Edinburgh

Favorite Shops: Scotland, UK

Rich in history, Edinburgh is perfect for a short break/weekend getaway. As well as all the historic sites and museums, Edinburgh has a wonderfully vibrant independent shop scene. We have so many favorite Edinburgh shops are list is quite long and growing…. If you like walking (which I love and believe is the best way to visit a city) everything is easily accessible on foot, but be prepared for lots of hills and steps. Edinburgh is dominated by the castle, sitting high on a hill, with lots of dramatic architecture, especially in the Old Town. Houses and buildings are stacked on top of each other, with alleyways in-between making you immediately feel like you’re on a Harry Potter set (well, the book was penned in this city). From the Old Town to the New Town (which is a relative term) majestic Georgian architecture grandly lines the streets. This all makes for the most beautiful, interesting and charming shopfronts and facades. Edinburgh is a truly enchanting city to stroll and explore. This is a roundup our favorite Edinburgh shops.

1. The Milkman

Coffee

Coffee shops in the centre of Edinburgh's historic Old Town.

Original Edinburgh Store 7 Cockburn Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1BS, UK

2. The Milkman

Coffee

Coffee shops in the centre of Edinburgh's historic Old Town.

Edinburgh Store 52 Cockburn Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1PB, UK

3. Elliott's

Food Kitchenware

A lovely green-painted shopfront home to a kitchenware, homeware, food shop and café.

Edinburgh Store 21 Sciennes Road, Edinburgh, EH9 1NX, UK

4. Lifestory

Homeware Lifestyle Coffee Stationery

A homeware store featuring local makers, Scandi brands and a coffee bar.

Edinburgh Store 53 London Street, Edinburgh EH3 6LX, USA

5. Dick's

Womenswear Menswear Homeware

A selection of beautifully crafted timeless classics with a relaxed, easy-going attitude.

Edinburgh Store 3 North West Circus Place, Stockbridge, Edinburgh, EH3 6ST, UK

6. Golden Hare Books

Books

Award-winning design-led indie bookshop with new titles for kids and adults.

Edinburgh Store 68 St Stephen Street, Stockbridge, Edinburgh, EH3 5AQ, UK

7. I. J. Mellis

Food

Five shops across Scotland showcasing artisan and fine farmhouse cheese.

Victoria Street Store 30 Victoria Street, Edinburgh, EH1 2JW, UK

8. I. J. Mellis

Food

Five shops across Scotland showcasing artisan and fine farmhouse cheese.

Stockbridge Store 6 Bakers Place , Stockbridge, Edinburgh, EH3 6SY, UK

9. Mary's Milk Bar

Ice Cream Chocolate Food

Artisan gelato and chocolate shop showcasing unique seasonal flavors.

Edinburgh Store 19 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2HS, UK

10. Armchair Books

Books

A family-run secondhand and antiquarian book shop in Edinburgh's West Port

Edinburgh Store 72 - 74 West Port, Edinburgh, EH1 2LE, UK

11. ætla

Jewelry

Fine jewelry by Scottish and international designers and artisans.

Edinburgh Store 46 St Stephen Street, Stockbridge, Edinburgh, EH3 5AL, UK

12. Edinburgh Mercantile

Homeware Gift

A beautifully appointed store filled with products that are practical and useful.

Edinburgh Store 18 N W Circus Place, Stockbridge, Edinburgh, EH3 6SX, UK

13. Bard

Homeware Gift

A shop and gallery celebrating Scottish craft and design.

Edinburgh Store 1 Customs Wharf , Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 6AL, UK

14. Grow Urban

Plants Coffee

A plant and botanical goods shop specializing in rare and unusual tropical houseplants.

Fountainbridge Store 92 Grove Street, Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, EH3 8AP, UK

15. Grow Urban

Plants Coffee

A plant and botanical goods shop specializing in rare and unusual tropical houseplants.

Stockbridge Store 8B St Vincent Street, Stockbridge, Edinburgh, EH3 6SH, UK

16. McNaughtan’s Bookshop

Books

Edinburgh's oldest second-hand and antiquarian bookshop.

Edinburgh Store 3a & 4a Haddington Place, Edinburgh, EH7 4AE, UK