Location: Edinburgh
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Things to do in Edinburgh, Scotland: The Best Antique Stores
Edinburgh is Scotland’s capital city, renowned for its heritage, culture and festivals.
Take a long walk around the centre to explore the World Heritage Sites of the Old Town and New Town, as well as all the area’s museums and galleries. Then stop for a delicious meal made from fresh Scottish produce before heading out to take in one of Edinburgh’s many events — including the famous summer festivals of culture, or the Winter Festivals of music, light and ceilidhs.
Restaurants in Edinburgh
1. Folly Antiques
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
An Edinburgh antiques and interiors shop with a difference, Folly Antiques offers an intriguing and eccentric array of antique, vintage, period and retro items. Come and browse in our treasure trove of quirky porcelain and glassware, silver and jewellery, rugs and furniture, ornaments, lamps and kitchenalia.
2. Zero Waste Hub
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
The Zero Waste Hub is a one stop shop for sustainable living that’s here to help you to protect the environment, save money, eat more healthily, and make new friends. With the recent directive to close non-essential shops due to covid restrictions we have taken the decision to open in a limited fashion for the time being. The Food Sharing Hub is to remain accessible during this time as the essential part of our shop that provides cheap or free rescued food to our local community. Our opening hours are currently 11-2 Monday to Saturday.
3. Armchair Books
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By sws19 - Nottingham, United Kingdom
Whilst visiting Edinburgh, checking out a second hand bookshop was a must, and this one looked interesting - I spotted it when passing. Inside, it is crammed with books, but not difficult to find the sections you want. The space expands in front of you, as you go further in and this is very pleasing. Great browsing and I really liked the poetry and fiction sections. Also, a good number of antiquarian books to enjoy looking at. I made a few purchases and the woman staff member serving was friendly and helpful. This would be a regular haunt if I lived here. As it is, I made a mental note to return and check out more of Edinburgh’s bookshops. If they are similar to “Armchair”, that will be great.
4. Martinez Antiques
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4.5 based on 5 reviews
Please note that we take a half day on a Wednesday. 11.00 AM TO 14.00 PM. We specialise in Antique Clocks. We re-wire and restore Antique lighting. Chandeliers, wall sconces. We specialise in Vintage and Antique jewellery. Silver and unusual objects. Started in London in 1976. In Edinburgh since 1995. All major credit cards accepted. Not American Express. We speak English/ Hablamos Espanol también.
5. Unknown Pleasures
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
6. The Old Town Bookshop
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 12 reviews
7. Drum Farm Antiques
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 5 reviews
Drum Farm Antiques is situated just north of the Edinburgh bypass (A720) on the A7 (north) off the Sheriffhall Roundabout, giving easy access to all major central Scotland road routes. Ample and free parking available We have over 6000 square feet of showroom with 8 dealers under one roof. You will find Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian, Art Deco, Vintage, Retro and Modern furniture with a large variety of smaller items for the collector, dealer, gardener, interior decorator and now also a room devoted to entertainment media including, Vinyl Records, CD's, Gramaphone Records, Musical Instruments and Playback Systems.
8. James Ness & Son Ltd
9. Duncan & Reid Antiques
10. Edinburgh Antiques Centre
Edinburgh's only stand alone antiques centre! A huge variety of antique and vintage pieces all under one roof. From furniture to artwork, jewellery and trinkets, find unique pieces for your home in the heart of Leith. Wheelchair access available. Toilet facilities. Free on-street parking.
