Edinburgh Shopping

Best Shopping Tips in Edinburgh!

Do you want to explore the shopping scene in Edinburgh? Our local guide has the best tips! Local outlets, vintage stores, local clothing designs, local markets and halls, and the main shopping streets. Truly spotted by Edinburgh locals.

Spotted by Locals
Green. Leith Edinburgh

Green. Leith – Plant shop with social mission

By: Sarah Mackenzie
White Stuff Edinburgh

White Stuff – Wardrobes to Narnia

By: Sarah Mackenzie
Caoba Edinburgh

Caoba – Mexican handicrafts

By: Catriona Laxton
Old Tolbooth Market Edinburgh

Old Tolbooth Market – Indie traders

By: Sarah Mackenzie
Grow Urban Edinburgh

Grow Urban – Plant & coffee shop

By: Sarah Mackenzie
Till’s Bookshop Edinburgh

Till’s Bookshop – A literary treasure trove

By: Catriona Laxton
The Fudge House Edinburgh

The Fudge House – Fantastic fudge

By: Catriona Laxton
Lighthouse Bookshop Edinburgh

Lighthouse Bookshop – Revolutionary reads

By: Catriona Laxton
The Red Door Gallery Edinburgh

The Red Door Gallery – Local art and design

By: Catriona Laxton
Maqbools Edinburgh

Maqbools – A chef’s dream!

By: Alasdair MacQuarrie
I.J. Mellis Edinburgh

I.J. Mellis – Always time for cheese & wine

By: Alasdair MacQuarrie
Sicialian Pastry Shop Edinburgh

Sicialian Pastry Shop – Scrumptious delights galore

By: Mark Gorman
Hoochie Coochie Edinburgh

Hoochie Coochie – Edinburgh’s coolest clothes shop

By: Mark Gorman
Elvis Shakespeare Edinburgh

Elvis Shakespeare – 2nd hand books & records

By: Mark Gorman
Ridley's Fish and Game Edinburgh

Ridley’s Fish and Game – Protein nirvana

By: Mark Gorman
The Treasure Trove Edinburgh

The Treasure Trove – Crafts, cakes and gifts

By: Fiona Diack
Godiva Boutique Edinburgh

Godiva Boutique – Independent and vintage shopping

By: Fiona Diack
Lupe Pintos Edinburgh

Lupe Pintos – Travel the world in Edinburgh

By: Fiona Diack

Our Local Spotters in Edinburgh

Our handpicked locals live & love in Edinburgh and speak the local language.

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    Fiona

    I love the theatre, movies, eating out, and walking, which makes Edinburgh perfect for me!
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    Catriona

    I love learning languages & travelling the world. Edinburgh feels like it jumped out of a storybook
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    Tamsin

    I am a writer, bodyworker, walking artist and psychogeographer living in Edinburgh.
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    Alasdair

    I live and work in Edinburgh. In my spare time I enjoy mountain climbing and write short fiction...
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    Mark

    I chair Creative Edinburgh, helping creative professionals network and grow their businesses...
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    Sarah

    I’m a marketing professional and travel writer. Edinburgh's small size brings people together...
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