Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Top Tip
Shopping Guide
The official Edinburgh Shopper website (
www.edinburghshopper.com
) is a useful guide to Edin-
burgh's main retail areas and newly opened shops.
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McNaughtan's Bookshop
BOOKS
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The maze of shelves at McNaughtan's Bookshop (established in 1957) houses a broad
spectrum of general secondhand and antiquarian books, with good selections of Scottish,
history, travel, art and architecture, and children's books.
( 556 5897;
www.mcnaughtansbookshop.com
;
3a-4a Haddington Pl;
11am-5pm Tue-Sat;
all Leith Walk
buses)
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Valvona & Crolla
FOOD & DRINK
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The acknowledged queen of Edinburgh delicatessens, established during the 1930s,
Valvona & Crolla is packed with Mediterranean goodies, including an excellent choice of
fine wines. It also has a good cafe.
( 556 6066;
www.valvonacrolla.co.uk
; 19 Elm Row;
8.30am-6pm Mon-Thu, 8am-6.30pm Fri & Sat, 10.30am-4pm Sun;
all Leith Walk buses)
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Oscar & Fitch
If you're looking for some stylish spectacles, this boutique stocks the city's largest selec-
tion of designer eyewear, from head-turningly avant-garde daytime glasses to popstar-cool
shades, all expertly fitted to your personal satisfaction.
( 556 6461;
www.oscarandfitch.com
;
20 Multrees Walk;
FASHION
10am-6pm Mon-Wed, Fri & Sat, to 7pm Thu,
11am-5pm Sun;
all St Andrew Sq buses)
