Oh look, another shop that sells things and stuff. What stuff? Oh you know, stuff that you want and…read moreneed. Like key holders and candelabras. That sort of stuff. I'm probably being a bit acerbic and unfair. I just don't really have time for shops that sell 'stuff'. The other thing about this places is the smell. They have a massive collection of candles (duh!), scented and unscented. The thing is, a single scented candle on its own can be quite pleasant. Even a few can be OK. But a whole shop full of clashing scents is positively nauseating. To me anyway. You might like that. I'm not saying this is a bad shop, that wouldn't be fair at all. It's got myriad candles and an impressive greetings card assortment. And loads and loads of stuff. Gifts, some people call them. It's just not for me. I'm told it's because I'm a man and I just don't get it. I don't think I want to either.

I used to and, to an extent, still do hate places like this but I'm open-minded about this one…read more It's a 'gifts and greetings' shop - the bane of visits to remote villages with the family as a child. I was here last week with my mum as she wanted to have a look inside for - specifically - some terracotta coloured candles. The ladies inside seemed pleasant and directed took her in the right direction, and she left content with two terracotta candles costing £6. It also sells gifts and little ornaments and things to fill the mantlepiece with. As you can probably tell, I'm no expert in this field but it all seemed pretty reasonably priced. I'll definitely bear this place in mind for future Mother's Days and impending birthdays.

One of my favorite spots to grab local Scottish souvenirs is Isle of Skye Candle Co. on the Royal…read moreMile. This family run business features natural candles hand poured in the Scottish Highlands on the Isle of Skye! My favorite scent was Chamomile & Cedar! Reed diffusers and skincare also available! The staff were very friendly and helpful with product selection and knowledgeable of available options! I am always willing to pay more for high quality products and to support small family owned businesses.

This was my favorite shopping experience in Edinburgh. Their staff is exceptionally friendly and…read morefun to talk to, and their candles smell amazing! I'm sitting halfway around the world enjoying the lovely smell and planning my next trip to restock...cause that makes so much more sense than ordering online!

Received some beautiful pastel flowers from snapdragon. They are absolutely gorgeous. Service is…read moreoutstanding, extremely professional and ensures the customer is happy. Very happy and highly recommend.

From the owner: Fresh, Seasonal Flowers from Your Local Edinburgh Florist…read more Established in 2015 with the clear aim of bringing natural and elegant garden inspired florals to Edinburgh, Snapdragon is a florist, plant shop and botanical store in Bruntsfield, Edinburgh. Inspired by the changing seasons, our small team of skilled florists create luxury fresh flower bouquets and floral arrangements for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, parties, events, funerals, and all life's special moments.

Black Moon Botanica is a magical shop with two locations in Edinburgh (as well as an online shop…read morethat ships internationally!). They are "candlemakers and purveyors of esoteric and magickal goods" offering loads of artisanally crafted jewelry, books, art, tarot, and more. Their soy candles and wax melts really are their specialty though (some of my favorite in the world; and, also, I can't get scents like what they make anywhere else). They've done an exceptional job describing the fragrances and uses for each of them online if you want to look. My favorites: 1) Mercury Retrograde (patchouli, bergamot, jasmine, white gardenia, vetiver; designed to "keep you grounded and supported while lifting your mood when things are going awry!") 2) Witch Wood (pine, cedar wood, cypress, sandalwood, eucalyptus, fir; "perfect for grounding, rituals working with nature, and when in need of the forest in your own home. Ideal for Yule and winter solstice, this smells of a grove of Christmas trees.") 3) Cabin In The Woods (... I think? this was a holiday scent and it smelled like wood smoke and fir and ash and fresh air!) I appreciate that the staff doesn't rush my experience browsing, touching, smelling everything. They are knowledgeable about their products; and, they also seem excited about what they're currently doing and what they hope to do in the space in the future (I've been here when an artist was inquiring about how to get their tarot featured; I've been here when an older man was inquiring about what tarot even was because his granddaughter was asking about it and he wanted to "buy her some" - in both situations, the staff was lovely, engaging, and friendly). See you soon for more candles soon, friends!

Cute wee gift shop at Haymarket. I had passed it a few times commuting to work and took the chance…read moreto pop in on my way home. Nicely laid out inside and lots of quirky things everywhere you looked. A little pricey but good quality stuff. I took the chance to grab a bargain looking through all their birthday cards that were reduced in price. I always have a couple of spare cards in the house and tend to stock up on them when I get a chance like this. 10 cards bought that were £2.50- £3.25 each now half price. Nice shop, will need to keep it in mind for little birthday gifts.

The cute, the kitsch, the quirky; that which induces the 'awww!' - I love it all. So it's no…read moresurprise that I fell head over heels for Pippin, as it embodies all of the above. When in search of a gift in Edinburgh before heading home, the oh-so-cute Pippin sign caught my eye. I headed over to the sweetest of shops with the sweetest of stock. Although there are some baby clothes in the window display and more inside, this is a relatively small part of the store and its offerings. There are plenty of lovely candles, brooches and cards to browse from a variety of different designers. Just the sort of things you'd find on etsy, which is totally up my alley. The gift was for a candle-loving friend headed to Aus so I decided that, naturally, a nice candle would be just perfect. - They had quite the selection! One range slightly cheaper and the other a little more expensive as to suit all budgets which is great. I sniffed and I sniffed till I found just the one. Would I like it gift-wrapped? 'Oh, yes, please!' So my gift looked suitably pretty in its blue wrapping paper. And at no extra cost. What a nice touch! What could make me fall even more in love with Pippin? 'Pippin supports British designers and companies, providing our customers with high quality hand picked products.' To me, that's super cute!

Since the last time I've been in person, Black Moon Botanica has a) started shipping…read moreinternationally via their online store and b) opened up a second location in New Town that's... 1. bigger, 2. seems to have even more options available, 3. and has *much* nicer staff. I know this location in particular is of significance to the owner, but I'd rather visit the location on Thistle Street.

Absolutely incredible customer service, such a friendly bunch of people! The selection of books…read moreabout Celtic and Scottish lore is phenomenal and reasonably priced. When I asked about a particular book I was looking for they were kind enough to direct me to the bookstore next-door when they realized they were out of that particular copy.

Amazing service and very good value for money. I am very happy with the purchases I have made here…read moreover the years and after meeting the owner and talking to her I love this shop even more. She shared my excitement for the products, you can really see they're all chosen with care. Favorite small shop in Edinburgh.

Bruntsfield is an area that's full of little boutique-style shops, selling a plethora of different…read morethings. Tucked in among these, and (currently) surrounded by scaffolding is a gem of a card shop - The Bay Tree Company. I find that I am increasingly unsatisfied by the cards provided by the major high street card and stationary chains. Cards are either too cheesy, full of unnecessary poems, or guaranteed to be the same as everyone else gets. We're always looking for that something that bit different. This is where this shop comes in. Whilst it is not a large shop, it succeeds in cramming a large array of cards into a small area. All cards are of a superb quality and cover a variety of styles as well as all the standard occasions. A bright interior and cheerful shop assistant ensures that you are always going to find the card you require. I have been more than satisfied each time I have used them. Cards, of course, range in price and the prices are perhaps slightly more than in a high street store. However, you are paying a bit more for a much better quality of card, and so this should be no barrier to using this great little shop!

I presume the name Out of the Blue is meant to send the message that this shop is full of assorted…read moreitems that will surprise you and come across as a bit different, and I would agree that in this case, the shop pretty much deserves the name. There is a wide selection of most gift related genres here, so if you're in a rush to buy someone a present and this shop is nearby, I'd definitely recommend having a peep inside, because you're sure to find something. There are some quirkier items to choose from, like a cheese door wedge (who wouldn't laugh if they saw that in someone's house...no...just me?) and other novelty gifts like a clock, bottle stopper or lip gloss complete with crazy design of some kind. If novelty doesn't do it for you, then there are also plenty of play it safe, people pleasing options, with some pretty trendsome accessories for the home and some awesome women's Irregular Choice bags. There are also office accessories and other manly items like cufflinks, Top Gear and Superman merchandise, plus the eternally can't go wrong option of a good old scented candle for the ladies.

Wow. There are so many gift shops in this area, in fact, there are loads in the whole of Edinburgh…read morebut am I tired of them? Absolutely not. I am an absolute sucker for gift shops, even if the purchase I end up buying is a gift for myself rather than someone else. Out Of The Blue stocks what you would expect from such a store; handmade cards, gift wrap, candles, cuddly toys, home accessories, toiletries and other quirky little keepsakes that make perfect presents and are also good fun to browse. As an avid gardener I was immediately drawn to the cute gardening tools on offer and had to resist temptation as I was actually on a mission to get a gift for a friend. I ended up leaving with a little set of cupcake shaped lip glosses that I'm sure my friend will love, they were very reasonably priced and the staff were really friendly and helpful too.

I love the huge array of little gift shops in Edinburgh so I'm always on the lookout for more. Joe…read moreA. recently spotted Gingerlily and so took me to it. Its location is slightly out the way but easy enough to drive to or get the bus. The shop itself is pretty big. They sell the usual gifts and trinkets such as candles, pretty jewellery etc. It was all lovely stuff but nothing really stood out to me and that's why I'm giving it three stars. There are many other gift shops in Bruntsfield that I was chose to go to first but if you're passing then it is worth a look in. I will have another look one day and maybe I'll change my mind a bit. There is nothing wrong with the shop at all, their products are lovely, just not my favourite.