Arkangel, 4 William Street, West End
0131 226 4466
www.arkangelfashion.co.uk
Gorgeous boutique selling unusual, eclectic girly clothes and accessories.

Armstrongs, 83 Grassmarket, Old Town
0131 220 5557
www.armstrongsvintage.co.uk
Prepare to enter the best ever dressing up box when you walk into this classic Edinburgh shop. It may smell a bit musty but it’s the only place to go if you need a dressing up outfit or indeed a dinner jacket or a kilt. If you go with friends you are sure to have a laugh in the dressing rooms.

Stems, 22-24 Grindlay Street, Tollcross
0131 228 5575
Owner Kate Howells, has created something wonderful in her fabulous flower shop. If you’re looking for something exotic or classical, Kate will never fail to delight.

Valvona and Crolla, Elm Row, Hillside
0131 556 6066
www.valvonacrolla.co.uk   
Valvona and Crolla is one of Edinburgh’s greatest institutions and a must do for ‘foodies’. Every single shelf is dripping with all sorts of delicious Italian produce and display fridges stuffed with authentic cheeses and meats. Well worth the visit but you may have sharp intake of breath when they tell you how much you owe at the counter! There’s a café attached to the shop serving great breakfasts and lunches. Award winning Italian wine selection.

StockXchange, 5 Young Street, New Town
0131 220 2181
Specialising in high quality pre-owned designer clothes and accessories, you’re bound to find a hidden treasure here from Armani, Gucci, Prada or D&G to name but a few. This is a must visit for any girl about town.

Absolute Nails & Beauty, 22a Dundas Street, New Town
0131 556 3610
Why not treat yourself to a little pampering while you’re in Edinburgh. Nicky, in our office was recently treated to a luxurious Guinot facial with Corinne at this newly opened nail and beauty salon on Dundas Street and highly recommends it. The salon itself is intimate and girlie and offers anything from sculptured acrylic nails to facials, massages and waxing. The treatment rooms are cosy with heated beds (be warned you may end up drifting off to sleep!) and the girls are incredibly friendly. So get yourself booked in girls or boys for a truly relaxing experience!

Arkangel, 4 William Street, West End
0131 226 4466
www.arkangelfashion.co.uk
Gorgeous boutique selling unusual, eclectic girly clothes and accessories.

Jane Davidson, 52 Thistle Street, New Town
0131 225 3280
www.janedavidson.co.uk
Old Edinburgh favourite selling women's high fashion. Superb service.

Cruise, 94 George Street, New Town
www.cruiseclothing.co.uk
Cruise is Scotland’s leading independent retailer of trendy high end fashion for men and women with a few branches throughout the city.

Armstrongs, 83 Grassmarket, Old Town
0131 220 5557
www.armstrongsvintage.co.uk
Prepare to enter the best ever dressing up box when you walk into this classic Edinburgh shop. It may smell a bit musty but it’s the only place to go if you need a dressing up outfit or indeed a dinner jacket or a kilt. If you go with friends you are sure to have a laugh in the dressing rooms.

Belinda Robertson, 13a Dundas Street, New Town
www.belindarobertson.com
Jane sells her own beautifully designed Scottish knitted cashmere from her shop. There’s a permanent sale room downstairs for finding the odd bargain.

Hawick Cashmere Company, 71-73 Grassmarket, Old Town
0131 225 8634
www.hawickcashmere.com
It’s always divine to walk into a cashmere shop and try things on even if you don’t buy them, which will be difficult after you’ve realised just how gorgeous they feel. This shop has a superb selection.

Stems, 22-24 Grindlay Street, Tollcross
0131 228 5575
Owner Katrina Howells, has created something wonderful in her fabulous flower shop. If you’re looking for something exotic or classical, Kate will never fail to delight.

Flowers by Maxwell, 32b Castle Street, New Town
0131 226 2866
Maxwell’s is another Edinburgh institution and if you are looking for something beautiful and traditional this is the person to see.

Monica Higgins, 22 Argyle Place, Bruntsfield
0131 477 2923
www.flowersbymonicahiggins.co.uk
Lovely service in this top Bruntsfield florist, run by the charming Monica Higgins. Always a divine selection to choose from and make a beeline for the home grown roses and dahlias when they are in stock.

Valvona & Crolla, Elm Row, Hillside
www.valvonacrolla.co.uk  
Valvona and Crolla is one of Edinburgh’s greatest institutions and a must do for ‘foodies’. Every single shelf is dripping with all sorts of delicious Italian produce and display fridges stuffed with authentic cheeses and meats. Well worth the visit but you may have sharp intake of breath when they tell you how much you owe at the counter! There’s a café attached to the shop serving great breakfasts and lunches. Award winning Italian wine selection.

Greengrocers and Organic Shop, Argyll Place, Bruntsfield
One of our favourite shopping streets in Edinburgh. Argyll Place, has a range of greengrocers, health food, and organic shops. There is a mini organic supermarket too, which has a superb range of quality world ingredients and is a vegetarian paradise. Just around the corner is Eddie’s seafood market and Monica Higgins.

Herbie, 66 Raeburn Place, Stockbridge
www.herbieofedinburgh.co.uk
Extremely popular Stockbridge deli with divine chicken liver pate and other cold counter ‘delectables’.

Lupe Pintos, Leven Street, Tollcross
www.lupepintos.com
Great Latin deli packed with a great selection of chillies, chorizo and machengo. They have 20 kinds of tequila, if you’re up for a big night.

Harvey Nichols Food Hall, St Andrew’s Square, New Town
www.haveynichols.com
Great selection of quality products, wine and spirits. Good chocolate range too. Fresh produce is expensive but it’s handy in you are indulging in a few clothes purchases.

Jenners Food Hall, Princes Street, New Town
No visit to Edinburgh would be complete without a trip to Jenners. They have an excellent food hall on the top floor, which is a perfect place to either treat yourself to some delicious Scottish produce or buy a gift for friends.

Crombies, 97- 101 Broughton Street, New Town
www.sausages.co.uk
One of Edinburgh’s finest butchers, Crombie’s have a delicious selection of organic and locally reared meats. They also have a fantastic range of speciality sausages which regularly win awards. Best place to pick up ingredients for a cooked breakfast.

Bowers, 75 Raeburn Place, Stockbridge
Not for the blood shy! This proper old style butcher has superb quality meat and game and you’re likely to hear some of the funniest chat you are to witness this year whilst waiting in the queue next to a dead pheasant or twenty. Good range of taxidermy too!

Armstrongs, Raeburn Place, Stockbridge
www.armstrongsvintage.co.uk
One of the best fish shops in Edinburgh, with a fantastic range of fish and creatures from the deep. It is also located very close to other speciality food shops. Great smoked salmon.

Eddie’s Seafood Market, 7 Roseneath Street, Bruntsfield
If you want to embrace the full fish experience then head to Eddie’s. They have the full range of seafood here and all the staff are dressed in wellies. Owned by Chinese who are particularly discerning about the quality of their seafood. On Saturdays try and grab some sushi which Eddie’s wife gets up at 3am to make.

SUPERMARKETS

Tesco
7 Broughton Road, New Town   Tesco Superstore
4-6 Brunswick Place, Hillside      Tesco Express
94 Nicolson Street, Old Town    Tesco Metro

Waitrose
38 Comely Bank Road, Stockbridge

Sainsburys
9-10 St Andrews Square, New Town   Sainsburys Local
29-30 Simpson Loan, Old Town            Sainsburys Local

M&S Food Hall
54 Princes Street, New Town

Majestic wines, 39 Causewayside, Bruntsfield
0131 662 8512
www.majestic.co.uk
Excellent national wine merchants, with a superb range of wines, sold by the case only. They also deliver.

Oddbins, 5 Queensferry Street, West End
0131 226 7970
This branch of Oddbins has an excellent range of fine wines. If you require a delivery please call  0870 6010015.

Valvona & Crolla, 19 Elm Row, Hillside
0131 556 6066
www.valvonacrolla.co.uk
Much more than just award winning wines! This shop is an Edinburgh institution, and a great place to take guests. Packed to the gunnels with delicious Italian produce, and an excellent range of wines. They bake fresh bread on the premises, and the fruit and veg is direct Italian fields. There is also a very good café there too. A definite must do experience whilst in Edinburgh!

Cadenheads Whisky Shop, 172 Canongate, Royal Mile, Old Town
0131 556 586 
Specialist whisky supplier with some very rare whiskies as they use independent bottlings. They also sell rare aged rums.