Arguably the biggest store in the Overgate, it takes up three floors and offers a wide variety of…read moreproducts. There is a great selection of concession stands and usually has great 'mega days' in which to receive fantastic discount on items.

A great Debenhams, with men's, women's and children's clothing and accessories with a home…read moredepartment and cafe on the top floor. It is worth purchasing your perfume and make up there since they now have a beauty points card. Their nail bar is fantastic although it's not there all the time. Women's departments include Topshop, Dune, Oasis and Faith.

What a gorgeous little shop! The Smart Stork sells luxurious baby gifts and children's toys. This…read moreshop is primarily aimed at toys and gifts for small children, so it probably wouldn't suit a child over the age of ten. There are lots of activities and things for children to make inside The Smart Stork which is ideal for parents so that they can look round the shop while their child is occupied playing. The range of toys available in this store is quite amazing - they have castles for boys and princess castles for girls, learning books, soft toys and a cook your own food kit which I would have loved when I was younger. The Smart Stork also has a decent sized baby section, with books, clothes and toys. If there is something you can't find in the shop, they have a huge range of children's goods on The Smart Stork website which are available to order. It is a fantastic shop to pop into to buy something for children, you will be spoilt for choice.

Very similar in style to Fat Face, White Stuff is slightly more expensive and it is hard to see…read morequite why. The clothing is nice and of good quality, but quite unimaginative and overpriced. The staff in this shop are helpful with suggestions of items to try.

Can a little children's store be my favorite place to visit when in Edinburgh? Well, it was was…read more Bon Tot is a beautifully curated children's boutique on a street filled with other cute shops. The shop carried many indie labels such as Bobo Choses, Hugo loves Tiki, Grey label, olli and Ella, etc. The owner was very lovely, she let my toddler explore and play with the baskets and toys in the shop. She really loved it. I asked my daughter where she wanted to visit next time and her reply was Edinburgh. So I guess we'll be back soon ;)

Fantastically original cool shop with the clothing being a breath of fresh air in terms of kiddies…read moretogs. No icky frilly lacy pink party dresses in sight just a funky collection of interchangeable cool separates for wee boys and girls all ethically sourced. I am just hoping that they will eventually start doing adult sizes too!! Their collection of homeware items are well worth a look also. I have their Studio Roof Archetype Buildings on my fridge at home and I am in a completely kid free house! It's definitely a destination shop but if you don't live close enough they have a fabulously well organised website to tempt you.

this store is poorly organised and sometimes can be like a jumble sale…read moresizes are quite small i always have to buy up a size or so to fit no mens dept in this store

Having recently gone through a renovation H&M has come out on top. The stores carries the 'Divided'…read morerange for younger people, the 'Hennes' range and not to mention a kids section as well. The staff have always been helpful when I've needed to locate an item and are usually friendly enough. It's found on the bottom floor of the Overgate centre so means it's alongside a variety of similar shops to help you find your perfect outfit!