Support Edinburgh: Ten local businesses in Edinburgh to get your Christmas presents from this year
If you want to support independent businesses in your Christmas shopping, this is the perfect list to send to Santa for all your local festive goodies, as recommended by you – our readers.
By Hannah Brown
Published 28th Nov 2020, 16:40 GMT
Updated 28th Nov 2020, 17:11 GMT
As the economic pressures of lockdown threaten local businesses, here is a list of some great independent shops and business from Edinburgh, East Lothian and beyond, selling a treasure trove of gifts for you. From sumptuous cheese and Christmas-themed coffee to festive trinkets and musical gems, this is a go-to local list for all your Christmas gifts this year.
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5. I.J. Mellis, Edinburgh and Scotland
For a Christmas filled with gourmet cheese look no further than I. J. Mellis. All their stores across Edinburgh and the rest of Scotland will be open for Christmas and you can shop their full range online for cheesy goodness (@mellischeese). Photo: @mellischeese
Known for releasing a 'Festive Blend' each year-now on to version number seven which will be released very soon- this is the perfect place for a Christmas gift for a coffee-loving friend. Mr Eion has a wide range of coffee beans roasted locally, most of which are available to buy online with an even wider selection available in either their Trinity or Stockbridge shops. The are now offering a subscription service too, as well as online gift vouchers ( The Staff Team @mr_eion ). Photo: Staff team Mr Eion
With plants, pots, jewellery, cards, gifts, trinkets and more, there's always a braw wee gift for you and yours this Christmas. The shop supports local artists, ethical gift giving and Edinburgh’s vibrant indie scene. (@cloud9edinburgh) You can also hop along to their sister shop, Home Edinburgh, which offers interiors, tableware and home accessories just across the road. Photo: Cloud 9
8. Libraries & Archives Paper Company, Edinburgh, St Leonard's Lane
Gorgeous stationery including Florentine papers and notecards, Japanese and Korean notebooks, fountain pens, calligraphy sets and loads more, Libraries and Archives Paper Company certainly know how to do lovely gifts for Christmas. Wrapping everything in beautiful parcels fit for enhancing any Christmas tree, you can purchase these treasures online or from their pop-up shop at The Nomad's Tent, St Leonard's Lane which is running from now until Christmas (@LandAPaperCo). Photo: Libraries & Archives Paper Company, Edinburgh
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