Best Shopping in Edinburgh
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From the classic Topping & Company Booksellers of Edinburgh and Valvona & Crolla, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 4.9 · 2,785 reviews
Discover Topping & Company Booksellers, Edinburgh's grand bookshop of towering shelves and rolling ladders. Browse a broad range, enjoy tea in a warm atmosphere, and linger into the evening, as it stays open until 21:00.
★ 4.6 · 1,314 reviews
Step into Valvona & Crolla, Scotland's oldest Italian deli, open since 1934. Browse shelves of regional Italian produce, pastries and wines, then sit down in the attached cafe for something to eat.
★ 4.6 · 714 reviews
Step into Armstrongs Vintage, Edinburgh's landmark pre-owned clothing store. Flick through rails of vintage women's and men's pieces under decorative displays, hunting for a one-off find at budget-friendly prices.
★ 4.9 · 431 reviews
Settle into Golden Hare Books, an independent Edinburgh bookshop warmed by a wood-burning stove. Follow the handwritten recommendation notes across fiction, local authors and a well-stocked children's section.
★ 4.9 · 176 reviews
Flip through the racks at Thorne Records, a well-loved Edinburgh vinyl shop. Dig through a broad selection, ask the staff for tips, and pick up a Scottish record as a souvenir.
★ 4.8 · 260 reviews
Browse Tills Bookshop, a small Edinburgh shop where new and second-hand books share the shelves. Check the translation corner and the bargain finds before choosing your next read.
★ 4.1 · 41 reviews
Browse Frontiers | Womanswear, an Edinburgh boutique for well-made contemporary clothing. Try on quality knitwear and stylish pieces, and pair it with a look at the menswear shop across the road.
★ 4.4 · 29 reviews
Wander into Herman Brown, Edinburgh's eclectic vintage boutique. Look through women's clothing, jewellery and bags, and hunt out a quirky accessory to take home.
★ 5.0 · 24 reviews
Seek out Handsel, a small Edinburgh gift shop packed with unique finds. Browse presents, locally inspired prints and picture frames, and pick up a souvenir you won't see elsewhere.
★ 5.0 · 25 reviews
Pop into Edinburgh Mercantile, a small shop of carefully chosen, high-quality goods. Try out fine pens and browse stationery and home pieces with the owners, who are happy to guide you through everything.
Edinburgh · 🛍️ Shopping
Topping & Company Booksellers of Edinburgh
45 min
Valvona & Crolla
Armstrongs Vintage
Golden Hare Books
30 min
Thorne Records
Tills Bookshop
Frontiers | Womanswear
Herman Brown
Handsel
20 min
Edinburgh Mercantile Ltd
