17 x Shopping Tips in Edinburgh
Explore the best local shops in Edinburgh. Whether you’re looking for small boutiques, vintage treasures or local markets, the city has something for every shopping lover. Check out I.J. Mellis, a cheese and wine shop perfect for tasting the local flavors, or explore a variety of second-hand books at Till's Bookshop. For vintage enthusiasts, Godiva Boutique is the place to be. Explore these and many more local gems for a unique shopping experience in the city!
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Green. Leith
Plant shop with social mission
"Green. Leith" is a refreshing and colourful addition to the well-known street in Edinburgh. They really take green plants & accessories to a new level!
by
Sarah
Mackenzie
Grow Urban
Plant & coffee shop
"Grow Urban" in Edinburgh is an independent plant shop that also has its very own coffee shop! Entering feels like stepping inside a jungle...
by
Sarah
Mackenzie
Lupe Pintos
Travel the world in Edinburgh
"Lupe Pintos" is so much more than a deli, with all the unusual and hard-to-find international ingredients crammed in it, it's an Aladdin's cave of food...
by
Fiona
Diack
Golden Hare
Book shop or art gallery?
"Golden Hare" has been my favourite book shop for a while, even after having moved to the other side of town, it has only proved to be a phenomenal move!
by
Fiona
Diack
Till’s Bookshop
A literary treasure trove
"Till's Bookshop" in Edinburgh is an independent bookseller that only deals in second-hand books. It's like a bookish, joyous Aladdin's cave...
by
Catriona
Laxton
Lighthouse Bookshop
Revolutionary reads
"Lighthouse Bookshop" is a wonderful independent bookseller that's keeping Edinburgh's literary tradition alive. For literary lovers with a conscience!
by
Catriona
Laxton
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