown of Edinburgh's shopping scene has four floors of designer labels and eye-popping price tags.
Old Town
An Aladdin's cave of Harry Potter merchandise, unusual gifts and cards, novelty mugs, games and quality souvenirs.
New Town
A good place to hunt for cheap CDs and vinyl, and the friendly staff really know what they’re talking about.
Old Town
The city's principal bookstore, covering all subjects; it has a huge selection of academic books.
Edinburgh
Men's and women's fashion, accessories and homewares from small, independent manufacturers.
New Town
Specialist store dealing in Scottish designer jewellery and antique jewellery.
New Town
Crisp white and hot-pink decor sets off the racks of designer clothes for women in this branch of the well-known London-based store. Lots of little black…
New Town
A so-so shopping mall perched beside Waverley train station, with fashion stores such as Superdry, Oasis and Warehouse, and gift shops selling whisky and…
New Town
A stalwart of the tourist trade, with a good selection of traditional jerseys, cardigans, scarves, shawls and rugs.
