Discovering More by the Shore
Shop hopping in Leith and Newhaven
Leith and Newhaven is Edinburgh’s creative quarter, home to artists, designers and makers working in studios, workshops and shared spaces. You’ll also find independent boutiques and shops selling contemporary craft, vintage clothing, food and drink, and plenty of inspiration for gifts that are a little out of the ordinary.
Start your shop hopping around the area at Leith Makers, where dozens of local artists sell ceramics, textiles, jewellery, paintings and prints. Handsel on Leith Walk is another good place to browse, while regular markets at Out Of The Blue Drill Hall bring together local makers and small businesses. At Coburg House, open studios offer the chance to discover work straight from the artists; the gallery shop is open at weekends, too. Bard’s gorgeous atelier is a must-visit for high-end craft from across Scotland, while Flux and Logan Malloch also have beautifully curated gifts, spanning a range of price points.
For vintage finds, head to Leith Walk, where Epoca Vintage Clothing Shop, 5th Season Vintage and Pascal & Co offer plenty to rummage through. TBCo is the place for cosy home comforts, from blankets and homeware to pyjamas you’ll want to stay in all day. Book lovers will love friendly Argonaut Books, or McNaughtan’s Bookshop, a treasure trove of second-hand, rare and collectible titles.
For food and drink shopping, Valvona & Crolla, Scotland’s oldest delicatessen and Italian wine merchant, is packed with Italian specialities. Pick up a bottle at Lind & Lime Gin Distillery or explore local spirits at Shore Distillery. At Woven Whisky, within Brown's, you can even create your own whisky blend. Wine lovers can browse Cornelius Beer & Wine, Leith Bottle Shop, Ardfern or Bludge, where knowledgeable staff can help you find just the right bottle. For a quieter pause, Pekoe Tea Edinburgh is well worth a visit for artisanal teas. And don’t miss Leith Market, held outdoors every Saturday from 10am to 4pm, for local producers, food and independent traders.
To make your explorations even more tempting, a special double-your-money voucher scheme has been created for the More by the Shore campaign in partnership with itison: on sale from 1 November, for every £5 voucher bought you get £10 to spend in participating shops as well as restaurants, cafés, bars and other venues, including a number of those mentioned above.
With Christmas around the corner, there’s never been a better time to expand your shopping horizons all the way along Leith Walk and into Leith and Newhaven, and this year you can enjoy extra sparkle with the More by the Shore festive trail arriving in late November. Follow the links at edinburgh.org/more-by-the-shore for updates on the festivities, to snap up the vouchers and to discover where you can spend them.
Leith and Newhaven are easily reached from the city centre by bus, tram or VOI bike. For details of these, visit the City of Edinburgh Council website.
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