I pop in here at least once a week for the meal deal. Get there before 1pm, as most of the good…read morestuff is snaffled by then. There's a decent selection of grub so worth popping in for. The pharmacy is at the back of the shop with very helpful and pleasant chemists, and the stock is most of what you'd expect from Boots. Cashier staff are friendly and service is quick. The make up selection is more limited and there are no posh brands. You'll also (randomly) find umbrellas, magazines and jewellery in here! What's best about this store is its location. It's right next to all the main bus stops at Shandwick Place, so a quick dive in for toothpaste, sun screen or moisturiser is easy done.

disgraceful experience of yet another rude, disrespectful eastern European in the UK job market…read morewith very poor customer service manner but apparently in some sort of senior or managerial role in a mainstream British store without understanding civilised, polite behaviour. upsetting and unacceptable from Boots. evaluate your staff before you employ as we don't expect to put up with that from any staff, or to be ordered around. perhaps she thought that she can talk to non-white customers any way she likes, so ignorant. or does she talk like that to all customers.

Great sandwich meal deals so you can avoid the high priced restaurants in the tourist district…read more Staff was very friendly too.

A small Boots store, in a handy location, on North Bridge, just off the Royal Mile, while the store…read moremight not look as good as their St James Quarter location, nor is it as large as the Princes Street location, it isn't a bad store at all. I came in to get some lip balm due to suffering from chapped lips, I was able to find what I was looking for, and the staff seemed friendly with fast service at the checkouts, and help to find the product I was looking for. (Impressive as the checkout area was only small, given the size of the store and the fact there are no self-service checkouts) As a small store, the selection is limited but is decently stocked given their size. Due to the size of the store, the facilities are limited compared to what one would expect from Boots, and offers the bare minimum, while also shutting earlier than other nearby locations, at 6 pm. 3* - OK, good location but much better pharmacies nearby from Boots and rival brands.

This little pharmacy seemed fine enough to me when I stopped by today to pick up a prescription. I…read morelike that it's so handy that they pick up prescriptions right from my doctor so all I have to do is submit the prescription refill request and then show up here a few days later to pick it up. They cover all the basic pharmacy items and, although not overwhelmingly friendly, we're courteous enough. Because of the Royal Mile location and because I would think they are an independent pharmacy, their prices were quite a bit higher than the Boots around the corner. Their package of 16 paracetamol was £0.55 here, whereas Boots' were only £0.16. That said, it is convenient and handy if you need to stop in here, and it didn't seem unsafe at all to me despite what the other reviewer said.

Underneath the typically old fashioned and tourist-friendly exterior, The Royal Mile Pharmacy hides…read morea dark secret. On a recent visit when I nipped in for a pack of chewing gum, the various foul smelling, painfully thin and toothless characters waiting at the counter told me what that dark secret was. Despite the pleasant exterior, the lather large amount of skagheads that visit this pharmacy for their weekly methodone hit makes it a virtual no-go area at certain times of the day. I've worked on The Royal Mile for about six or seven weeks now, and have already seen two rather sizeable, drink and drug fuelled brawls outside. It really is quite astounding that the powers that be send the junkies here, to the city's main tourist thoroughfare, for their pick-me-up. Given that heroin addicts aren't known for their early morning "rise and shine" attitudes, as long as you get here before 1pm you'll be alright, and will find a quite lovely little outlet for all your pharmaceutical needs.

Great local chemist (pharmacist) that has all your pharmaceutical needs. It also conveniently has a…read moreKodak photo kiosk for printing digital photos.

Walked in with my recently acquired cold & sore throat from being a tourist yesterday needing some…read morehelp. Two lovely ladies at the counter were most helpful as I was advised on two meds to alleviate my symptoms. Sudafed & Tyrozets lozenges. I popped a lozenge and felt immediately relieved, the Sudafed also cleared my nose. Staff here definitely knows their products! Thank you for the assistance

I think it's about time to bump Lloyd's into the four star range…read more.. This little store is now my go-to spot to pick up prescriptions, mainly because they 1. fill the prescription while you wait and 2. always have my medication in stock. Boots down the road isn't a bad option, but they don't tick these two boxes and for someone who is perpetually behind the eight ball, the speed and ease of Lloyds wins out. It also helps that the folks behind the counter are always helpful and friendly. Going to the pharmacy is an errand, not a chore and Lloyds makes that a reality.

This review is for their threading service…read more I stumbled upon this place and was happy to find a threading spot. It was quick and easy as you pay upfront before sitting on one of the chairs. The process was good, quick, and efficient for £8. I also liked that they accept credit card, which is always a plus in my book. Do note that it can be a bit awkward that the threading salon is in an open space as people are shopping, but it's the least of your worries.

Wow. though the pound is a little more than the US dollar currently, the prices you pay for…read morecosmetics and health care items here are significant!! Bright, clean, easy to reach merchandise fill the store. Clerks are helpful and friendly and efficient. Look for a Superdrug when you're in Edinburgh- well worth your efforts if you need OTC, cosmetics and health care!

Boots seems to have slowly creeped up from nowhere to switch from a functional store to a place…read morewhich is shown the love by all and sundry, but when even the staff are a cut above at this branch, I'd say they deserve it. During busy times, the manager sometimes comes on the tills at the Waverley Station Boots, and his Barras / Albert Square Market style banter is a joy to behold. With wit and enthusiasm, it sticks in the mind far more than the grumpy service we're used to elsewhere.

Like Eleanor said, this Boots has been a saviour to me far too many times - I should really know…read morebetter! Especially concerning sanitary products for travelling the good ol-public way , the wipes have been a saviour. I get the impression the ladies who work here get that a lot . Anyway apart from this, it's great and one of the most affordable places in the station to get a quick snack to avoid paying for over priced train food. Once again Boots saves the day!

What can I say about a pharmacy? Not much to be fair that you would not already know :-)…read more So far they never disappointed and I got all my prescriptions prepared without any delays or complaints. Besides medication they also sell perfumes, bandages, hair coloring, tooth paste, hair brushes, umbrellas, make up and it always smells nice. Important: Its clean and staff is friendly :-)

A small but perfectly formed pharmacy, on Dalry Road not far from Edinburgh's Haymarket railway…read morestation. Apple Healthcare run a small chain of pharmacies across Scotland, with one other in Edinburgh located in Musselburgh. I went in today, partly to get out of the horrendous rain, but partly to have a look at their shower gel. Pharmacies quite often stock a small range of toiletries, and this one is no exception. Their prices compare very favourably to the supermarkets, and are certainly lower than I found when I was in Sainsbury's the other day. Apart from the toiletries, you'll find everything a pharmacy should offer, with prescription and over-the-counter medicines available. They also offer some consultation services, including a stop smoking service. A small pharmacy that offers a lot to the local community.

If you are printing photos here from a phone and you have any iPhone newer than a 3 then bring…read moreyour own cable as they don't have any modern and the photo printers about circa 10 years old so the picture quality is not the best. I am in this shop regularly to get lunch. They have some really good offers on for their meal deals. The smoothies that are £2.50 on their own are included in the £3.29 meal deal and there are stickers on the sandwiches getting 29p off your next meal deal making it better value than ever. My current favourite sandwich is in their limited edition Christmas shapers range and it is Wensleydale cream cheese with chutney on cranberry bread, delicious! The staff in this shop are really helpful and smiley. I have ordered christmas items in store and you can collect them the following day, it is a good service.

This is a sweet little boutique, with lovely gifts and a selection of toys and accessories for…read morechildren. I noticed they're also started selling clothes - some of them vintage! - on one rail outside the shop and another inside. There's a great selection of candles, cards and other lovely things that would make an excellent gift or treat for yourself. There's an abundance of gift shops to to choose from in the area and, whilst this isn't my first choice, I really enjoy popping in as its a pleasant wee shop to browse and staff always say hello and offer help if you need it. I also like having a peek in their ever-changing window displays!

What a sweet little shop!…read more This place caught my eye a few weeks ago, when I stopped dead in my tracks and found myself wandering in to utter: "How much is that Dalek in the window?!" I'm such an adult. The Dalek turned out to be the coolest bubble bath that ever there was and was a sweet price of £7.50. Unfortunately, I hate baths and not even the super cute container could justify my purchase. So I left, knowing that soon, the universe would give me the necessary excuse to buy nerd soap. Enter #SocialMediaSanta. If you're not familiar, this is a very nifty initiative run by Shelter Scotland to give families that otherwise could not afford them, presents for the holiday season. They ask for unwrapped toys and then distribute them throughout the city. You know what is an unwrapped toy? DALEK BUBBLE BATH! Yes, just a week after my window love fest, I found myself gleefully skipping back to this spot to take a Dalek to a nerdy kid in need. Along the way, I realized they stock a ton of other amazing toys - from neat craft kits (paint your own trucks!) to super cute baby bath gloves (the hungry caterpillar! nostalgia bonus!) and everything in between. What started as a one toy purchase turned into fifteen and I swear, I had more fun buying them then the kids who will soon receive them. This place gets a little bonus love from me because the lovely lady behind the till threw in some soap and lotions (for Moms!) free of charge to pay it forward to the folks in Edinburgh. I am the Evil Auntie to two little ones back home, so I dare say i'll be popping back here again to find them unique toys and nerdy giftables, even if it'll cost me a bomb to get them back across the point. But if you have local little ones (or ones on the way!), you should definitely poke your head in here. The prices might be a bit higher then your big box options but the cool factor is worth the price tag.