Location: Cowgate
Top Things to do in Cowgate
What to do and see in Cowgate, Scotland: The Best Shopping
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. Fudge Kitchen
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 301 reviews
FRESH, HAND MADE, TRADITIONAL FUDGE!!! Come in and watch it being made right there in the shop, then try loads of samples for free!
Reviewed By blonayBelfast - Belgium, null
Amazing fudge, amazing staff!. Generous tasting allowed, had to restrain myself from tasting every one of the many amazing different fudges available. Humorous and well informed staff, game for a laugh and chat. Hope the guys can keep going in the current emergency somehow, finger crossed.
2. Ness Clothing Ltd
3. Ever Ever After
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
4. The Boy Wizard
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
5. Two Skies
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 53 reviews
The most original shop on The Royal Mile! Featuring the world's largest collection of Scottish gemstone jewellery. Raw materials hand-gathered by 'Scotland's Gem Hunter', BBC regular and national celebrity Adam McIntosh. What better souvenir to take home than a wee piece of Scotland itself? Plus, an impressive selection of ethically mined and sourced crystals and fossils from around the globe.
Reviewed By marleen90b
When I was in Scotland last year (sept 2019) I had a mission... get myself a nice ring as a keepsake, the ultimate way to remember this trip I took with my brother. Not just any ring though, it needed to be good quality and look Scottish and really speak to me. I searched every single giftshop, I'm not even kidding... ask my brother ???? untill I found Two Skies jewellery at one of the beautiful castles we visited and found my beautiful ring! Little did I know there was a whole entire shop in Edinburgh! I would have visited, now it's on my wishlist for my next visit to Edinburgh. Gotta keep something to wish for right... my ring still looks perfect and I wear it every day, it's very dear to me ❤
6. Etch'd
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 40 reviews
Housed in one of Edinburgh's Newest and most exciting retail environments, 67 Rose Street, we spend our days etching personalised designs into whatever comes our way using the latest laser technology. Heres how we work: 1. Choose an item from our stock or bring your own . 2. Pick a Design, Bring your own, or let us create one for you. 3. Have your item Etch’d whilst you wait or grab a coffee/beer from one of our neighbours on Rose Street
7. Wolf & Dragon
8. I.J. Mellis Cheesemonger
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 111 reviews
Reviewed By monicanaf - Birmingham, United Kingdom
Excellent tasting! Good value as well, at 20£ per couple, it was great! We tasted 4 whisk ya from different regions that were paired with four cheeses. We were explained the cheeses and we were given a leaflet explaining the whiskeys. The guy working there was coming to solve all our questions and he was very knowledgeable on the whiskeys as well. The cheese portions were sooo good that I couldn’t even finish them, they very nicely wrapped the cheeses for me to take away! Lovely cheese and nice whiskey pairing, very happy we did it!!:)
9. Fabhatrix
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
10. The Nutcracker Christmas Shop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By kimbE2149GD - Dalton-in-Furness, United Kingdom
I visited here on a Christmas shopping trip. As soon as I walked in the lady at the counter said MERRY CHRISTMAS! And it made me wonder if they say that all year round because this shop is permanently Christmassy! Mainly traditional decorations and gifts, some really beautiful pieces. I came away with a haul of personalised baubles to give as gifts and some really elegant baubles too. Not cheap but you don't feel like you're getting stung as a tourist. Service was warm and friendly. The shop is worth a visit even just for a look because it's so pretty.
