Independent shops, Gifts

The creepiest wee place in Edinburgh in the graveyard of a former funeral bothy, famous for being haunted. Greyfriars Graveyards hosts this wacky emporium of ghostly souvenirs. Equally formidable to its sister store The Black Mausoleum.

A well-loved Broughton boutique and online retailer, Curiouser & Curiouser casts its net wide, selling kitchenware from Koloni and Sagaform, ethically-sourced homewares and textiles from Nkuku and Ayla, and a range of gifts, prints, bags and…

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.

Brilliant, dedicated, er, design shop for the most fabulously stylish households around. Design Shop UK is run by knowledgeable and trend-aware staff, and stocks thoroughly contemporary and progressive pieces by the likes of Phillippe Starck, Missoni…

The Dragonfly gift shop and boutique specialises in 'something different for everyone'. From beautiful clothing, baby ware, jewellery, cards, home-ware, unique art to candles, bath scents, books and much, much more. Gifts are sourced from near and far…

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…

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…

Dark, incense-scented fairy cavern full of statuettes of imps, pixies and assorted gnomes. Run by a woman so ethereal she might well be a fairy herself.

Ladies’ clothing, jewellery, accessories and highly covetable knickers for the Pollokshields girl.

Eked out inside a beautiful old building by Kelvinbridge, this densely-stocked store is the absolute first stop for trendy WEndies hunting Cath Kidston chintz or Orla Kiely handbags. They also do nice lines in tongue-in-cheek pressies, Alessi…

The window displays at this lovely wee indie florists are legendary on Byres Road, particularly around Valentines Day.

Hadeel is unique amongst fair trade shops: it is focused on marketing Palestinian hand crafts. Items for sale include silver and mother of pearl jewellery, embroidered bags and purses, olive wood carvings and hand woven woollen rugs. Also stocked are…

Little sister to Kelvinbridge institution Felix and Oscar, and an essential stop for trendy WEndies hunting Cath Kidston chintz or Orla Kiely handbags. They also do nice lines in tongue-in-cheek pressies, Alessi kitchenware, and non-cutesy kids' fashion.

Tiny fashion boutique stocking Lazy Oaf clothes, Coveted magazine, and gifts including lace bow necklaces and dress-up Lady Gaga paper dolls.

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…

A beautifully selected mix of minimalist homewares, neon-trimmed ladieswear, locally designed stationery, and several hundred other small temptations. It's run by husband-and-wife team, textile designer Fee and interior designer Adam Storey.

The bridal shop for everything but the dress, it ranges between vintage and modern designs. Wide selection of jewellery, lingerie and head-wear.