Shopping in Edinburgh
Department stores Jenners and Harvey Nichols dominate the New Town and George Street. Broughton Street's boutiques provide freshly roasted coffee beans at Artisan Roast and Scottish-designed gifts at Concrete Wardrobe. Explore Old Town specialists like Royal Mile Whiskies and Ragamuffin and walk away in a leather kilt from Geoffrey Tailor Kiltmakers. Gourmet foods are for sale at Saturday's Farmers' Market. Shops close at 6pm, and 7pm on Thursday.
Harvey Nichols
Glossy department store
Exclusive department store Harvey Nichols in the New Town's St Andrews Square
is for shoppers with deep pockets. It's worth visiting for stylish clothes
for men and women, elegant displays of beauty products and the top-floor
gourmet hall, restaurant and brasserie.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Wed 10am-6pm; Thu 10am-8pm; Fri & Sat 10am-7pm; Sun 11am-6pm
Address
30-34, St Andrew Square, New Town, Edinburgh EH2 2AD
Telephone
+44 (0)131 524 8388
Transport
Bus 1, 3, 4, 8, 10, 11, 12, 15, 15A, 16, 19, 22, 25, 26, 31, 33, 34, 36 or 44 to St Andrew Square - tram works may cause disruption
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Jenners
Upmarket department store
The oldest and most beloved department store in Edinburgh exudes old-world
grandeur. Browse six floors of beautifully displayed fashion, homewares,
cosmetics, gifts and toys, and a small whisky shop. The top-floor food hall
and café are heaven for foodies.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 9.30am-6.30pm (until 7.30pm Thu); Sat 9am-6pm; Sun 11am-6pm
Address
48, Princes Street, New Town, Edinburgh EH2 2YJ
Telephone
+44 (0)844 800 3725
Transport
Bus 1, 3, 10, 11, 15, 15A, 16, 19, 22, 25, 31, 33, 34 or 36 - tram works may cause disruption
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Castle Terrace Farmers' Market
Local gourmet foods
The Saturday Farmers' Market is below Castle Rock. Over 70 stalls sell local
organic produce, breads and meats. Bag a jar of Scottish honey, chutney or
cheese, and lunch on gourmet sausages and home-baked goodies.
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Opening Hours
Sat 9am-2pm
Address
New Town, Edinburgh EH1 2EN
Telephone
+44 (0) 131 652 5940
Transport
Bus 10, 11, 15, 15A, 16, 24, 22, 30 or 34 - tram works may cause disruption
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Alistir Wood Tait
Scottish jewels
A 30-year-old institution in New Town, Alistir Wood Tait's jewellery store
specialises in Scottish gems and designs, as well as antiques. Splash out on
cuff-links made from Highland gold nuggets, a plaid pin or a silver
quaich (double-handled bowl for drinking whisky).
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Opening Hours
Tue-Fri 10am-5.30pm; Sat 9.30am-5pm
Address
116a, Rose Street, New Town, Edinburgh EH2 3JF
Telephone
+44 (0) 131 2254 105
Transport
Bus 1, 3, 10, 11, 15, 15A, 16, 19, 22, 25, 31, 33, 34 or 36 - tram works may cause disruption
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Ragamuffin
Affordable designer gifts
Enchanting Ragamuffin in the Royal Mile stocks reasonably priced designer
knitwear, slippers, stuffed animal toys, bags and gifts by young British and
international designers. All products use natural fibre like boiled wool and
linen, and are strictly fair trade.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 12pm-5pm
Address
278, Royal Mile, Old Town, Edinburgh EH8 8AA
Telephone
+44 (0) 131 557 6007
Transport
Bus 23, 24, 27, 41, 42, 45 or 67 - tram works may cause disruption
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Royal Mile Whiskies
Malt-lovers' favourite
The wonderfully old-fashioned Royal Mile Whiskies shop in the Old Town
contains over 300 varieties of single malts, blended whiskies and bourbons.
Its staff are helpful and very knowledgeable; sample tastes are provided on
request.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 11am-6pm
Address
379, High Street, Old Town, Edinburgh EH1 1PW
Telephone
+44 (0) 131 225 3383
Concrete Wardrobe
Scottish design
Original Scottish-designed gifts are for sale at Concrete Wardrobe in the New
Town. Browse accessories made from Shetland wool and cashmere, funky
jewellery, and other hand-crafted goods by Scottish designers.
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Opening Hours
Jan-Jun Mon-Sat 10am-6pmJul-Dec Mon-Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 12pm-4pm
Address
50a, Broughton Street, New Town, Edinburgh
Telephone
+44 (0) 131 5587 130
Transport
Bus 8 - tram works may cause disruption
Artisan Roast
Coffee-roasting den
Friendly coffee boutique Artisan Roast in the New Town roasts hand-picked,
ethically sourced coffee beans. Admire the ornate coffee roaster while
sipping some of the best coffee and hot chocolate in Edinburgh, and
savouring locally made organic Coco chocolates.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 8am-7.30pm; Sat 10am-7.30pm; Sun 10am-6pm
Address
57, Broughton Street, Broughton, New Town, Edinburgh EH1 3RJ
Telephone
+44 (0) 7789 840776
Geoffrey (Tailor) Kiltmakers & Weavers
Kilts with a difference
At family-run Geoffrey (Tailor) Kiltmakers and Weavers in the Old Town, there
is a large selection of classic Highlander kilts for men, women and
children. Or forget tartan and choose from the selection of 21st Century
Kilts made from leather or denim.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 9am-5.30pm (until 7pm on Thu); Sun 10am-5pm (Dec-Apr from 11am)
Address
57-59, High Street, The Royal Mile, Old Town, Edinburgh EH1 1SR
Telephone
+44 (0) 131 5570 256
Transport
Bus 23, 24, 27, 41, 42, 45 or 67 - tram works may cause disruption
