Edinburgh, United Kingdom + Add a trip

Bruntsfield and Morningside have the best selection of independent retailers away from the city centre.

The farmers' market on Castle Terrace each Saturday is a great place to pick up some high quality produce from some of the best local suppliers. I would also agree that Bruntsfield is a real gem, good tip.

Victoria Street, just off the Royal Mile, is a great little street leading to the Grassmarket. It contains a very modern gentlemen's tailor, various small design and print shops, Analouge books (recommended elsewhere, local food shops (cheese, oil etc.) and some nice small restaurants. It's the best street just off the beaten tourist track of the Royal Mile.

We tend to end up shopping in Ocean Terminal in Leith, although closer to the Shore area are plenty of quaint and unique pubs and restaurants that make up for the high street chains at Ocean Terminal.

I have a homemade, illustrated handy guide to Edinburgh for sale at my website http://www.clairemurray.co.uk. Its full of great insider info, as well as a colour map. Check it out!