When it comes to naming their businesses, some independent shop owners choose something that's poetic, descriptive or to the point. But others go for a spot of wordplay to make sure that their stores aren't easy to forget. Here are some of Edinburgh's finest, punniest shop names.
A pooch-pampering pun with a generous helping of nudge nudge, wink wink humour. Location: Broughton.
How's this for a piece of gloriously bad-taste Disney referencing? Location: Leith.
This locksmiths and cobblers likes to think that it's a step ahead of the rest. Location: Newington.
A tip top tailoring pun from an alteration shop. Location: Leith.
Somewhere to stock up on all your canine and feline friends' needs. Location: Leith Walk.
It's clear that the folk here aren't afraid of doing their own thing. Location: Dalry Road.
Wonder what Dolly Parton would think of this hairdressers that takes its (almost) risqué name from the 1982 comedy musical she starred in? Location: Leith.
A bookies with literary leanings. Location: Leith Walk.
Sounds like a fun-loving purveyor of booze. Location: Dalry Road.
