Disappointment. I was excited for this store…read more This store has interesting clothing to offer - some vintage some new. The prices were pretty steep. Many clothes were damaged, and the tag did not mention the damaged item. I understand that items are vintage, but it should be disclosed of the condition of the clothing. The v store was very hot and packed with people. I was unable to look at everything because shoppers kept bumping into me or cutting me off unfortunately. The clothes were not very organized either. It was hard to look through them. If they did crowd control and limit the shoppers inside, I may have had a better experience. This has been the most disappointing shop during my Scotland holiday so far.

One of my favorite vintage shops in the world! I look forward to coming here every time I am in…read moreEdinburgh. I have found some really unique pieces for great prices.

I went to Joey D's today and bought an upcycled jean jacket. I am in my 50s and not a fashionista…read moreat all. I wasn't planning to buy anything, but a garment on the outside of his store caught my eye. Once I went in I found the perfect jacket! Joey has a lot of talent and a charming personality to match. I think he's very talented and has a good eye for color and matching fabrics together. His clothing is fantastic and worth checking out something new.

Sometimes I wish I was alternative enough and 'boho' enough to be able to wear this sort of thing…read more The stuff they stock here is definitely not for the mainstream high street shopper, and more for the 'Kate Moss ain't got sh*t on me, I set my own trends' sort of people. In other words, it's a bit of an acquired taste. A lot of the stuff you look at, and even though you think it looks ok, you can't think of a single time in anyone's life where it would be appropriate to wear it. Don't get me wrong, it's a great place to go and have a browse even if it's not on your way or you're not in the area. It's jut that, in my case, I definitely am one of those boring people who's perfectly fine with what Princes Street has to offer.

Take an individual piece of clothing out of Aladin's cave it's probably the worst thing you've ever…read morebought. According to everyone who's older than me this is one of the oldest established vintage clothing boutiques in Edinburgh. Lots of animal prints, lots of sequins and polyester, like any second hand shop really. but for some reason Herman Brown seems to be slightly uglier (which as we all know, is a great thing) having never found an excuse to wear a 150kg dress I'm sad to say I've bought NOTHING in the 800 times I've been in but it's still great fun trying stuff on.. Shop owners everywhere are shaking their heads, right?

I got so excited the first time I stumbled upon Herman Brown…read more It's a vintage store with originality, and packed full with well sourced stock. There was granny jumpers aplenty, batwing sweaters, suede jackets and a decent selection for the boys. It's not overwhelmingly busy with stock, leaving you free to browse without your brain being bombarded with a ton of information. There is definitely enough to satisfy your vintage cravings however, and loads of accessories for you to dig into your wallets for. There is a good supply of boots, buckles and bangles, not to mention half a ton of gorgeous brooches in a glass cabinet underneath the cash desk. You can always tell vintage suppliers who hire experienced staff, and Herman Brown has that. They are a very approachable bunch who are informative if you want to find out more about an item. Herman Brown is full of goodies, and being established for over twenty years it's safe to say they didn't jump on a bandwagon - they built it!

I love this vintage shop on leith walk, although I don't have the body or the height for most of…read morevintage clothes I love vintage jewellery and this feels like a true authentic vintage clothing shop, even the owner (I assume is the owner) wears head to toe vintage which shows he's passionate and I can imagine he only deals in genuine vintage pieces. Honestly love this shop!

The British Heart Foundation charity store, located on a street full of charity shops, manages to…read morestand out because of its impressive window display of the latest items available in the store. This shop is literally packed with everything you can expect from DVDs to clothes to books and bric-a-brac. As with all charity shops it's ideal to browse, and best if you aren't looking for something particular or else have a vague idea of what you want (i.e a white t shirt for a dress up). The prices are not the lowest on the street but it's still worth a browse around and in both cases that I have been in here the staff have been super friendly!

I nipped in here for a wee browse last week and it really is crammed to bursting. Most charity…read moreshops only have a couple of second hands videos/DVD's but they literally have hundreds here all very well organised and easy to browse. To be fair, if you go to somewhere like Fopp or HMV you will probably get brand new ones for cheaper but I guess you're getting a reasonably cheap item plus you're giving to a good cause so if you're feeling in a giving mood maybe head here. They had a great selection of clothes and if you take the time to browse I'm sure there's lots of pretty items just waiting to be uncovered. They also have an extensive range of knick knacks and I had my eye on a candle holder shaped like an old flip flop, one of the funniest designs I've ever seen, I'm surprised the original owner could bear to part with it.

Love this place. The people working here are very friendly and their coffee and foods are very nice…read morequality. I especially enjoy the art and jewelry pieces made by local artists throughout the cafe.

The atmosphere here is so comfy and relaxing! I love it! I took the pancakes with bacon & syrup and…read morethey were good, also they kept me full for a while. The staff is kind and polite. Maybe the local is a little far from the centre of the city, but for whoever stays nearby it's perfect for a good start of the day!

FANTASTIC PLACE!! Best shop in Edinburgh by far. Anne was such a great help to me & so friendly!…read moreUnique hand made pieces and beautiful handmade silk scarves at (by American standards) insanely low prices: $37 for a jaw dropping handmade silk scarf which would easily be $137 back home in California. Unique jackets and wraps and stunning handmade jewelry for only $20. Crazy. If I lived closer I'd be here all the time lol! Anne even told me helped me to find a "locals pub" to check out which was a great place. Thanks Anne for all your help!!

This is more vintage than thrift and pretty expensive for both. The woman working there was plenty…read morenice, not a huge selection so don't go in thinking you'll spend a lot of time or dig.

I walked into Bliss and it was like immediate warmth. Stephanie was so lovely, she is clearly so…read moreexperienced and knows what she is doing. She explained where all the dresses go and what the styles are and said okay, SCATTER and we all grabbed stuff off, she did too, and I think I tried on around 4 or 5 before I got to that one. Every dress was properly discussed, talked about what I liked and what I didn't like so Stephanie could help us narrow down the dresses a lot more. She was so incredibly respectful, I got changed as she stood outside the changing area and just held a hand out for the dresses. she was so clearly more focussed on making me happy rather than trying to sell me anything. We tried The Dress with a belt and she took it off and said it's too conventional, you're not looking for conventional right now, and was helping me look at Etsy for veils and recommending other places it was just the best experience. The recycling nature of Bliss is amazing in such a wasteful industry. I could not recommend Steph enough, she completely changed how I felt about dress shopping.

Avoid at all cost!!!!! I came especially from West Lothian (paid for a return train ticket) to be…read moretold that I wasn't allowed to buy any accessories (bolero or wrap) because I didn't bought my dress from their store. On top of that the sale assistant wasn't particularly friendly. At the end I was gutted because I've wasted my time and my money for nothing.

Rusty Zip is a spin off of Armstrong's, and has all the quality of the vintage outlet crammed into…read morethis compact shop. Armstrong's is sprawled out in a vast space, but I quite liked being able to pick through the packed railings in here without having to travel too far! Garments are nicely ordered, well displayed (as you would expect from an Armstrong's store) and have the same fun, frilly vintage appeal. There are spangles galore, not to mention a decent selection of beaten up cowboy boots. It's worth noting that the clothes shipped off to this outlet are considerably cheaper than in Armstrong's proper, with sparkly 70s disco boob tubes coming in at a fiver! They had some nice leather jackets cheaper than I've seen elsewhere, and a good selection of clothing for guys. They had some great offers on denim shirts - if you buy a denim jacket you get one for free! The shirts were dirt cheap as it was and with denim making a big comeback this season, I can see their Lee shirts selling out faster than a speeding bullet. The staff were friendly and relaxed, going about their business while leaving me free to browse. It's a bit more laid back than Armstrong's and with more bargains. Love it!

As previous reviewers have mentioned, the Rusty Zip is a little sister of Armstrong's, one of the…read morebiggest vintage clothes stores in the City. The Rusty Zip is quite small but crammed full with garments, trinkets and accessories. I personally am a fan of their leather post man bags.My flatmate loved their shoes, which were in very good condition, and not to mention affordable, considering they were leather boots. Their cashmere jumpers are quite nice, and they have a good selection of men's clothing as well. Prices vary depending on the garment in question, and their are some true vintage pieces in here. Whether or not you would ever wear them, or if you question if vintage shops are just over-priced second-hand shops I will leave that to you. I still like the quirky finds in this shop and it's down-to-earth attitude to it's stock. (they even have 70's disco glitter boots for your Abba fever party- not just brand stuff)

In my opinion, Carnivàle Vintage is the best vintage shop in Edinburgh! All the dresses are in good…read morecondition. And they are reasonably priced. The owner knows a lot about vintage fashion, she will help you find the best dress! I also like that there are TWO fitting rooms in this shop! I highly recommend this shop, I will definitely go back.

From the owner: Carnivàle specialises in vintage clothing from the 1940s-1970s. We have both menswear and…read morewomenswear as well as furniture, jewellery and accessories. We are passionate about bringing old things back to life and clean and mend items so they can be enjoyed for several more decades to come.