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.

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.

Blessings and Blossoms is just as delightful as the name suggests! It's packed to the rafters with…read morekids clothes for kids as young as newborns and with the helpful owner at hand 24/7, you're unlikely to struggle to find what you're looking for! When I was in, I was on the hunt for a gift for my new baby cousin and the owner didn't hesitate for a second to show me what I am sure to return and purchase - the most gorgeous sparkly baby shoes I have ever seen! Not in a gawdy way, but in a cute as a button way! The decor is absolutely stunning to boot; the most beautiful window display, with wooden toys and frilly dresses, that the town has to offer for sure and a giant wooden dolls house on top of the changing room; at 22 I was in awe! Blessings and Blossoms has a sale on now, so high tail it along, you won't find nicer reasonably priced kidswear elsewhere!

Ok, so I will admit that I have no real interest in shops like this - mostly because thier are no…read moreyoung people in my life who might benifit from gifts from a place like this. My girlfriend however has a baby brother, and more often than not I am dragged into here to help choose something. And I must admit, there is always something in here that would be great for any child ever - its just one of those places. It mostly does clothes for babies and younger kids, but there are also a few toys etc, which is pretty nice. The staff guy was very friendly, and he helped my girlfriend choose when I was unhelpful - so big thumbs up to him!

This branch is on two levels, ground floor for clothing and upstairs for housewares…read more Being within a good sized retail park there are plenty of free parking spaces close by. This makes it easy when purchasing bulky items as you don't need to struggle with them them up the High Street. The fashion section is always stocked with a wide range of up to date clothing in both petite and regular sizing. Upstairs in the homewares area you get a great selection of coordinating goods for the bedroom, bathroom or lounge. A really good service is the fact that you are able to collect orders from and deposit returns to the Next directory, saving you on postage costs. I have always found the staff ready to help and alwsya willing to phone around local branches if they don't have the size or colour that you are looking for - they can even arrange for it to be sent to the store for you to collect. Open until 8pm weekdays which is handy if you work full time.

Next is located in the centre of the retail park at chapel level situated on two floors next offers…read moreeverything you need for women, menswear and for the children on the downstairs level. Upstairs you will find there homeware department where you will find most this you need for your home from kitchen dining room, bathroom, livingroom, bedroom in lots of different style and colours you can also have the option to order larger furniture straight to your door. If you have a mail order catalogue you can order goods straight to the shop and return items free of charge. Next is open like most of the shops at the retail park open late until 8pm

This is a sweet little boutique, with lovely gifts and a selection of toys and accessories for…read morechildren. I noticed they're also started selling clothes - some of them vintage! - on one rail outside the shop and another inside. There's a great selection of candles, cards and other lovely things that would make an excellent gift or treat for yourself. There's an abundance of gift shops to to choose from in the area and, whilst this isn't my first choice, I really enjoy popping in as its a pleasant wee shop to browse and staff always say hello and offer help if you need it. I also like having a peek in their ever-changing window displays!

What a sweet little shop!…read more This place caught my eye a few weeks ago, when I stopped dead in my tracks and found myself wandering in to utter: "How much is that Dalek in the window?!" I'm such an adult. The Dalek turned out to be the coolest bubble bath that ever there was and was a sweet price of £7.50. Unfortunately, I hate baths and not even the super cute container could justify my purchase. So I left, knowing that soon, the universe would give me the necessary excuse to buy nerd soap. Enter #SocialMediaSanta. If you're not familiar, this is a very nifty initiative run by Shelter Scotland to give families that otherwise could not afford them, presents for the holiday season. They ask for unwrapped toys and then distribute them throughout the city. You know what is an unwrapped toy? DALEK BUBBLE BATH! Yes, just a week after my window love fest, I found myself gleefully skipping back to this spot to take a Dalek to a nerdy kid in need. Along the way, I realized they stock a ton of other amazing toys - from neat craft kits (paint your own trucks!) to super cute baby bath gloves (the hungry caterpillar! nostalgia bonus!) and everything in between. What started as a one toy purchase turned into fifteen and I swear, I had more fun buying them then the kids who will soon receive them. This place gets a little bonus love from me because the lovely lady behind the till threw in some soap and lotions (for Moms!) free of charge to pay it forward to the folks in Edinburgh. I am the Evil Auntie to two little ones back home, so I dare say i'll be popping back here again to find them unique toys and nerdy giftables, even if it'll cost me a bomb to get them back across the point. But if you have local little ones (or ones on the way!), you should definitely poke your head in here. The prices might be a bit higher then your big box options but the cool factor is worth the price tag.

This is Kirkcaldy`s only true designer store. there is an original Schu on the high street but…read moretheir range of designer clothing has become very limited of late. If designer labels are your thing then Manifesto is the place to shop. As everyone knows designer fashion is already expensive but being the only store in the are stocking it, Manifesto is even more expensive. They stock a wide range of both womans and mens designer clothing and shoes. The staff are always very helpful if pushed but rarely offer any assistance without being asked and they dont always seem the happiest nor friendliest bunch. If you do not mind paying a bit more to shop local rather than visit the big cities designer outlets then this shop a good alternative to having to travel!