On a drive outwith the City Centre, I came across this garden centre, situated about 10-15 minutes…read moreaway. Somewhat ashamedly, I kinda like garden centres (70 year old woman alert!) and this one was very pleasant. The choice is really wide and varied in here; soil, plants, gifts and even a cafe make up a really good garden centre which I would love to visit again when I had a bit more time. We stopped for a wee bite to eat in the cafe, and it was really great! The best, best, best thing about garden centres are the cakes. They are always home made and jam packed with, well, jam and cream and all the good things that are bad for you! Cue me struggling to carry the weight of thee biggest meringue I have ever seen! It was absolutely fantastic and I tried my hardest to finish it but I couldn't! I really like the idea of the high teas too, which are served in The Orchard Cafe on Thursdays between 4.30 and 6.30pm, it all sounds very quaint and twinset and pearls-esque to me! Brilliant!

Having a wee look at the plants! Didn't buy anything, which in itself is a miracle!…read more I love the plant choice no matter what time of year it is, they seem to have something to fill my garden! They also have a cafe but I haven't sampled anything yet ...!

This flower shop is in tough competition with Monica Higgins - one of Edinburgh's best florists -…read morejust down the road. However, they appear to be trying to carve out their own market by also offering a range of different vases and urns. The shop itself is pretty big and well stocked, it just doesn't have the rustic beauty that Monica's shop has - where it seems the flowers and the shop have emerged straight from nature. But give Bloemen Ecke a chance, it is more reasonably priced and the vases on offer are unique and interesting. AND let's hope you're a little smarter that me, who has only recently 'got' the pun in the shops name. (hint: it's meant to be like 'Bloomin heck' - a clever flower reference). Too clever for me it seems!

Fantastic florists! We used Bloemen Ecke for our wedding last year and were very pleased with the…read moreservice we received. They completely captured our vision and everyone complimented our floral arrangements. We also use them at work for our reception flowers and I look forward to every Monday when we get a new display :-)

Williamson Design Florist immediately caught my eye with the beautiful floral display it presents…read moreoutside. From geraniums to orchids, to lillies and back to geraniums, the outdoor display alone was every colour of the rainbow! Prices too were to my liking, with plants beginning at £1.99, climbing to £16.99; not bad at all considering the variety and range. Inside was a similar story, but most of these displats were examples of made to order displays, also reasonable priced. The staff were helpful and friendly and made decding on a style in my price range easy as pie! In addition to the bouquets and and plants, Williamson's also sells beautiful garden ornaments, mirrors, hanging baskets as well as a multitude of other items to fulfill your every gardening whim!

Once again they have supplied us with a stunning Christmas tree…read more Never again will we use the pop up sellers. Elliot Clark Flowers have great service and delivered on time and exactly what we asked for. Last years tree lasted at least 24 days. Support your local shop and you won't be disappointed.

An absolutely stunning florists that always has an abundance of flowers and greenery housed outside…read moremaking this place look like a floral paradise. The green border with classic signage adds to this traditional feel of this florists and makes it a very exciting place indeed. Even if you're just walking by you will smell the sweet floral scents and the colours are always so eye catching. Fabulous if you're looking for bouquets, potted plants, single flowers or blooms on a larger scale for parties or functions.

While visiting Edinburgh, I wanted to send my friend some flowers. The bouquet did not disappoint…read more - it was beautiful and, more importantly, the recipient was delighted with the beautiful arrangement. I will not hesitate to contact Simpson's again next time I'm in town. Thanks for making me look good!

I can't say enough good things about Simpson's florist! My family is Scottish and my husband grew…read moreup in Edinburgh. We are usually there about twice a year but have been separated from our family and stuck in Los Angeles due to COVID. Simpson's delivered a stunning arrangement of flowers to my sister-in-law within the hour. Frances was kind, thoughtful and a consummate professional. I can't wait to come back home to Scotland and give everyone at Simpson's florist a post-covid thank you.

I have visited a few flower shops recently with the intent of scouting the market before buying…read moresome as a surprise gift for my girlfriend. This may seem romantic, but I'm well out of my depth and have yet to pluck up the courage to actually do so. Yet my plight has fallen on the ears of various florists in and around Edinburgh. One such is Flowers By Lindsey located in Penicuik, just south of Edinburgh. One thing that always strikes me about florists is the smell. It always brings me back to summer days spent in the garden at home and Lindsey's did not disappoint. Upon entering I was warmly welcomed by a member of staff and she explained to me the vast range of products available. They advertise that they provide "flowers for every occasion" and this certainly seems to be the case. They provide for weddings, funerals, banquets as well as personal gifts and a delivery service. They also stock various ornamental gifts to accompany the bouquets. The pricing seemed similar to other florists around this area so rest assured of value for money. Perhaps once I overcome my fear of failure, I shall return here to resume my quest for a gift that will be well received.

Unsure of type of plant my Mother had asked for for mother's day and due to lockdown and at short…read morenotice phoned Flowers by Lindsey who picked the right type of plant Plus delivered. well presented gift at affordable price and mum loves the gift . totally recommended this business and certainly will use again

I had a brilliant service with Stems florist. They had a large variety of beautiful flowers and…read moreadvised me on the best look for the venue. I was very impressed by their professionalism and attention.

Can I give 10 stars?!!! Stems of Edinburgh definitely deserves the BEST rating possible!! I found…read moreout about a funeral of a family friend on very short notice ... just the evening before. Being in Chicago I had to google in the middle of the night to try to find a florist who might be able to send flowers from us for that same day in Edinburgh, and Valentine's Day too no less! Google said "Open 24 hours" with a 5-star rating. Well, true to their word, Katrina answered the phone at 4:30 in the morning, half asleep and guaranteed that she would not disappoint us. Within just hours, on the busiest day of the florist business, Katrina delivered!!! Wow, I've never experienced customer service like that before!!! The flowers were perfect and stunning.

I'm not usually one to be intrigued by aesthetics, but when passing this shop I couldn't help but…read morego in. Firstly, the smell of the flowers was amazing and this was aided by the simplistic, warming exterior that brought a sparkle of colour to an otherwise dull part of Ormiston Terrace. Upon entering the shop, you find yourself travelling down a channel of pristinely arranged bouquets leading down to the service counter. The staff are extremely helpful and responded to all my queries with a cheerful mannerism and without any hesitation. The range of services available is vast, as mentioned in the previous review, and the staff are more than happy to give you advice on what would be most appropriate for your intended purpose. Unfortunately due to my budget constraints, I left with the smallest rose available... but a pleasant experience nonetheless.

This shop is beautifully laid out and filled with helpful staff to boot. Placing made to order…read moredisplays aand bouquets in the shop front allows the customer to see exactly what they could be buying without having to overwork their imagination! On request, bouquets can be constructed from the value of £5 to upwards of £100 and any variety of flowers, ribbons, bows, vases and baskets can be included in your gift! As well as bouquets, Flower Bomb sells plants and garden paraphenalia; I purchased an orchid a few months ago now and you will be pleased to hear it is lasting well! This florist not only caters to your flower and gardening needs, but does so on for the customer on a budget or willing to splurge! A winner!