Scotland's oldest independent bottler, established in 1842, has a fine selection of whiskies, encompassing both rare brands and more recognisable names. The company is also...

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...

Another example of gentrification in a far from traditionally middle-class area (the southern end of Easter Road), Cornelius is a decent wine merchant in a neighbourhood that's...

A labour of love for owner Lucyna Ellis: a proper delicatessen with a meat counter, a good selection of foodstuffs, a takeaway service and even a few tables at which to sup...

Dubbed 'the liquid deli', this unusual Victoria Street shop lets you try before you buy. Liqueurs, wines and spirits from around the world are joined by olive oils and...

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...

Located at the west end of Princes Street, Fraser's offers a reasonable selection of cosmetics, contemporary and classic fashions, homewares and gifts.

Huge blocks of fudge in every imaginable flavour, all made on site - heaven for sweet-toothed shoppers. There's also a coffee shop on site.

A 20-minute drive west of the city, the Gyle is home to Sainsbury's, Marks & Spencer, Next and other well-known high street names.

When Harvey Nichols opened in Edinburgh in 2003, it heralded a shift in the city's shopping landscape. Designer togs have always been available here, but no one presents them...

Henderson's has been promoting natural food in Scotland for more than 40 years through its shop and restaurant. You'll find a good supply of breads, cheeses and healthy snacks;...

This friendly neighbourhood deli has plenty of fresh-baked breads and an extensive range of cheeses that you can try before you buy.

Wandering past this shop will either make you wince or grin, so pungent is the smell of the cheeses within. Delicious farmhouse cheeses from all over Europe sit alongside...