Introducing our one-stop-Christmas-shopping guide for gifts from Edinburgh’s Hidden gems!
With your help we’ve carefully crafted a list of independent businesses who are based in Edinburgh and are ideal for a variety of Christmas gifts.
Fear not, if you love all things Edinburgh but don’t live here, or prefer to shop ‘web-surf’ style our selected establishments have an online order service so you can shop from the comfort of your own home.
Happy Shopping!
Eat, Drink and be Merry!
Food and Drink Gifts
Demi-John
The world’s first liquid deli, showcasing the full freedoms of taste experienced on the continent, but with a focus on locally sourced British produce. The concept is simple but superb….pick your own bottle, which come in a variety of shapes and sizes, then choose your favourite (liquid) food or drink and fill until your hearts content (or the bottle’s full! ) You can refill your Demijohn bottle again and again….so it’s a gift for life not just Christmas.
Address: 32 Victoria St, Edinburgh EH1 2JW
Website: www.demijohn.co.uk
IJ Mellis Cheesemonger
Something of a cheese institution in Edinburgh, IJ Mellis and his team are purveyors of fine farmhouse and artisan cheeses presenting customers with an exquisite range of flavoursome cheeses combined with a retail philosophy based on a traditional old fashioned sense of service and style.
Address: 6 Bakers Place EH3 6SY (Stockbridge) | 30a Victoria St EH1 2JW (Old Town) | 330 Morningside Rd EH10 4QJ (Morningside)
Website: www.mellischeese.net
The Marshmallow Lady
The world’s first marshmallow shop, whose name-sake sweet treats are light, fluffy, gourmet marshmallows – in a tempting array of flavours include vanilla bean, cookies and cream, chocolate mousse and prosecco and rose petal to name a few.
Address: 14 Rodney Street, Edinburgh, EH7 4EA
Website: www.burghbakes.com
Deck the Halls (and Walls) with Something A Little Bit Different
Quirky homewares, arts, furniture and accessories type gifts.
Curiouser & Curiouser
A shop full of beautiful things made by creative people. Ideal for prints, framing services, books, quirky cards, lampshades, throws, jewellery and much more. These gifts are for those who have a love for colour, illustration and good design.
Address: 93 Broughton St, Edinburgh EH1 3RZ
Website: www.curiouserandcuriouser.com
Daisy Cheynes
From natural soaps, lotions and potions through to cushions, throws, cheese knives, funky table-wear and a great selection of unusual gifts for the ‘wee people’ this shop offers the very best of unique gifts all sourced from some of the most creative and modern designers in Scotland and beyond.
Address: 51 Raeburn Place, Edinburgh EH4 1HX
Website: www.daisycheynes.com
Victoria Hopkins
For lampshades and cushions that will add a big dose of pizzaz to a room, Victoria Hopkins is your girl. Her collection fabrics and colours range from teal velvet, monochrome geometrics through to neon pink piping – and are f.a.b.u.l.o.u.s! Or if one room is just not enough her interior design packages are the perfect way to welcome in the new year with a fresh new look.
Website: www.victoriahopkins.co.uk/shop/
Heavenly Peace
Pampering, revitalising and a little bit of me time.
ZEN Lifestyle
Zen Lifestyle, is Edinburgh’s multi-award winning beauty salon, day spa and skin clinic with treatments ranging from relaxing spa treatments to advanced skincare and cosmetic treatments. The salons are a haven of peace and tranquillity so treat that special someone to a bit of well-deserved down time.
Website: zen-lifestyle.com
All About Eve
Give the gift of glamour and book a manicure at the super stylish salon located in Bruntsfield. From an express mani, spa pedi or a full set Brisa Gel we think this is the perfect gift to give that pampered feeling.
Website: www.allaboutevesalon.co.uk
Jingle Bell Frocks and Socks
Stylish wear for men and women.
Jane Davidson
From designer classics to niche brands this boutique store on Thistle street showcases a stunning range of luxury designer womenswear clothing and accessories that you won’t find elsewhere in Edinburgh. If you want to buy a really special statement gift this is THE place.
Address: 52 Thistle St, Edinburgh EH2 1EN
Website: www.janedavidson.co.uk
Frontiers
The Frontiers ethos of ‘great style is timeless, ageless and fun’ and their range of popular independent brands including Norse Projects from Copenhagen, Folk, Oliver Spencer, and Universal Works from the UK means that you’ll find a garment gift for anyone who would love a gift of understated style.
Address: 18 Stafford St, Edinburgh EH3 7BD
Website: www.frontiers-man.com
Your Christmas Angels
Gifts for little people and pets.
Just Dogs
The owners at Just Dogs are devoted dog owners and dog lovers so they know what “doggy” people want for their pups. The shop stocks a great range of natural dog foods, cute accessories, toys, grooming and travel supplies (we love the Christmas House of Paws squeaker free elf!). They also offer training and health advice and a visit to the shop presents the opportunity to mix with dog-lovers, you may event meet a dog walking companion or dog sitter on one of your visits!
Address: 14 Deanhaugh St, Edinburgh EH4 1LY
Website: www.justdogsshop.co.uk/christmas2018
Gullivers Toys and Gifts
Fill those stockings and sacks with all the exciting toys this shop has to offer. Their shelves are brimming with a great selection of brands; both new and classics and their range includes gifts for new-borns through to creative, educational and most importantly FUN toys for well everyone really! The hard part will be deciding which gift to buy
Address: 165B Bruntsfield Place Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Website: www.gulliverstoys.co.uk
