Such a cute mom n pop candy shop. The owner was so nice and offered us free samples of home made…read moretablet (made by his wife) They also carry assorted Irn Bru (Scotland's national soda) flavored candy! I got a few bags to bring back as souvenirs. Delicious and unique! We also picked up strawberry belts and cola gummies. They ship worldwide too!

My niece and I love visiting Bains sweet shop for obvious reasons, its so colourful and inviting…read morefrom the outside and the inside, its like stepping into Willy Wonka's chocolate factory. Bains sweet shop isn't expensive and the owner John is such a lovely man, he is so charismatic, passionate and takes the time to chat and pass on his knowledge of making Tablet. He even went the extra mile and sent me the recipe which is amazing! I plan to make it with my niece and hope it turns out half as good as Bains tablet. The kids love it, I love it and I will be stocking up on treats for xmas or buying gift vouchers for a later date. I highly recommend visiting and don't worry if you can't get to the shop you can always order online and buy some of those old favourites from your childhood as a gift for yourself or for someone else you know who has a sweet tooth. Bains literally has all sweets and treats imaginable!

What a cute little sweetie haven, you will be spoilt for choice with all the sugary treats here. It…read moreseems that these retro sweet shops are becoming a growing trend and seem to be popping up all over the place. Lickety Splits definitely has a lot more character than most and if it's wedding favours, gifts, childrens party bags or just some sweets for yourself you don't have to look any further. It's a really nice idea for wedding favours and all you need to do is choose what kind of sweets it is you're after and Lickety Splits will gift wrap everything into little favours, very cute. The decor is gorgeous with wooden flooring, quirky tables and polka dot patterns, it's very bright and airy and all the sweets are organised in glass tubs on fresh white painted shelves. My favourite sweeties have to be the little chocolate cups they're so addictive and moreish. I only found out about this place last week but I think I'll be popping in quite a bit now I know it's there, I could go for some fried eggs just now actually.

Stopped at this shop as part of the Chocolate Tour of Edinburgh. It's a fab mix between an…read moreauthentic wee sweetie shop, a gallery and a gift shop. The lady in the shop was very knowledgable about her stock. She was able to match people with their local sweets and talk a lot about the changes sweets have gone through over the years (no more cocaine on our sweeties!!). The gallery/gift shop area was a nice little browse too. The shop is very small so our group of 10 was a bit squashed when some other shoppers arrived. The shop is dog friendly and had some water and food outside for any visiting pooches!

Traditional sweet shop on the Main Street, they also sell ice cream slush puppies and home made pop…read morecorn.

The chocolate fountain at this Princes Street store is highly tempting and I went in the first time…read moreI walked past! They do all sorts of combinations and whilst the marshmallow kebab dipped in melted chocolate is a favourite of many, that's a little bit of a sugar overload in my opinion. I opted for a strawberry kebab instead, which was heavenly but I have two reservations; I feel like I could have recreated it at home with a bar of good quality chocolate and some strawberries from Tescos. Whatsmore, it was quite messy to eat. It's not that pricey, and worth a try. Just be armed with a lotttt of tissue paper!

Wonderful selection of chocolate with reasonable prices. They also sell gelato in some of their…read morecandy flavors. My husband had a small cone of super chocolately chocolate and really enjoyed it.The salesperson was very friendly and helpful in aiding me in selecting gifts. The location on Frederick Street in Edinburgh is next door to Hotel Chocolat Cafe, which also sells candy and serves decadent hot chocolate. Both sell delicious chocolates.

The staff was so lovely and enthusiastic. Many flavors of fudge to choose from. They even had vegan…read moreoptions. Samples were provided. We were very happy that we stopped by.

I ended up in the store by accident but I don't reget that at all this Fudge is some of the best…read morefudge I've had in a while it's so good I got a box of five not even 30 minutes ago and have already almost eaten 3 the guy who served me was super nice and gave out free samples which were amazing if you're visiting its definitely worth a stop in

Magnificent sculpture of Sir Walter Scott is the largest monument to a writer in the world. He…read moresits in the Princes Street Garden . Tours are available during the week.

Not open 24/7. Sunday early. Nobody there. Good for you, but update your hours. Lovely setting.read more

Creamy, delicious, local ice cream shop with a nice side view of the Edinburgh Castle. Depends when…read moreyou go, there's a small queue outside this tiny shop that only allows six people inside at a time. The shop workers are really friendly, providing flavor recommendations if you can't make up your mind. The cherry in cream flavor was amazing.

I had my sights on this place during my visit to Edinburgh but I only managed to get it on my final…read moreday before my flight back. This place is right by The Vennel so it was a convenient location on my midday stroll. I first walked by and there was maybe 10 people in line so I decided to get it after visiting The Vennel. On my way back there were only 3 people ahead of me so great timing to enjoy delicious gelato in the cold but clear skies overlooking the castle. And I did just that. I was torn between the Salted Caramel and the Pistachio and I knew I couldn't finish 2 full scoops. The worker saw the indecision painted all over my face and recommended the Pistachio since it was a limited item. So I went with that. To my surprise she also included a large spoonful of the Salted Caramel just so I can try it too! Such a nice gesture. So there I was enjoying the creamy, delicious gelato sitting on a bench just across from Mary's Milk Bar. All the while indulging and soaking in the magnificent view of the castle and the very tasty gelato :)

Hollipop is the newest addition to the retro/American candy shops that have been popping up all…read moreover Edinburgh recently. I've not been in the other stores so unfortunately can't compare, but I'll admit I felt a bit underwhelmed by Holipop. The store feels a bit under stocked, and of what it does have it carries some sweets that you can get in most stores here. They certainly do have some retro-ish things and some American candies but I guess I was expecting a more old-fashioned funky feel to the place. The kind of place where you could get £1 worth soor plooms or something. That being said, the staff were nice and accommodating. I got the impression that they would happily at least try to order in what you're looking for. So, overall I found it to be a bit less than I was expecting but still A-OK.

When I first found this shop I thought it was rather bizarre and they have so much health food it…read moremade my head hurt. I like being healthy but dried bananas really aren't my bag and the prices for such items are usually extortionate. Thankfully they are very reasonably priced at Julian Graves so if you're looking to shed some weight or are just feeling guilty about eating unhealthily On my last visit I bought a large bag of licorice and some fat free rice crackers to nibble on for the train journey home. Delish!

Any place that sells red liquorice is a proven winner in my eyes. True to form, Experience (a…read moresomewhat bizarre name for a health foods shop) sells the chewy red stuff by the bucket load and I love it. Dried fruits and other packets of health food are all here but admittedly I'm only drawn in by the liquorice treats. In fact I've run out, I'm off to get some!