Some of the Edinburgh shops where you can pick up Christmas toys for the children.Some of the Edinburgh shops where you can pick up Christmas toys for the children.
Some of the Edinburgh shops where you can pick up Christmas toys for the children.

Here are the 10 best toy shops in Edinburgh for Chistmas presents and stocking fillers

It’s not long until Christmas and if you still haven’t finished (or started!) your shopping there are plenty of local businesses that would love your custom.
By David Hepburn
Published 15th Dec 2021, 10:06 BST

For the younger members of the household, there would be some disappointment if there weren’t a few toys under the tree.

And while it may be easier to order online, there’s something nice about visiting a physical store, supporting Edinburgh shopkeepers, and not having to worry about delivery times or items getting damaged in the mail.

We’re very lucky in Edinburgh that we have plenty of places dedicated to play in the runup to Christmas.

So, here are the 10 best toy shops in Edinburgh, according to Google Reviews.

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We’re very lucky in Edinburgh that we have plenty of places dedicated to play in the runup to Christmas.

Gulliver's Toys and Gifts, on Bruntsfield Place, is described as an Aladdin's Cave of toys by happy customers. One satisfied reviewer said: "It's s super place with a great offering for all ages of kids in a compact store - look high and low to see everthing. The staff are very helpful and the shop always has something new."

5. Gulliver's Toys and Gifts

Gulliver's Toys and Gifts, on Bruntsfield Place, is described as an Aladdin's Cave of toys by happy customers. One satisfied reviewer said: "It's s super place with a great offering for all ages of kids in a compact store - look high and low to see everthing. The staff are very helpful and the shop always has something new." Photo: Google Maps

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Morningside Road's Toys Galore has an army of fans that love the "proper old school" independent shop. One five star reviewer said: "They had everything I was looking for and some things I wasn't!"

6. Toys Galore

Morningside Road's Toys Galore has an army of fans that love the "proper old school" independent shop. One five star reviewer said: "They had everything I was looking for and some things I wasn't!" Photo: Google Maps

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A real Edinburgh institution, Wonderland Models on Lothian Road has been a popular choice for kids of all ages in the Capital for almost 50 years. Specialising in the hobby sector, including train sets, remote control models, scalextrics and diecast figures, one fan said: "There's no such a thing as a quick visit. The staff are extremely helpful, ordering in if they don't have items in stock and phoning when the goods are ready. A trip to Edinburgh is not complete without a visit to Wonderland."

7. Wonderland Models

A real Edinburgh institution, Wonderland Models on Lothian Road has been a popular choice for kids of all ages in the Capital for almost 50 years. Specialising in the hobby sector, including train sets, remote control models, scalextrics and diecast figures, one fan said: "There's no such a thing as a quick visit. The staff are extremely helpful, ordering in if they don't have items in stock and phoning when the goods are ready. A trip to Edinburgh is not complete without a visit to Wonderland." Photo: Google Maps

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The latest addition to Edinburgh's toy shops is arguably the most famous name in the business. Hamleys recently opened in the St James Quarter shopping centre and, while it's certainly not cheap, the shop stocks an impressive array of quality playthings.

8. Hamleys

The latest addition to Edinburgh's toy shops is arguably the most famous name in the business. Hamleys recently opened in the St James Quarter shopping centre and, while it's certainly not cheap, the shop stocks an impressive array of quality playthings. Photo: Hamleys

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