Independent shops, Crafts

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Hillhead Bookclub

17 Vinicombe Street, Glasgow, G12 8BE

{hb} has all the atmosphere of a club, yet bizarrely lacks books. But don’t feel short-changed – the menus have clever wordplay a-plenty to get literary tongues wagging. Enjoy a brunch, things involving eggs, connoisseur sandwiches, meaty stews and…

Doodles Ceramic Workshop

29 Marchmont Crescent, Edinburgh, EH9 1HQ

Paint-your-own pottery workshop and shop, also selling a range of organic soaps. Admittedly, it's not the sort of shop that you just walk into for a spot of browsing, but it has become increasingly popular with birthday and hen parties.

Eero & Riley

7 Easter Road, Edinburgh, EH7 5PH

Friendly, brilliantly-priced (most items well under £20) shop with a tangible sense of humour, stocking homeware, gifts and jewellery. We love the Invisible Bookshelves, the astroturf-inspired toothbrush holder, and the fact that these things sit…

The Studio

De Courcy's Arcade, 5 Cresswell Lane, Glasgow, G12 8AA

Classy curios and antiques for your bohemian home. Everything is specially chosen, and there's a nice selection of Art Deco vases and light fittings.

White Blossom Paper Boutique

96 Bruntsfield Place, Edinburgh, EH10 4ES

White Blossom is a small independent shop stocking a large range of coloured card, beautiful handmade papers and envelopes, Japanese Chiyogami and Thai silk range. This beautiful little boutique in Bruntsfield also has a range of recycled cotton paper…

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The Black Box Boutique

98 West Bow, Grassmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2HH

Black Box is an independent design boutique based in the heart of the buzzing Grassmarket, Edinburgh, showcasing Britain’s most exceptionally curious jewellery, textiles, ceramics, illustration and more! The boutique is also home to an in-house…

The Himalaya Centre

20 South Clerk Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9PR

In 2005, at the Scottish Parliament, the Dalai Lama told Reka Gawa: ‘Don't forget you’re Tibetan; keep the culture alive.’ She had long dreamed of opening a shop, and in 2007, inspired by his words, she did so: the photo of their meeting hangs proudly…

Joyce Forsyth Scottish Designer Knitwear

42 Candlemaker Row, Edinburgh, EH1 2QE

Strange, beautiful and completely unique hand-made knitwear suitable for lovely witches and stylish eccentrics. Prices range from £5-£265.

Damselfly and the Queen Bee

380 Great Western Road, Glasgow, G4 9HT

Two shops in one; both stuffed full of arty, girly, crafty, gift ideas. As shopping experiences go, it's a little like walking in to a Victorian scrapbook.

Laurel Gallery

58 St Stephen Street, Stockbridge, Edinburgh, EH3 5AL

A friendly, vibrant, and independent gallery based in Stockbridge with an eclectic selection of original art, crafts and painted furniture. The gallery also runs art, craft and paint technique workshops for Annie Sloan Chalk Paint as well as being the…

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One World Shop

St John's Church, Princes Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4BJ

On the terrace of St John’s Church is a slightly different shopping experience from the big shiny chains on Princes Street – the largest Fair Trade outlet in Scotland. As well as books, gifts and crafts they sell a range of internationally sourced Fair…

Ragamuffin

278 Canongate, Edinburgh, EH8 8AA

Gorgeous, tactile knitwear for wool enthusiasts; stock includes several hard-to-find Scottish and European designers, and there's a quirky in-house label too.

Sarah Dallas Living Home Interiors

63 Raeburn Place, Stockbridge, Edinburgh, EH4 1JF

Homes and Interiors shop selling stylish homeware and home accessories alongside beautiful gifts and cards. Lots made in Scotland.

Welcome Home

CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3JD

A beautiful, well-curated collection of books, furniture and jewellery (mostly from local, emerging designers), in new, more central premises at the CCA.

The Candle Store

23 Robert Street, Glasgow, G51 3HB
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Elements

De Courcy's Arcade, 5–21 Cresswell Lane, Glasgow, G12 8AA

Brightly coloured, crammed full of gifts, cards, candles and cutesy, sparkly, proddable 'stuff', Elements is the sort of store that sums up the Cresswell Lane shopping development. Designed for yummy mummies with a sense of humour. Prices range from £2…

Fabhatrix

13 Cowgatehead, Edinburgh, EH1 1JY

Where did you get that hat, old bean? Well, Fabhatrix, actually. Top hats, clôches, trilbies, Scottish felt hats, vintage style, silk wedding hats, red hats, bowlers, straw hats, quirky tweed deerstalkers and feather fascinators …Fabhatrix sells nothing…

Helios Fountain

7 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2HY

Aaaah. Wholesome shop stuffed with beads, handmade toys, candles, crystals and more books than you could shake an incense stick at, including magically-illustrated children's books and a selection of complementary therapy reads. Just going in there is…

K1 Yarns Knitting Boutique

89 West Bow, Edinburgh, EH1 2JP

Knitters' paradise! Every possible colour and texture of yarn you can imagine, plus patterns, weekly classes, and an informal area for sitting and, well, knitting.

The Leaping Hare Vineyard Restaurant

Wyken Vineyards, Wyken Road, Stanton, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 2DW

Wyken is a 1200-acre farm which includes a flock of Shetland sheep, a small herd of Red Poll cattle and a 7-acre vineyard producing award-winning wines, including the English Wine of the Year. In 2009 our 'Wyken Bacchus' won the East Anglian Wine of the…

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Materialise

28 Lady Lawson Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9DS

The Old School Beauly

High Street, Beauly, Highland, IV4 7BX

Do you know that feeling when you find a wonderful hidden treasure? That’s the feeling you get when you come across The Old School Café. From our orchard and herb gardens to our private view of historic Beauly Priory. From savouries made from local…

Owl & Lion

66 West Port, Edinburgh, EH1 2LD

Owl & Lion Bindery, owned by Florence-trained bookbinder Isabelle Ting is the first bookbinding establishment to open in the city for decades. Isabelle offers bookbinding classes for all levels, as well as producing her own innovative ranges of…

Pippin

30 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH12 5JZ

Pop in to Pippin and pick up a gift… Pippin is an independent gift boutique with a difference. Selling jewellery, cards, gifts and homewares, Pippin showcases emerging design talent alongside established design brands. Proprietor Erica Stahl hand…

Red Door Gallery

42 Victoria Street, Edinburgh, EH1 2JW

The best place to pick up artisan jewellery, prints, paintings, sculpture and completely individual greetings cards, all by local artists. Regularly changing exhibitions, lovely, friendly staff and a great selection of funky old lomo cameras if you're…