The Capital is full of shops, restaurants and other businesses – but residents still think something is missing.
We asked our readers what businesses they wanted to see open in Edinburgh, and they came up with a long list – including restaurant chains, coffee shops and clothes retailers. Locals also shared their hope to see some old shops and restaurants return to the Capital, after closing.
These are the 10 businesses that should open in Edinburgh, according to our readers.
. Turtle Bay
This is just one of several restaurant chains that locals want to open in Edinburgh. Turtle Bay, which serves up flavourful Caribbean food and tropical cocktails, has 51 venues across the nation. Photo: Submit
. Karen's Diner
Karen's Diner recently visited Edinburgh for a limited-time pop-up, but now many want it to set up shop permanently. The restaurant chain provides an immersive experience, in which visitors are served up delicious diner-style food by a team of rude ‘Karens', who antagonise diners while they eat. Photo: Dean Atkins
. Wimpy in Terminus Road (Pic by Jon Rigby)
This fast-food burger chain once had several locations across the country - including two in Edinburgh, but now only has three venues in Scotland. Wimpy, which first opened in 1954, serves up burgers, fries and milkshakes. Photo: JON RIGBY / 07850 900673
. Betty's Tea Room
Several readers said they wanted to see a Betty's Tea Room open in Edinburgh. There are five of the traditional tea rooms, which are known for their afternoon teas, all of which are located in England,. Photo: James Hardisty
5. Tim Hortons
There are 16 Tim Hortons across Scotland, including in Glasgow, Fife and Dundee - but none in Edinburgh. Locals are keen for the Canadian coffeehouse to open up in the Capital. Photo: STR
6. Uniqlo
This clothes retailer started off in Japan, but now has shops all over the world - but none in Scotland. Our readers are keen to see Uniqlo open up a store in Edinburgh. Photo: YURI KADOBNOV
7. Sephora
Readers want to see this shop, which sells beauty products and cosmetics, come to the Capital.There are over 2,700 Sephora stores in 35 countries, but the multinational retailer has not yet opened up in Edinburgh. Photo: John Phillips
8. Selfridges
Edinburgh locals are desperate to see this posh department store open up a location in the Capital. Selfridges, which operates 25 stores worldwide, sells designer fashion and other upmarket items. Photo: Jeff Spicer