Cobbler's Key is an often forgotten little cobblers/locksmiths on busy South Clerk St…read more Most people go to Timpsons nowadays, the chain store that has really cornered the market on key cutting and shoe repair- an ever necessary business. The truth is that the quality, as far as new keys are concerned, with professionals at local stores like this, if often far better. At least that is my experience. Cobbler's Key also offer watch battery replacement, patching and stitching of clothes as well as providing a range of leather goods. They also do gardening tool sharpening! Although I can't imagine there is a huge demand for that around here.

Excellent cobbler. Mark works extremely well, is kind, friendly and honest.read more

I discovered Hutton's completely by accident when taking a new route home one day (I like to mix it…read moreup, I keep finding shops that I never knew existed). It's very near my flat so I filed it away in the 'useful' category of my brain for any future shoe emergencies. As it happens, I had two pairs of boots that were in desperate need of being rehealed, so, shortly before a winter break, I took them in to get repaired. No problem, but due to the time of year (December, busy) they wouldn't be ready until the following Tuesday. Absolutely fine. Of course I then failed to go in a collect them on the Tuesday, and so left it utterly last minute thinking I'd just pick them up on the Wednesday morning on my way in to work (suitcase in tow as I was flying out that afternoon). Fail. Hutton's was shut for their own holiday. And to be fair to them, as soon as I saw the signs saying "Shut Wednesday 2nd - Monday 7th" I realised they had been up the previous week, I'd read the signs and then immediately forgotten about them. This left my in a shoe dilemma, as I'd gone out wearing wellies, and required an emergency purchase from the ever-reliable New Look. When I did manage to go in and collect the shoes, they'd done a great job. The cost of getting two pairs of boots rehealed was just over £16. I have no idea of how expensive or otherwise this is, but it seemed fair. The heals are flat, which is something other cobblers have failed at (why would I want convex heals?!), so they get an immediate thumbs up for that and will earn my repeat custom.

In my experience (raised in Edinburgh and Leith) Hutton's are the best cobbler and key cutters in…read morethis area. Great customer service. It's an independent family owned shop which has been in business for close to a century now. I'm from the area and asked older folk and they said it had been run by the Hutton family since as long as they could remember. After some further research online, it turns out it was opened in 1923 by the grandfather of the current master cobbler, Ian Hutton. Not just a cobblers, they also cuts keys and other jobs like that. Highly recommended. Support local businesses.

Great service.Very helpful and knowledgeable also very accommodating always prefer these guys to…read morethe other boys who have a boss who runs Prison Services for 2 tier Kier

Good shop, good selection of keys. Had a few pairs of shoes repaired there too and they always seem…read moreto make a good job.

They were quick, efficient, pleasant and accurate as they copied two keys for me. And…read moreconveniently located. What more could you ask?

I know that this locksmith contractor is the best in the area because they were very professional…read moreand highly skilled and I saw no errors or any other such issues when they did the repair job. Very good work and highly recommended to all, you can't go wrong here.

I can't thank this place enough they were absolutely brilliant with me. I had a broken upvc lock on…read moremy door and was quoted £500 from another locksmith. This friendly store gave me all the advice and parts I needed to fix my door for £79.00. i would advice anyone with locksmith problems to go to this store first. for excellent advice and service

These guys are great and very helpful. Went in to see if they had a replacement lock for my…read morebathroom door down at Seafield Kirkcaldy. They explained those locks were no longer made but told me where to find replacements. I looked, they were right, problem solved. Thanks Again

I like this place. It's totally no-nonsense shoe repairs and key cutting. Drop your stuff off,…read morecome back a little while later. None of this "come back next week" business, this guy will get the job done on your lunch break. I have this pair of heels where the little plastic bit on the tip of the heel likes to come off. Constantly. This results in me walking straight on the metal nib under it. Heels + little metal nib = slippery. Slippery + the cocktails I drink when I wear heels = me falling over (it's the shoes, honest). You can therefore say that SOS Shoe Repairs keeps me from falling over. I'll take it.

Dropped in a couple of minutes before closing time on a Friday afternoon, half expecting doors to…read morebe closed or at best a cold reception. To my surprise I was given a warm welcome by staff who then proved to be extremely helpful in finding exactly what I was looking for. Staff members and the service they provided a fine example of a rapidly dying art - where customer satisfaction is everything.

Needed a single nut for a sink stopper. The guy in the shop spent time with me finding the nut I…read moreneeded and didn't change me. Super friendly and helpful. Anything I need in the future I'm headed to Edina.

Amazing customer service at a fantastic price!…read more I must shout out and recommend a fellow local business today Burgh Locksmiths https://www.burghlocks.co.uk/ I called Alistair yesterday to explain that my VW car key fob was no longer working. We arranged that he would call at my shop in Bruntsfield (Edinburgh) today and would ascertain what was required. It turned out that he needed to instal a new remote in the car and he drove to where the car was parked, did what he needed to do and was back with a replacement key plus a spare within around half an hour! I am absolutely delighted, it is so unusual to experience such fantastic service these days, plus the cost was fraction of what I would have paid had I gone through a VW dealership. Thank you so much Alistair for your amazing and friendly service, I have already recommended you to someone else.

Very helpful and perfect example of customer service. Stayed…read moreopen beyond regular closing time to cut a replacement Yale key for me...key was cut very quickly and efficiently :-)