Christmas is on its way and – while it’s great tracking down deals – it’s also important to support our local businesses.
After the tough time many have had in the pandemic, we want to encourage people to shop with the variety of wonderful traders in their local community.
So we asked our readers their favourite small businesses in Edinburgh. This is what they said.
9. Nice Stuff
Nice Stuff in Bruntsfield Place is a "lovely shop with unusual gifts and a lovely owner Jill," according to our readers. The shop focuses on quality gifts, from jewellery, to candles, toiletries and homeware. Photo: Google
10. Jill's Deli
Jill's Deli in Parkgrove Street serves fresh homemade food, from hearty Scottish breakfasts to soup, cakes, and more. "Jill was so friendly and everyone coming in and out knew each other by first name," said one customer, while another wrote: "What a friendly local spot in Edinburgh!" Photo: Google
11. Tattie Shaws
Tattie Shaws is a "brilliant" family-run greengrocer in Leith Walk, serving fresh produce from all over the world. "A local treasure," wrote one customer, "Great value on some of the best produce around." Photo: Google
12. Dennis' at Oxgang Broadway
One reader summed up the community's love for this shop: "Great wee shop and did a great job during the pandemic giving people free cards for gas and electricity, also food for their families. Dennis and his wife deserve a medal also all the staff in the shop, wonderful." Photo: Dennis Williams