Independent shops, Gifts, "edinburgh"

Pinky, frothy, girlie clothes and accessories for Bruntsfield's yummy mummies. Everything from high-fashion wellies to designer reductions, plus a handy wardrobe exchange so you can pick through your neighbours' couture jumble! The staff are…

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.

Cracking little shop in the heart of Leith. Although it sells Scottish crafts, don't think for a second it's the same sort of tartan tat you'd find in the tourist zones. They also come with a splendid all-ethical produce guarantee.

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…

ReMade is a gallery shop, specialising in local sustainable design. Also fairtrade and vintage.

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…

In the heart of Edinburgh's old town, Golden Hare bookshop stocks a beautiful and hand-picked selection of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, graphic novels and children's books. We specialise in illustrated and beautifully produced books. These are…

Bliss is the perfect place to pick up a great gift for a new baby or good friend. Only supplying products from small companies you are sure to find something of high quality and originality thats not on the high street, there is also a wall dedicated to…

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…

Alongside beautifully-designed wrapping paper and greetings cards, Paper Tiger also stocks the famous Moleskine notebook and a gorgeous selection of unique travellers' journals, address books and photo albums sourced from around the world. Prices range…

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 Black Mausoleum sells all sorts of creepy stuff. In this dark dungeon on the site of the old Witchcraft shop in Candlemaker Row (reputed to be the inspiration for Diagon Alley in Harry Potter) you will find obscure hand crafted presents, discount…

Living room, bedroom and dining furniture in oak, ash, cherry and walnut.

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…

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…