Shopping

The Royal Mile offers the perfect spot to find that special souvenir of Scotland - you'll find a range of items in your family tartan (and if you're not sure which it might be, they can sometimes help trace your family name to find it), including kilts. You also have the chance to pick up a bottle of whisky from Royal Mile Whiskies  or The Whisky Shop for that extra special something.

Photo Courtesy of the Scotch Whisky Experience

Specialist chocolatiers such as The Chocolatarium, fudge shops like Fudge Kitchen, coffee shops The Milkman Coffee and even a Christmas Shop are located on the Royal Mile. You'll also find a number of shops selling Harry Potter-themed memorabilia including Museum Context and The Great Wizard, and more Scottish knitwear than you can shake a stick at.

Pick from a range of Scottish food, drink and gift items at Cranachan and Crowdie or pop into The Royal Mile Gallery for some antiquarian prints or maps for your wall.

If you're looking for some new sparkly jewellery TwoSkies make beautiful and high quality, sustainable native Scottish jewellery - the perfect gift for someone special. 

At the Scottish Textiles Showcase, you can find a treasure trove of Scottish crafts, from blankets and throws to clothing and gifts, all made by the finest Scottish artisans and wool mills. Or dress to impress in some stylish British and Irish knitwear with matching accessories from Ragamuffin 

The Scottish Storytelling Centre, located in John Knox House, has a bookshop filled with the work of Scottish writers, and a fantastic cafe.

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