I love Mrs Smith!…read more It is a fabulous little boutique fashion store in the centre of the busy and bustling Morningside Road in Edinburgh, close to the city centre so very easy to get to. Mrs Smith sells really smart and sophisticated clothes for women. Most of their clothes are 'work' clothes, such as nice trousers and blouses, but there are also plenty of lovely dresses and skirts which are very summery. Mrs Smith is a relatively new addition to the Edinburgh fashion boutique seen as it opened last year. Personal stylists are available which is fantastic as they are able to assist you if you are unsure which colours go or what style of clothes suit your body shape. The clothes in this store are of excellent quality and will last for years, and as a result, they are a wee bit pricey. If I am ever looking for a lovely outfit to wear to work, Mrs Smith is my first and only port of call. Amazing.

For the fashion conscious lady with a sophisticated style, Mrs Smith ticks all the right boxes…read more Well presented clothing, well made and at reasonable prices with friendly staff ensures that a trip to Mrs Smith is always pleasant and enjoyable. As the other reviewers have mentioned, Mrs Smith clothes are especially good if you're looking for something smart but still fashionable for work. They have gorgeous blouses, jackets, suit trousers and other smart items of clothing all excellently tailored and flattering. In addition to smart clothing they also offer a selection of dresses and pretty tops that you could wear everyday or for more fun, formal occasions.

Is this jewellers so upscale they pretend not to exist? That's the only explanation I can think of,…read moreas the Edinburgh branch of Mappin and Webb is nowhere to be found on their website. But fear not, it is there, on George Street. Forget anything you've read about any other jewellery store, this is probably IT. I only say so because they proudly advertise that they are in fact jewellers to the queen! Being about 200 years old though, it's a bit debatable which queen they may be referring to... You can buy the usual rings, necklaces, earrings and watches you'll find at such a jewellery store, or separately you can just check out the diamond section... ha ha... wow. Needless to say it's pricey.

Took my mum to see the Rapture Theatre production of Hamlet at FTH. The venue was really nice -…read morestaff were friendly and the prices in the bar were not too expensive. Will defo be keeping an eye out for other events on at the FTH. One downside was it was pretty cold in the theatre.. other than that it was great though.

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Cannot believe this wonderful art exhibit is FREE! So much good art to look at and rotating…read moreexhibits too.

I've wanted to visit the city art centre for quite a while and today I did, and I'm glad I did and…read moreit's free admission! The entrance wasn't very clear though, I walked past it and walked back again. There was quite an extensive collection of paintings and drawings by Edwin G Lucas. I loved his self portraits and how his paintings were so colourful and abstract, and I loved how much he loved Edinburgh but my favourite exhibition was by an incredible photographer by the name of Robert Blomfield. His photographs were so real and intimate and gritty. I would love to see more. There was an exhibition relating to Brexit and immigration which was interesting and all well worth a look. There was a pop up mimi's bakehouse in the centre which was great and a shop selling a few bits relating to the exhibitions. I would definitely visit again as it's a day well spent!

The bery last stop I made in Scotland. This store is at gate 3…read more The selection is nice and even at 5am, the place is fully stocked.

WH Smith is a very well known newsagents here in the uk - pretty much every train station has one…read moreand they're also in most major airports. Stocking newspapers, magazines, general stationery and more - they always sort you out of you need to pick up some light reading material for a journey. Their book selection is pretty decent if a little pricey and I do always find it funny how their travel section tends to have loads of books on random destinations and not the ones leaving from that airport. Most times they offer a free bottle of water when buying the telegraph - get on this deal! Refreshment and reading for the same price!

There's another Palenque store on Rose Street, but this one, which I think was the original would…read morebe more convenient if you're in or around the Old Town. Granted I've realized how small Edinburgh is, so to any passably active person it won't really make a difference. Palenque is a store for anyone who'd like their jewellery to have some personality! I think it's quite special because it manages to achieve this without being very expensive, or so cheap it breaks after a few hours (I've had this experience with quirky "bargains" before. They sell all sorts of pendants, necklaces, rings, earrings, bracelets etc with pearls, crystal, stone and enamel. I'm a big fan of the pendants, but I'm still frustrated at not having found the kind of ring I'm looking for i.e pretty, not the size of a golf ball etc.. Otherwise, they're lots of pieces I'd happily add to my wishlist. This store is a little smaller than the one on Rose Street, and they sometimes get different stock so it could be fun to compare.

This is one of the many little clothes and jewellery stores on Southbridge/Nicolson/Clerk/South…read moreClerk Street... the day this street gets one name I shall rejoice! I suspect the man I usually see working in there is the owner, and he's friendly enough! If you've ever been to Lookah, just opposite Old College, you'll see this shop definitely has the same inspiration. They sell some clothes, which aren't that memorable, but it's the colourful and Indian-inspired jewellery and bags that are "unico" in this shop (I couldn't help myself!) It's not an expensive store either, so you can really go crazy and decide to cover your whole arm in bangles if you feel like it!

Unico was once described to me as one of those shops that sold European stuff, bits and pieces that…read moreyou see in markets in France and Spain. And it kinda is. It's cheap and cheerful. Don't expect to have the stuff you buy there last very long. At all. They sell a variety of cheap boho scarves, leg-warmers, those big airy trousers, skirts, earrings, rings, etc. I've only ever been there for leg-warmers as I normally don't know where to go for that kinda item. They lasted a few months. The quality was alright, but not perfect. The staff are, and have always been, friendly to me. Teensy shop, but full of stuff. Mostly stuff you probably don't need, but most shops in Edinburgh are like that anyway.

The Swarovski store is very pretty indeed and everything about it is very bling and you'll leave…read morewith stars in your eyes. They always have a great selection of classic, timeless pieces as well as more contemporary unusual items too. I've had my eye on a rather oddball collection for a while, it's a little orange fish with really bulbous eyes and it looks pretty similar to my own little goldfish. In addition to jewellery they also have the traditional Swarovski ornaments in shapes of little bears and other animals. The staff in this branch are nice and friendly and everything is immaculate and I'm always scared to point at items in case I get grubby paw marks on the pristine glass cabinets.

I've visited Swarovski stores before, but this is a new one for me. I have walked past it countless…read moretimes but I went inside for the first time a couple of weeks ago, and I really liked the store. It's small but not cramped and the layout is good, with glass cabinets showcasing the lovely sparkles! The charm bracelets are beautiful and I was pleasantly surprised at the prices- I expected them to be much higher than they actually are. The staff were friendly and helpful, and even rang another store for me when they didn't have a charm in stock that I was looking for. Very impressed with the store and service!