Located just on the corner of Portobello High Street, this antiques shop is in a prime place to…read moreattract those passers by who just happen to be have a little look in the window. And before you know it your in there having a closer inspection. This is exactly what happened to myself. With its glass windows, you can see right into the shop, and see the many glorious antiques which are on offer. There is a real good mix match of antiques in Friday Street, with no real focus on a certain period of antiques. This makes it quite random and nice in a way as you are viewing items with different styles from different periods. Prices are not cheapest, well, I suppose antiques are not cheap items are they! A great little shop with friendly staff with chairs, lights, home ware and ornaments galore! A great place to get lost in!

Being a history student, antiques will always attract me, not that I have the money to be able to…read morepurchase anything in such shops, as antiques tend to be pretty expensive. Just like Matthew, I was walking along Portobello when Friday Street Antiques and Curiosities caught my eye. The shop is full to the brim of little bits and pieces, all of which would probably have absolutely no use to you, but that's not the point. The point is that you have a piece of history, and if that's what you are after, then you will love this place. There is no specific date on when the items come from, although most are late 19th century, early 20th, and there is no specific item on sale here and that's why I like it so much, you never know what you are going to find in here. The owner is very knowledgeable of her items and she even gave me bits of information on certain items without me even asking about them!

C & M Ladieswear, situated in the middle of Portobello High Street, is a sleepy shop selling…read moreclothing that may appeal to older generations of women. It sells jumpers, dense cotton t shirts and trousers designed to be comfortable as much as fashionable enough. Prices are very reasonable, and the staff will help you out if you need anything. It reminds me of clothing stores such as Bon Marche or Habitat. I may be off the mark, but the pastel colours and cooling cargo pants aren't too far away from the fashinons sold in these high street outlets. Great for women who are looking for something functional and bright to wear, C & M Ladieswear is typical of clothing stores you often see near Britain's beaches - laid back, affordable and a wee bit different from the high street brands.

Beautiful department store on Princes St, with a super unique layout due to the historical building…read moreit's in. If you are from Canada, this store is just like Hudson's Bay. If you are from the USA, it's just like Macy's. Ran out of Clarins cream and stopped here to stock back up. Had AMAZING service by the rep!

I had purchased a cashmere overcoat back in the mid 1980's. Most likely when the store was owned…read more& operated by the original owning family. I'm in the USA. This coat is as good as new almost 40 years later. It was well made. If there was a way to contact the original owning family I would like to thank them for such a well made garment.

Fort kinnaird in edinburgh is amazing. It's got dining, shops and entertainment like…read moreNever before

Fort Kinnaird is a large retail park that requires a lot of walking to get around. Great if you…read moreknow what you need, much less fun just for browsing. I don't get the layout, why not just build a mall where everything is undercover? And why is everything spaced all over the place? I think they want us to walk more. Example, toystore next to a H&M but more clothing stores on the other end of the retail park. Bit of a mess, doesn't make sense and does no make for a fun afternoon of shopping. Parking is ridiculous too and people have no patience. If you can head to the high street or buy online I'd reccommend that instead.

It's 5 stars all the way! It's just a great spot that connects you to many different parts of Old…read moreTown. The views of the castle from here are also incredible. Especially if you want to see the volcanic plug under the castle. The best views of it are from here. It's also where you can make your way up the Vennel Steps to see the old defensive walls of the city. There are even two or three different ways that you can get to the castle from here. The Granny Green Steps are located on the west side of the square. It will take you up to Johnston Terrace where you can take another set of stairs called Castle Wynd North up to the castle. The second option is to take the Castle Wynd South path in the middle of the square which will lead into the Patrick Geddes Steps and directly to the North Steps. Another way is to walk up West Bow from the square to Victoria Street (also in Grassmarket). Take the stairway up to Victoria Terrace and then make your way up to the steps at Castle Wynd North or to the Royal Mile. You'll get a different perspective of the Grassmarket area and the castle from all angles. We visited it daily. We even passed through it on our way to Greyfriars Kirkyard via Candlemaker Row. The National Museum of Scotland is also easily accessible from here. The square in Grassmarket is the perfect meet up location. There's a lot of dark history here as well. It was one of the public execution sites that included the unsuccessful one of "Half-Hangit Maggie Dickson" in 1724. There's a bar at the square named after her. You'll also see a memorial written on the stones of the square for the last person (James Andrews) to be hanged at the gallows there on 4 February 1784. All creepiness aside, it's a very lively and active place that you'll pass through at some point. I mean, how could you not? It's an area full of beauty and history. *Updated on 5/5/2026 to correct a name.

Grassmarket is located in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town, just behind Edinburgh Castle. It's one…read moreof the oldest parts of the city, dating back to the 14th century. it is a popular area of the city today, just as it has been for many years. The Grassmarket is one of the most vibrant and charming neighbourhoods in Edinburgh and it's not a place you want to miss. However, one of the best parts about visiting this area are the views you'll get of the castle! Lined with buzzing bars, restaurants with worldwide flavours, delicious coffee shops and eclectic shops, the area's winding streets are a delight to explore at your leisure. Take a historic walking tour. Free historic walking tour maps are available from the local pubs and shops in the area. You can read or listen to the audio history of the area here. OR Visit the Greyfriars Bobby monument and grave site of a devoted little dog.

This is the latest new shop to hit Portabello High street newly open Sainsbrys Local. The isles in…read morethis store are that tight that even one shopping trolley would struggle to make room. Limited stock on display and barely any bakery section on weekends.

Greengrocers are few and far between nowadays. The supermarkets are rapidly taking over their…read morebusiness, meaning that you'll be lucky to find one on a high street now. Banana Republic in Portobello is one of the few that I've seen in the city. I love the smell of greengrocers. There's something about the smell of fresh fruit and vegetables that just can't be matched. Although small, this place was packed with all sorts of fruit and veg, with a great deal on the pavement in front to tempt the passers by. No doubt this place is facing stiff competition, and we'd do well to use places like this to stop the supermarkets taking over completely.

Great little fruit and veg shop in Portobello…read more All sorts of healthy goodies here from the basics such as potatoes, onion and carrots to imported items such as blueberries and exotic fruits. All the produce is laid out old fashioned style - eg. on the pavement so you pick what you want and then head inside to pay. There are also some more basic items inside too. It is a busy wee place, especially on a Saturday morning, but there is something gratifying about shopping 'local' or independent and selecting the veggies and fruits you will be using through the week. I have always found that the fruits and veggies I have bought here have always lasted well if I store them correctly and prices are reasonable. As I don't live down here, I'm not here every week but I usually stock up when I'm meeting friends or doing a Findlay's run.

This place is awesome. I think it might actually LITERALLY have everything!…read more It is basically a huge warehouse full of everything and broken up into sections; Christmas, storage, crafts, bedding, kitchen, sofas, etc. It is fairly cheap and cheerful so I would go there expecting to find something that will last you for years but if you're moving house or need a few bits and bobs then this is definitely somewhere you should consider for your first port of call. They even sell fake stuffed reindeer heads and cuddle chairs!

Sweet holy moly of reasonably priced furniture heaven! I jadour this place big time. Furniture,…read morehousehold accessories, art and craft gear, art, garden and garden furniture, pets, lighting oh my gosh I could go on and on and on. They also have a half decent cafe at the back of the place. This isn't John Lewis granted but there are good quality products for your home at a good price. Who can argue!?! That's right no you can't! For all those crafty guys out there I really like the huge selection they dedicate to art and crafts. The paint and wallpaper section isn't amazing but it depends on what you're looking for. I'm here all the time so holla at me if you see a stressed out woman wheeling two kids about in a trolley ;)

This is a great shop selling a lot of items made locally. Crammed full of quirky items such as…read morecandles, tea towels, and jewellery. The cove supports local artists and craft makers by promoting and selling their work, many items could be commissioned and personalised.

Completely underwhelming. Was looking for a gift for my niece and nothing was really that…read moreinteresting - wanted to support a local shop but was disappointed by their products. Customer service was also not great. Spoke with a woman named Libby(?) and she was more interested in being on her phone than helping customers. Would not recommend if in the Porty area.

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