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 Reliable outdoor chain |
13/14 Elm Row Edinburgh EH7 4AA United Kingdom |
This reliable outdoor specialist chain is an excellent place to pick up a pile of kit for skiing, hiking or camping. They may have recently merged with Millets, but Blacks still continues to provide good quality technical brands like Lowe Alpine, Berghaus, Karrimor, North Face and Merrell as well as good value own brand fleece and waterproofs. There is a good range of footwear, including approach shoes, three-season boots and travel sandals. During the ski season, the shop displays lots of clothing and accessories for the slopes. If you are going travelling or walking, check out their range of stoves, tents, Lifesystems essentials, thermals, rucksacks, sleeping bags, hats and gloves. For more hardcore technical items, like rigid boots and climbing equipment, head for Graham Tiso's. They have another store at 24 Frederick Street EH2. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Popular pies, smashing sausages and choice cuts |
97-101 Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3RZ United Kingdom +44 131 557 0111 |
You'll find excellent produce from local farms at this friendly butchers. If you are after an authentic Scottish snack, try one of their delicious and inventive pies. A loyal clientèle flocks here to purchase some of their various sausage creations, which have unusual added fillings like cheese and apple. For a special meal, there is always a choice cut of venison or wild boar to take home. Ask one the helpful staff for advice if you're bemused by the many samples of flesh on display. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Style for ladies with lots to offer |
10/15/07 Princes Street Edinburgh EH2 2AN United Kingdom +44 131 557 0886 |
This is a good quality, high street fashion store for the average woman who has a few curves. Evans stocks sizes 14-30 and offers a fabulous range of casual, smart and evening wear for every occasion. Large shoe and lingerie sizes are also available as well as a selection of accessories. Their "Seven" range is aimed at the younger shopper interested in current fashion trends; it pursues more adventurous themes and styles, including snakeskin designs and garments studded with sparkling sequins. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Repairs, services and spanking new wheels |
276 Leith Walk Edinburgh EH6 5DX United Kingdom +44 131 467 7775 |
Situated in the lower rent area of Leith, this place can afford to give you great deals on their services. As well as stocking a range of mountain bikes, racers and hybrids, they also do repairs, Shimano servicing and cycle hire. A regular service of your brakes and gears will set you back only £15. They also carry a large stock of accessories and carry new bikes by Claud Butler, Concept and Dawes. With 20 years of experience behind them and ACT (Association of Cycle Traders) membership, this is a place you can trust. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Wholesale jewellery and watchmaking suppliers |
111 Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3RS United Kingdom +44 131 556 4791 |
Even if you're not in the trade, this little shop is still worth a visit to wonder at the dismembered bits of time all over the walls. If you need an excuse to go in, you can always buy a silver cloth and polish up your trophies when you get home. After more than 50 years in the business, this wonderful old-style shoppe and its skilled staff retain all the expertise needed to mend quartz, LED and mechanical timepieces. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Reliable department store |
69 St James Centre Edinburgh EH1 3SP United Kingdom +44 131 556 9121 http://www.johnlewis.com/servi... |
Traditionally a firm favorite with the middle-classes, John Lewis's slogan is "Never Knowingly Undersold". Therein lies their reputation for being reliable - if you find the same product cheaper elsewhere they will refund the difference. This is a well laid-out store which is easy to get around. There are many different brands of fashion items for all age-groups to buy here. There is also an excellent range of household products at reasonable prices. Jewelery, handbags, sports goods, toys, furniture, fabrics, clothing, luggage and other essential accessories like umbrellas can all be found here. If you're hungry, stop in to one of the cafés to have breakfast, tea or just a snack! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Retro classics and kitsch fun |
87 Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3RJ United Kingdom +44 131 557 4385 |
Pick up a sixties sofa, a Charles and Ray Eames swivel chair or some intriguing curios from this great little shop. Browse through the amazingly eclectic stock and have some fun. You will find collector's items and possible future antiques here. This is an excellent place to acquire something quirky and classic that will bring a little retro glamor into your home. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Kooky clothes |
3/32 Princes Mall Waverley Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1BQ United Kingdom +44 131 557 9347 http://www.kookai.co.uk/ |
Kookaï stocks fashionable and quirky clothes for young women. With lots of fashionable prints and styles you'll find all the current fashion trends here produced in good quality fabrics. This brand prides itself on that all important extra detailing required for the "fresh off the catwalk" look. Check out the great value Kookaï t-shirts which come in flattering shapes, as well as the extensive range of useful and funky accessories. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Any more fares please? |
27 Hanover Street Edinburgh EH2 2DL United Kingdom +44 131 555 6363 |
This friendly central office can show you how to get to wherever you want to be by bus in Edinburgh. A plethora of timetables and schedules are available and they can help you plan your route. They also organize day tours and coach hire. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Winter services for skiers and boarders |
50 Rodney Street Edinburgh EH7 4DX United Kingdom |
This business specializes in skiing and snowboarding equipment as well as clothing. If you are going out on the piste for the first time and don't fancy spending too much, give them a ring and ask about their hire service. They also sell quality gear for serious skiers and have an extensive stock of new and second-hand goods. They also service and repair skis and boards. This shop is attuned to the European ski season and as such is only open during the winter months. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Quality and design |
53 Princes Street Edinburgh EH2 2DQ United Kingdom +44 131 225 2301 http://www.marksandspencer.com/ |
Marks & Spencer (M&S) is adding an increasingly chic aspect to its long-standing reputation for quality clothes. This is due to the introduction of new, young designers into its team, as well as a more liberal use of expensive fabrics. It's especially strong on women's underwear. M&S also has a reputation for quality food and has an excellent own-brand range. Apparently their peanuts are transported along the production line on a velvet-covered conveyer-belt so that they arrive in your hand intact and looking their best. The M&S range is especially strong on quality ready-meals. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Handy literature |
3a/4a Haddington Place Edinburgh EH7 4AE United Kingdom +44 131 556 5897 |
This established second-hand book shop has a homely, friendly feel. It's an oasis for those seeking that rare title or one-off edition, so browse at your leisure through the wonderful bookshelves and treat yourself to a random read. Just the place to spend a happy hour amongst intriguing titles, picking your way through books of all ages and all prices. You never know, there might be a valuable copy of an early Beano comic hiding in there. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Little Miss Fashionable |
13-21 Hanover Street Edinburgh EH2 2DL United Kingdom +44 131 220 1209 |
As the teen fashion off-shoot of Selfridge, Miss Selfridge mainly caters for the budding party animal and funky young female. Cut-away tops and short skirts hang next to tight t-shirts with trendy motifs, while party dresses and summer frocks offer the more girlie look. Even if you're over the twenty mark, it's often worth a peek for cheap and cheerful items. Look out for the kitsch, furry photo-frames and cushions which make great presents. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Full of eastern promise |
45 Princes Street Edinburgh EH2 2BY United Kingdom +44 131 558 3544 |
This shop's favorite colors tend towards the warm and intense, with lots of reds, deep greens and blues on show. You'll find quality woolens, pretty summer dresses and a large range of evening wear and ball dresses here. Make sure you check out their range of accessories (also available at their Accessorize shops) which includes hats, scarves, bags, jewelery and lots of desirable embroidered and embellished goods. This eastern-influenced shop has some unusual products at the pricier end of the high street market. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Organic haven |
37 Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3JU United Kingdom +44 131 557 1911 |
If you are pining for extra vitamins and nutrients, this wonderful shop in trendy Broughton Street is the place to visit - it is bound to fulfill your organic food needs. All the food on sale here is produced without harmful chemicals and there are lots of interesting products to pick up. You can try everything healthy under the sun here, from exotic nuts and dried fruits to dairy-free chocolate. There is also an impressive selection of tasty ready-made meals and organic wine. Ask the helpful and knowledgeable staff if you have any queries or special dietary requirements. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Shimano Service Centre |
1 Cadzow Place, Abbeyhill Edinburgh EH7 5SN United Kingdom +44 131 652 1760 |
This shop has quite a selection of goods and services. They carry mountain, racing and touring bicycles, as well as smaller framed bikes for women and wheels for kids. Come on down and take a look at such names as Peugeot, Giant, Muddyfox and Dawes. They have a variety of bicycle accessories and also offer the Shimano Service Centre, wheel building, general repairs and services. A basic service costs £30. With 30 years of experience, the advice they offer is bound to be sound. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Scottish rail company |
Booking Office, Waverley Station Edinburgh EH1 1BB United Kingdom http://www.scotrail.co.uk |
Scotrail operates 95 per cent of the train services across Scotland as well as the Anglo-Scottish sleepers. For a wonderful scenic journey into the heart of some rugged territory, ask them about the West Highland and North Highland lines. They provide rail transport for the business, leisure and tourist markets and are vital in linking urban and rural communities. Check out their web page for more details of the thousands of routes they operate and their occasional special offers. For information on timetables and fares call: +44 8457 48 4950. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Crustacea and calamari catches |
16A Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3RH United Kingdom +44 131 556 7614 |
This well-established, traditional fishmonger is the perfect place to pick up a nutritious treat from the watery depths. If you are thinking of starting the weekend with a brain-nourishing piece of fresh fish, there is a wide choice here - try a clean tasting trout or salmon, or perhaps something a little more adventurous like squid. The friendly staff are full of advice on which is the catch of the day and will gladly listen to any culinary queries you may have. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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