Diving into this emporium is a glorious journey into decades, if not centuries, of fashion. Armstrongs has just about everything from 1920s glamour to 1980s...

Belinda Robertson offers a blend of traditional and more contemporary designs in cashmere. There are two labels: White Label is the more affordable, but...

This dark, decadent lingerie boutique has daywear, occasion wear and all kinds of flirtatious frippery. Brands include Elle Macpherson Intimates, La Perla,...

Set up by publisher Fidra, this newish enterprise does just what it says on the tin. As well as Fidra's own titles, the shop sells the best in children's...

The focus here is on Scottish folk music in all its forms, but you'll also find plenty of other traditional music from around the globe.

Concrete Wardrobe is staffed by some of the designers whose work is sold in it, so expect some expert help with making your choice. There's a lot to enjoy...

For more than 30 years, Corniche has been the byword for designer shopping in the city. Designers such as Westwood, Nigel Cabourne and Gaultier are...

This high-quality butcher is best known for its extensive array of sausages: the likes of wild boar, apricot and stilton, or venison, port and calvados...

This is a sumptuous, independently owned cosmetics and beauty boutique, with products from Becca, Mama Mio, Anqelique, Alive and Well, Korres and many more....

Recently renovated, sprawling Fort Kinnaird is home to dozens of familiar stores, including Marks & Spencer, Toys R Us, H&M, Monsoon, Next and Edinburgh's...

Materials at Mirage include amber, silver and semi-precious stones, as well as more exotic materials such as mammoth bone and vegetable ivory. Great for...

This deli has plenty of fresh-baked breads and an extensive range of cheeses that you can try before you buy. The second branch also has a café.

A perfect place to sample Scottish cheeses, as well as the best of the rest of the UK, France, Holland, Italy and Spain. It sells artisan bread, too, so...

In addition to contemporary minimalist furniture, you'll find a large range of modern accessories, including plenty of Alessi designs.