Discover Edinburgh’s 200 best Boutique Hunter spots for your trip

Armstrongs Vintage

★ 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.

Frontiers | Womanswear

★ 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.

Herman Brown

★ 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.

Dovecot Studios

★ 4.6 · 621 reviews

Step into Dovecot Studios, where textile art is both displayed and made. Browse the current exhibition, watch weavers at their looms, and finish with a coffee in the bright cafe.

Broughton Street

Stroll Broughton Street, the independent-minded strip on the edge of Edinburgh's New Town. Browse antique and vintage shops and clothing boutiques, then settle into a café or restaurant for a relaxed lunch or evening.

Edinburgh New Town

Wander Edinburgh's New Town, the Georgian counterpart to the medieval Old Town. Follow its ordered streets and garden squares, admiring honey-coloured townhouses and long views across the city.

Victoria Street

Wander down Victoria Street, one of Edinburgh's most photogenic corners. Follow its sweeping curve past painted shopfronts, independent boutiques, and small eateries as it drops from the Royal Mile toward the Grassmarket.

Stockbridge

Wander Stockbridge, a village-style corner of Edinburgh beside the Water of Leith. Browse independent shops and delis, then pause at a café before following the riverside path.

Edinburgh Old Town

Explore Edinburgh's Old Town, the medieval heart of the city beneath the castle. Walk the Royal Mile, slip down narrow closes, and take in centuries of stacked stone architecture.

West End

Stroll the West End, the graceful western edge of Edinburgh's New Town. Pass sweeping crescents and grand terraces, then continue on foot to the nearby Water of Leith.

Tron Kirk Market

★ 4.3 · 1,569 reviews

Browse Tron Kirk Market, a historic Royal Mile church now filled with stalls. Look at the 17th-century architecture, then pick through the artwork and handmade gifts on offer.

Leith Cycle Co

★ 4.6 · 309 reviews

Pick up a set of wheels at Leith Cycle Co, a friendly bike shop and hire point in Leith. Choose a standard or electric bike and set off to explore Edinburgh's waterfront and beyond.

Portobello

Escape to Portobello, Edinburgh's easygoing seaside suburb on the Firth of Forth. Walk the promenade, stroll the sandy beach, and finish with a coffee or ice cream by the water.

Edinburgh Printmakers

★ 4.7 · 221 reviews

Visit Edinburgh Printmakers for a closer look at the craft behind the print. Move through the exhibitions, browse the shop for prints to take home, and rest in the cafe afterwards.

Paradise Palms

★ 4.4 · 2,481 reviews

Discover Paradise Palms, a playful plant-based hangout combining a bar, kitchen and record store under one roof. Order creative cocktails and vegetarian Mexican plates while soaking up the easygoing, music-loving atmosphere.

The Caley Bar

★ 4.7 · 118 reviews

Discover The Caley Bar, a chic Victorian hotel bar inspired by the Caledonian Railway. Sip a carefully made cocktail in a polished, relaxed setting with attentive service and evening music.

1820 Rooftop Bar & Restaurant Edinburgh

★ 4.7 · 119 reviews

Discover 1820 Rooftop Bar & Restaurant, a design-led perch above Princes Street with sweeping Edinburgh views. Sample cocktails, small plates and a long list of whiskies while the city spreads out below.

Marchmont

Step off the tourist trail into Marchmont, a tenement-lined district south of the Meadows. Stroll its Victorian streets and pause at an independent café to see how locals live.

Fruitmarket

★ 4.5 · 603 reviews

Walk into Fruitmarket for contemporary art without an entry fee. See the current exhibition in its bright galleries, then browse the bookshop and linger in the cafe.

Vintage Bus Tour with Afternoon Tea or Gin

★ 4.3 · 813 reviews

Climb aboard the Vintage Bus Tour for afternoon tea on wheels in Edinburgh. You'll sip prosecco, work through sandwiches, scones and cakes, and watch the city's landmarks roll past, with the option of a gin cocktail in a teapot.

National Galleries Scotland: Portrait

★ 4.7 · 5,932 reviews

Step into the National Galleries Scotland: Portrait on Queen Street and meet the faces of Scottish history. Walk the grand Victorian halls reading the stories behind each portrait.

Edinburgh Mercantile Ltd

★ 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.

The Outlander Experience Guided Tour

★ 4.6 · 2,378 reviews

Ride out from Edinburgh on The Outlander Experience Guided Tour. Visit villages and castles that doubled as scenes from the series, with your guide linking each stop to the story and time to photograph and snack.

Bakehouse Close

★ 4.7 · 126 reviews

Duck through the 1500s tunnel archway into Bakehouse Close, a tucked-away corner of the Old Town. Wander the little courtyard, take in the old facades and spot the Outlander print shop setting.

Usher Hall

★ 4.6 · 5,806 reviews

Attend a concert at Usher Hall, Edinburgh's celebrated auditorium on Lothian Road. Settle in for classical music or a visiting pop or jazz act, in a hall known for its acoustics.

Dragonfly

★ 4.5 · 873 reviews

Discover Dragonfly, a chandelier-lit, plant-filled cocktail lounge inspired by the 1920s. Let the bartenders craft a bespoke drink to your taste before the evening music picks up.

Circus Lane

★ 4.6 · 636 reviews

Stroll Circus Lane, one of the New Town's prettiest little streets. Walk the curve of cobbles between stone mews houses and trailing greenery, camera in hand, before the crowds arrive.

Edinburgh Castle

★ 4.6 · 110,311 reviews

Climb to Edinburgh Castle, the fortress that dominates the city skyline. Explore the Crown Jewels, the National War Museum and the ramparts with sweeping views over the Old and New Towns.

National Galleries of Scotland: National

★ 4.7 · 17,523 reviews

Walk into the National Galleries of Scotland: National straight off Princes Street. In about 90 minutes you can stand before European masterpieces and Scottish works without paying for entry.

Festival Theatre

★ 4.7 · 4,176 reviews

Catch a show at the Festival Theatre, home to Scotland's largest stage in central Edinburgh. Watch national ballet, opera or a touring production in a handsome, well-run venue.