Independent shops, Wi-Fi

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Valvona & Crolla Caffè Bar

19 Elm Row, Leith Walk, Edinburgh, EH7 4AA

An Edinburgh institution for many years now, the Contini family's Valvona & Crolla shows no sign of letting its standards slip. Of course, whether you can make it through to the fresh but rustic-styled dining area in the back depends on whether you…

The Lighthouse

11 Mitchell Lane, Glasgow, G1 3NU

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 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…

Kiss the Fish Studios

9 Dean Park Street, Stockbridge, Edinburgh, EH4 1JN

Kiss the Fish is both a gift shop with all manner of crafty trinkets and treats on offer, and an arts and crafts studio holding regular workshops for children and adults alike. As well as open drop- in sessions every day, the studios run summer…

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.