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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…
The Himalaya Centre
20 South Clerk Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9PRIn 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…
Sublime Hair Design
16 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2JUIt's a spanking-new establishment, but we're intrigued. Architecturally sculpted into the bottom of DanceBase to international hairdresser Lesley Moses' vision, darling, Sublime stays open til 9pm, providing customers with a glass of wine before they go…
Swish Print
50 Cockburn Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1PBFabrick print t-shirts while you wait. They didn't say what you should wait for, but with 300 designs and 25 lettering styles you are sure to be kept busy. Custom print a hoodie, a bags, a t-shirt or even some underwear (clean of course). Prices range…
One Up Records
17 Belmont Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1JRA record shop of the old school, One Up is run by music lovers for music lovers. The only independent record store in Aberdeen is stacked with CDs, posters, and signed memorabilia. Boxed sets are a speciality while downstairs is a den of vinyl and…
Joe
3 Greyfriars Place,
Edinburgh,
EH1 2QQ
The long-running store formerly known as Joe Cool has supervised many a teenage ear piercing, but it's equally good for quirky homeware, excellent off-beat jewellery, and witty cards.
ALC
61 Thistle Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 1DY
A relative newcomer to the Edinburgh fashion scene, ALC specialises in women’s jeans – but the hand-picked selection of styles also extends to other clothing and accessories.
Galletly & Tubbs
431 Great Western Road, Glasgow, G4 9JAInteriors, furniture, wall-hangings, vegan handbags, candles and art deco birthday cards. Oh, and jewellery, Christmas decorations, ceramics, soft furnishings and the occasional ashtray shaped like Chairman Mao's head. The fully comprehensive range of…
Katy Rodgers at Knockraich Farm
Knockraich Farm,
Fintry,
Stirling,
G63 0LN
From an idyllic courtyard housing a café, gift shop, deli and soft furnishings business, Katy Rodgers has built up a thriving business, best known for artisan yoghurts from the family's sixty-strong herd of British Friesian cattle. The awards have come…
Main Point Books
77 Bread Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9AHSituated between a lap-dancing club and a church, Main Point Books specialise in mind-expanding tracts. Fans of Vonnegut, Brautigan, Dick and Orwell will find plenty of politically-charged sci-fi to keep them happy here, and there's a great section of…
Arkangel & Felon
4 William Street,
Edinburgh,
EH3 7NH
Arkangel & Felon is a women's independent fashion boutique in Edinburgh's West End Village which opened it's doors in the Summer of 2010. Our aim is to provide an eclectic yet wearable mix of fashion and accessories within a luxurious and…
Arkay Imaging Ltd
228 Leith Walk, Edinburgh, EH6 5EQA small business offering a wide range of printing services, office stationery and personalised gifts.
Cookie
29 Cockburn Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1BPPretty cotton print frocks, brief, patterned smocks and edgy T-shirts from the likes of Eucalpytus, Yamama, Ruby Walk and Sugarhill. Certainly at the top end of the Cockburn Street price range, but still that little bit more affordable than anywhere…
Eve Boutique
8 Kildrostan Street, Pollokshields, Glasgow, G41 4LULadies’ clothing, jewellery, accessories and highly covetable knickers for the Pollokshields girl.
Bill Baber
66 Grassmarket,
Edinburgh,
EH1 2JR
All natural womenswear designs by husband and wife duo Bill and Helen Baber, who've been in the business since 1977. Jewel-bright woollens, cashmeres and silks hang in the window of their cosy shop and studio, and shoppers can watch as all garments are…
Brazen Studios
58 Albion Street, Merchant City,
Glasgow,
G1 1LH
Really something rather special, this one. The high-concept interiors of this Merchant City jewellery showroom and design studio don't even get close to the imagination of the in-house designers. Creating one-offs and hip, edgy bespoke pieces, with a…
Chillie
19 Haddington Place,
Edinburgh,
EH7 4AF
Women and children's boutique: Unique, smart casual, feminine women's clothes, shoes, jewellery, handbags, beautiful things you will not find on the high street. Fun, colourful, kids clothes and great gift ideas.
Circa Vintage
37 Ruthven Lane, Glasgow, G12 9BGPacked-out vintage store with a broad selection. Really good for Art Deco jewellery, and at the other end of the spectrum, fabulously tacky 1980s elasticated belts. Prices range from £5-£75
Cranachan and Crowdie
263 Canongate,
Edinburgh,
EH8 8BQ
Bringing some welcome authenticity to the Royal Mile – albeit with a generous selection of shortbread for visitors – is, ironically, American Beth Edberg. Her deli's smart pine shelves show off the knowledge of the food scene she's picked up over 13…
Curiouser & Curiouser
93 Broughton Street, Edinburgh, EH1 3RZA 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…
