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Shops and shopping

Edinburgh and the Lothians offers a shopping experience like no other. Whether you want hip arts and crafts, cutting-edge fashion or unique Scottish jewellery, the shops in Edinburgh have it all.

Interior image of Jenners department store from the top floor

Jenners department store

People sit outside a Princes Mall shopping centre coffee shop

Princes Mall

Customers sit outside Cafe Grande enjoying a coffee and the sunshine on Bruntsfield Place

Cafe Grande, Bruntsfield Place

Victoria Street leading down to the Grassmarket

Victoria Street leading to the Grassmarket © Kenny Lam

A day shopping in Edinburgh and the Lothians

Enjoy a fabulous day of shopping in Edinburgh and the Lothians whether you’re after authentic Scottish wares, clothes, accessories or local produce.

the exterior of Edinburgh's Harvey Nichols store, Saint Andrews Square

Lothians shopping and Livingston Designer Outlet

Explore some of the towns of the Lothians for great local shops and independent stores, or visit the Livingston Designer Outlet for up to 60% off designer prices.

Linlithgow town centre

Shopping - Stockbridge, West End, Bruntsfield and Morningside

The shops around other areas of Edinburgh, outside the heart of the city, offer the chance to spend a quiet day browsing unusual and independent stores while enjoying the atmosphere of these fantastic urban villages.

Customers sit outside Cafe Grande enjoying a coffee and the sunshine in Bruntsfield

Edinburgh shopping centres

Edinburgh has a number of great shopping centres, all of which offer a great range of stores in one place with easy access by bus and plenty of car parking spaces.

Look onto coffee shop outside Princes Mall

Shops - Royal Mile and Grassmarket

The shops on the Royal Mile and Grassmarket are the ideal destination for unique and unusual gifts, from cutting-edge fashion to authentic and creative Scottish gifts.

Looking up Victoria Street which is lit up at dusk

Shopping - Edinburgh's Princes Street and other areas

Shopping in Edinburgh is a fantastic experience as you can browse the stores of several great spots including Princes Street, George Street and the St James Centre while admiring fine architecture and striking views of the castle.

Close up of the Jenners department store sign

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