Must see shopping in Old Town

Armstrong’s is an Edinburgh fashion institution (established in 1840, no less), a quality vintage-clothes emporium offering everything from elegant 1940s…

This is Edinburgh’s coolest jewellery boutique, sourcing quirky pieces by indie designers from all over the world. Necklaces, earrings, brooches, cards,…

A paradise for those in search of new and secondhand vinyl, this place has thousands of records – techno, house, jungle, hip hop, R&B, funk, soul and 45s …

The colourful knitwear on show at this intriguing little shop will drag your ideas about woollens firmly into the 21st century. Ms Forsyth’s trademark…

This place stocks a wide range of sci-fi comics, graphic novels, DVDs and T-shirts, as well as Star Trek, Simpsons and DC Comics merchandise. It’s also…

Scotland’s finest cheesemonger purveys the best of British and Irish cheeses. This is the place to purchase traditional Scottish cheeses, from smooth…

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…

Geoffrey can fit you out in traditional Highland dress, or run up a kilt in your own clan tartan. The store's offshoot, 21st Century Kilts, offers modern…

If it’s a drap of the cratur ye’re after, this place has a selection of single malts in miniature and full-size bottles. There’s also a range of blended…

A major stockist of designer clothes for women, with a selection of big-name labels such as Vivienne Westwood, Trippen, Rundholz, Nigel Cabourn and…

Founded by famous fossil hunter Stan Wood, who discovered ‘Lizzie’, the oldest fossil reptile yet known, this fascinating speciality shop has a wide range…

This unconventional, innovative boutique specialises in both vintage and modern, cutting-edge designs. It has been awarded accolades in the Scottish…

This family-run designer-knitwear studio has been in the business for more than 40 years, producing stylish and colourful creations using linen, merino…

A maker and retailer of traditional Highland bagpipes, Kilberry also sells piping accessories, snare drums, books, CDs and learning materials.

Typical of the independent shops that cluster along Cockburn St, Cookie is a fashion boutique specialising in cute party dresses.

Quality Scottish knitwear and fabrics, including cashmere from Johnstons of Elgin, Fair Isle sweaters and Harris tweed.

An Aladdin's cave of Harry Potter merchandise, unusual gifts and cards, novelty mugs, games and quality souvenirs.

The city's principal bookstore, covering all subjects; it has a huge selection of academic books.

Gorgeous vintage and alternative fashion and accessories.