Edinburgh is a beautiful city, full of history and culture. However, it’s also a shopping haven with something to suit every taste and budget from high-street names to designer boutiques and luxury department stores.
Bespoke Weekends can arrange a personal shopping experience tailored to your own needs, but if all you require is a nudge in the right direction, just let us know your style and taste and we will be more than happy to advise you on the best places to go to.
Here is just a snippet of the shopping heaven that awaits you………
Harvey Nichols
From the ground floor which is filled with cosmetics, accessories, designer handbags and the fab champagne nail bar, work your way up through several floors of cool designer labels and the latest cutting edge fashion. At the top is the Forth Floor Bar and Restaurant where you can relax, soak up the atmosphere and enjoy their acclaimed food and drink, as well as panoramic views of Edinburgh.
Multrees Walk
Venture through the side door of Harvey Nichols and find yourself in another designer paradise, with everything from Mulberry, Louis Vuitton and Emporio Armani to G-Star, Replay and Reiss………. After all that shopping, a drink might be in order at Valvona & Crollas Vin Caffé. A lovely Italian wine bar with an outdoor seating area for those lucky enough to visit when the sun is shining.
Jenners
This department store has proudly stood on this corner site on Princes Street for over 100 years. Recently taken over by House of Fraser, there is floor after floor of designer clothes, accessories, cosmetics, lingerie, shoes, jewellery, handbags and luggage. There is a café, food hall, florist and hairdresser. If you are lucky enough to be in Edinburgh during the festive period, Jenner’s’ towering Christmas tree is an unmissable attraction.
George Street
Formerly the financial district of Edinburgh, George Street is now home to a selection of trendy bars, clubs and restaurants as well as some of the most beautiful boutique hotels. As if that wasn’t enough, it also has the city’s most exclusive designer stores including......... Jo Malone, Space NK, Karen Millen, Coast, Cruise, Hugo Boss, LK Bennett, Whistles, Jigsaw to name but a few.
Princes Street
A mile of shops run along one side of this famous street including all the high-street favourites: Gap, H&M, River Island, New Look, Next, M&S ……. If that leaves you worn out, just cross to the other side of Edinburgh’s main thoroughfare, where princes Street Gardens rest in the shadow of the castle.
General Information
As well as catering for more particular tastes, Edinburgh also has the main chains, including Marks & Spencer, House of Fraser, John Lewis and Debenhams.
A haven of independent shops, boutiques, galleries, bars and restaurants are located around the city. Bruntsfield, Morningside and Stockbridge all offer an extensive shopping choice as well as numerous fantastic bar and restaurant options.
The Edinburgh Festival takes place in August each year. It comprises of a variety of festivals and events including the International Festival, The Fringe Festival, Edinburgh Book Festival, Edinburgh Military Tattoo, the Jazz Festival and Edinburgh Mela.
