Shopping in County Of Edinburgh, Scotland

A bunch of harmless goth kids often hang out in front of the branch of this excellent indie music CD shop where the steep steps of the Fleshmarket Close meet Cockburn Street. It's best for new ... More on Frommers

Keep your head warm, and your whole body will stay warm. Well, so goes an old saying. But it is true, and given the occasionally gusty weather in Edinburgh, a saying worth keeping in mind. This shop has hundreds of ... More on Frommers

Once an outlet of the venerable, homegrown James Thin bookshop (which alas went out of business), this store near the Royal Mile still has a knowledgeable staff and wide-ranging ... More on Frommers

Schuh (pronounced "shoe") has the latest in footwear, including some yellow, red, and blue plaid boots made famous by a local ... More on Frommers

Discount DVDs; rock, pop, jazz, and dance CDs; books; and more are found in Fopp's Rose Street branch. Open until 9pm. More on Frommers

There's practically something for everyone -- except a leading department store -- at this tri-level mall next to Waverley Station and beneath the city's main tourist information center. There are about 80 shops selling fashions, ... More on Frommers

One of the more sophisticated boutiques in Edinburgh; if it's the latest in Scottish fashion, expect to find it here. Racks have included "Anglomania kilts" created by that once controversial lady of clothing design, Vivienne Westwood, ... More on Frommers

The stock at this rather small shop on the Royal Mile is huge: Some 1,000 different Scotch and other nation's whiskies are available. Prices range from around £20 ($40) to £900 ($11,800). Staff know their ... More on Frommers

Bespoke -- that is made to order -- clothes made from tartan can be ordered from this well-known Highland-based kiltmaker, ... More on Frommers

On the Royal Mile, Ness has two shops filled with knitwear, skirts, T-shirts, and whimsical accessories, scoured from areas around the country from the Orkney Islands to the Borders. You'll find hand-loomed cardigans and ... More on Frommers