Although the proprietor assures us he knows where everything is, Backbeat always looks like chaos. CDs and old vinyl are piled high in boxes all over the place; bring a...

If you're after skateboarding stuff you're better off trying Focus, but if snowboarding, surfing or windsurfing's your game then you'll find everything you need here, alongside...

Since the expansion of the EU in 2004, a large number of young Polish people have come to seek work in the UK. Around 20,000 Poles had registered as residents in Scotland by...

Located a ten-minute bus ride south of the city centre, Cameron Toll houses around 50 stores. Among them are Bhs, Boots, Ottakar's, Virgin and a sizeable branch of the...

All of the chocolates produced and sold here are organic and ethically traded, and staff can describe the process from bean to bar. Check online for details of the ever-popular...

Stocking covetable furniture and accessories from world-famous names such as Vitra and Panton, this is the ideal place to come if you're in your early thirties and looking to...

Scotland's first co-operatively run bike shop, open for almost 30 years, has an extensive selection of bikes, panniers, protective gear and other accessories. The friendly...

This independent retailer, in the trade for over 50 years, stocks a wide variety of camera equipment and binoculars, and also offers a repair service.

Held weekly at the foot of Edinburgh Castle, this market caters to hungry foodies desperate for local produce. More than 50 specialist stalls sell meat, fish, free-range eggs,...

This popular out-of-town shopping destination, accessible via a 20-minute bus journey from the city centre or a ten-minute train ride to Newcraighall, is home to branches of...

An extensive range of skiing stuff from salopettes to goggles to good old tube socks. Staff also sell snowboard gear and there's a workshop.

Vintage and custom-made clothing for men and women, all fashioned by local designers, ranging from funky retro kit to unique cashmere pieces.

The vintage clothing and accessories sold at this family-run shop have been carefully selected before being put on sale. There are plenty of classy finds at good prices, plus a...

If you're overwhelmed by the PC superstores, this small outlet, which custom-builds and sells its own systems, is a good alternative.