If you are looking for a high quality gift, Tartan Gifts & Souvenirs is the place for you. You don’t have to juggle your schedule around since they are open seven days a week.

We really like the friendly staff since they are not pushy (based on our actual experience), and they know the various origins of the unique items they sell in the store.

For those who love sparkly and shiny things, they carry amazing Heathergem jewellery. Heathergems are handmade from heather stems, a common Scottish plant famous for its gorgeous purple bloom.

They also sell beautifully handcrafted Scottish jewellery, Ortak, which is inspired by the nature of the Orkney Isles.

If you are looking for bags and purses for you or your loved ones, then you can choose from the amazing Harris Tweed collection that they carry. They also have Amy Britton purses in stock.

Of course, high quality products tend to have high prices so make sure you set a decent shopping budget. For instance, a dangly pair of Ortak earrings costs £47, and purses range from £100 and above.

Also, the space is a bit tiny which makes it seem a bit cluttered. We personally think that it is charming, but those with large groups or in wheelchairs might find the store difficult to move in.

Overall, Tartan Gifts & Souvenirs is the quintessential gift shop if you want an authentic piece of Scotland to remember it by.

Pippin Gifts Ltd is a delightful shop located in the Haymarket area of Edinburgh. What’s cool about this shop is that it supports British designers and companies.

This charming store could also be a one-stop gift shop for some due to its very wide selection of products. Buying gifts and trinkets for the whole family has never been this easy because this shop has it all!

From scarves and purses, handmade soaps and candles, and jewellery to homeware, children’s toys, and books, you can conveniently buy something for everyone. 

We also liked the quality of their products, which are mostly handcrafted and homemade. 

What stood out to us the most was their collection of luxury candles with unique scents such as figgy pudding, winter thyme, and orange & cinnamon. These would be perfect gifts to friends and loved ones!

Of course, since these are handcrafted by artisans, don’t expect the price tags to be cheap. For instance, a Glosters handmade mug would cost you £24.95.

For those only available to shop on the weekends, you can only visit this shop on Saturdays as it is closed on Sundays.

All in all, we highly recommend this Edinburgh gift shop. If you want to buy gifts for everyone, then this is the one-stop shop for you.

After spending a day touring the Edinburgh Castle, do visit the spacious and bright Castle Gift Shop for exclusive Edinburgh Castle merchandise. Its location is quite convenient for tourists who are already visiting the castle.

As presents for your loved ones at home, you can buy exclusive mugs, snow globes, and tempting clan gifts such as scarves and gloves. 

If you bought a large amount of gifts and you don’t feel like lugging them around, you don’t have to worry. This shop offers local and international delivery which can be quite convenient for those who live far away or abroad.

Like most gift shops, we think that their merchandise is also a tad overpriced. For example, a simple snow globe can set you back £22.

They also close at 4:45PM, which we feel is too early when compared to other shops.

Also, they are closed on Wednesdays and Sundays, so there are fewer days to choose from if you want to schedule a visit.

Since they close early, we recommend that you get there quite early to enjoy both the tour and the gift shop.

As a whole, to help make your trip to the Edinburgh Castle memorable, do visit their gift shop for exclusive Castle merchandise.

If you want to support local Edinburgh artists, then head on over to The Dragonfly gift shop. 

The shop now features Jay Frazer, a local artist who specialises in one-of-a-kind handmade ceramic jewellery and pottery.

She works from a studio located in Edinburgh’s East side, and we think her functional and decorative ceramic works such as mugs, fruit bowls, and lamps are phenomenal.

The shop also sells beautiful handcrafted items that would make perfect gifts. For instance, they sell Oir Soap, a brand that focuses on luxury handmade hand and body soap.

For the kids and kids-at-heart, you can purchase Moomin merchandise. The Moomins are the lead characters in a book series written by Swedish Finn illustrator and writer Tove Jansson.

Sadly, the window display of this shop is quite chaotic. It looks more like a thrift shop rather than a gift shop, and it does not look inviting at all.

The service was also said to be dreadful. A customer was still deciding which item to purchase but was hurried out of the store by the store clerk since other customers can’t fit inside the space.

If you are the type who wants to browse for a long time, this shop might not be for you. 

But for those who can quickly decide whether they want to purchase a locally handcrafted piece or Moomin merch for their kids, then you should go to The Dragonfly gift shop.

This whimsically-named gift shop, Curiouser & Curiouser, is one of Edinburgh’s finest. 

They are big supporters of British artists, and most of the pieces they carry are from artists working in Edinburgh.

They are also open all week, so that is good news for shoppers who are busy during weekdays.

If you are looking to buy gifts in bulk, then this is the place for you. 

They don’t just carry typical trinkets such as mugs and scarves. They also have edibles, cards, homeware, beautiful prints from artists, even a stationary section!

If you want to create a personalised memento, then do use their framing service to frame a picture that you like. After all, what better gift to commemorate your trip to Edinburgh than a framed picture? 

You might want to watch out for some of the staff members, though. Some customers mentioned some attendants could come off as arrogant, especially when asked some questions about the pieces.

Also, some of their items can be a tad pricey. For instance, a simple mug can set you back £18.95.

Still, we think spending money in this shop is worth it just to support the local artists in the area.

As a whole, the Curiouser & Curiouser gift shop is definitely one of our top picks in Edinburgh for unique memorabilia that represent the community.