What is the main shopping area in Edinburgh?

Royal Mile: The Royal Mile is packed with souvenir shops and traditional fashion stores. Princes Street: Located in the New Town, Princes Street is Edinburgh’s most important street. You’ll find several department stores, Jenners and smaller international brands.

What clothes shops are there in Edinburgh?

Clothing Shops in Edinburgh

  • Almaborealis Ltd. 64A Cumberland Street, Stockbridge and Canonmills EH3 6RE.
  • Andrew Brookes Tailoring. 60a George Street, Edinburgh New Town EH2 2LR.
  • CT Shirts Edinburgh.
  • Harvey Nichols.
  • Ladyboss Collective.
  • Oska Edinburgh.
  • ScotlandShop.
  • White Stuff Edinburgh.

What is the biggest shopping Centre in Scotland?

Silverburn
For Silverburn – Scotland’s biggest shopping centre – is 13 times the size of Hampden Park’s pitch and almost double that of its nearest rival. Costing a staggering £350million to build, the retail park in Pollok on Glasgow’s south side has hired more than 3000 staff to work in its 95 stores and 14 restaurants.

Is there a House of Fraser in Edinburgh?

House of Fraser (145 Princes Street, Edinburgh)

What high street shops are in Edinburgh?

Home to destination and flagship stores such as Marks and Spencer, Primark, Clarks and Dr Martens, Princes Street is the place to be to keep up with High Street fashion.

Is Glasgow or Edinburgh better for shopping?

It has some superb shops, but if you fancy a day trip from Edinburgh to a city where the shopping is a bit more concentrated then Glasgow won’t disappoint. Glasgow seems to have much more choice but Edinburgh is far superior on style.

What’s the main street in Edinburgh?

The Royal Mile is Edinburgh’s most famous street. It connects Edinburgh Castle (to the west) with the Palace of Holyroodhouse (to the east).

Where is the nicest part of Edinburgh?

The 7 Best Neighborhoods in Edinburgh for Tourists

  1. Old Town. On a hill above New Town and centered on the Royal Mile – Edinburgh’s most famous historic street – Old Town is the most atmospheric part of the city.
  2. New Town.
  3. Stockbridge.
  4. Leith.
  5. Dean Village.
  6. Southside, Newington, & Prestonfield.
  7. Bruntsfield & Morningside.

Where should I not live in Edinburgh?

Neighborhoods to avoid in Edinburgh

  • The area around Holyrood park (Queen’s Park) in central Edinburgh which wouldn’t be too safe at night;
  • The area around the docks of the Leith can generate a feeling of insecurity;
  • In isolated places of Calton Hill and the garden The Meadows to avoid at night;