Eden stocks clothes you won't find elsewhere in the city, from designers such as Noli and Desigual. Accessory brands include Anna Lou of London.
18 North West Circus PlaceRecovered pieces from the Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian eras can be found here, alongside art nouveau and art deco objects.
31 West Bowling Green StreetScotland's first co-operatively run bike shop has been open for 30 years. Staff know their stuff, and are happy to offer advice on local routes. There's an...
8 Alvanley TerraceAs well as the floatation tank, relaxing experiences on offer here include various massage techniques, reflexology, chiropody, reiki and shiatsu.
29 North West Circus PlaceAn independent operation specialising in handmade spectacle frames. Designer names such as Philippe Starck and Eye DC are also represented.
63 Thistle StreetTop hats, cloches, trilbies, bowlers, berets, straw hats and just about every other kind of smart headgear is stocked in this bright, inspiring store, along...
13 CowgateheadAll kinds of hats, from cloches and summer straw to top hats and fascinators. Many are constructed in hand-dyed felts, with tweed, feather or wool...
13 CowgateheadMore than 65 stalls set up on Castle Terrace sell meat, fish, free-range eggs, cheeses, fruit and veg, along with all manner of homemade chutneys, breads...
Castle TerraceBritish-made crafts are a speciality here, as are fairly traded and recycled goods; if you're looking for a souvenir of Scotland that's actually been made...
55 Bernard StreetTwo floors of new releases and back-catalogue surprises, plus good selections of books and DVDs, make this a great place for bargains.
7-15 Rose Street
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...
Newcraighall Road
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...
46a Raeburn PlaceOne of the city's best Highland outfitters stocks kilts (including children's kilts), ladies' kilted skirts and all the relevant accessories.
57-61 High Street
Spread over 50,000sq ft of floor space in a converted whisky bond, this is the largest collection of quality antiques and collectibles in town.
10 Pattison StreetChristine Glover, a former president of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, sells a wide range of alternative health products at this shop. The clinic offers...
10 William Street