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.
Shops
Expand all1. Harvey Nichols - Glossy department store
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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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
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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2. Jenners - Upmarket department store
Show moreThe 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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
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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Markets
Expand all3. Castle Terrace Farmers' Market - Local gourmet foods
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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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
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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Specialists
Expand all4. Alistir Wood Tait - Scottish jewels
Show more 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).Show this on mapE-mail this item
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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5. Ragamuffin - Affordable designer gifts
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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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
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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6. Royal Mile Whiskies - Malt-lovers' favourite
Show moreThe 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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 11am-6pm
Address
379, High Street, Old Town, Edinburgh EH1 1PW
Telephone
+44 (0) 131 225 3383
7. Concrete Wardrobe - Scottish design
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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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
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
8. Artisan Roast - Coffee-roasting den
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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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
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
9. Geoffrey (Tailor) Kiltmakers & Weavers - Kilts with a difference
Show moreAt 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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
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
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