Looking to buy from small businesses this year? Look no further than this ultimate Edinburgh small business gift guide.
‘Tis the season, gift giving is upon us and I think we can all agree it’s been one heck of a year, especially for Edinburgh’s small businesses. We’ve all been affected by the impact of COVID-19 this year in one way or another. But one group of people more impacted than most are Edinburgh business owners. So, I wanted to do my bit, spread the love and share some of the Edinburgh small businesses you should support this Christmas.
You don’t have to be from Edinburgh to enjoy! A lot of them ship & have online stores too.
In this list of Edinburgh Small Businesses For Unique Gift Ideas you’ll find:
- For The Home
- Games & Kids
- Beauty & Fashion
- Food & Drink
- Books & Other Gifts
Edinburgh Small Businesses: For The Home
The Bonnie Bothy
This Edinburgh small business specialise in designing and manufacturing high quality custom moss art and moss walls from their studio. Give a unique gift that is handmade sustainable and bespoke. Check out their Etsy store if you live outside Edinburgh and would prefer shipping.
Green Meadows
This brand new plant shop in Edinburgh is a dream. We visited recently and I wanted to buy the whole store. Additionally, they do have an online store, but currently only offer Click & Collect. If you’re based in Edinburgh, check out this local business for gorgeous hand painted plant pots & all types of plants.
Solas Neon Sign Co
Give someone a funky neon sign, with online inventory & custom made neon signs from this Edinburgh local business. They’re so local – I can see them from my window!
Shipping to Mainland UK
Edinburgh Small Businesses: Games & Kids
Taxi Board Game
Support this Edinburgh-based board game business by buying one their many versions of Taxi. There’s even a version for football fans. The game is simple. Each round, one player asks a question from a card. The winner of the game is the player who has earned the most money at the end of the shift.
Free standard shipping to UK addresses!
Wooden Toys Edinburgh
Wooden Toys Edinburgh is an independent toy shop, selling some of the nation’s favourite brands. They also work closely with local artisans, and sell lots of handmade wooden toys and gifts. The toys are traditional, and are lots of fun for newborns to pre-school.
UK Shipping Available
Toys Galore
You can support local businesses and still get some high street names when it comes to toy shopping this year. Toys Galore in Edinburgh is a stockist of a wide and eclectic range of toys, from Lego through to Djeco. Jigsaw puzzles, puppets, board games, Sylvanian Families, Barbie dolls, wooden railways, Duplo, Pokemon and so much more. As a result of Covid they launched an online store – so now they ship Nationwide!
Free Shipping over £25 to UK.
Edinburgh Small Businesses: Beauty & Fashion
Eira Soaps
Meric, the owner and soap maker of Eira Soaps is a chemical engineer by training with a specialisation in sustainability. They make all of the products in in Edinburgh with natural colourants. This is a sustainable gift idea, as well as supporting a small business.
Baff Bombs
A fulltime NHS hero working in the ICU AND launched a business in a pandemic! Support this brand new Edinburgh start-up business and make everyone you love’s baths way prettier in 2021. They’re brand new – so DM Katherine on Instagram to order and I’m sure she’d be happy to help you with shipping.
LeyeLesi
Edinburgh based Black owned business, LeyeLesi is a sustainable and ethical brand that infuses luxurious textures of locally sourced leathers and indigenous fabrics into every creation. Every piece is handcrafted by a team of Artisans in West Africa. Plus – They’re on Etsy, so everyone can support this local business.
Worldwide shipping available
BTM Future
I am OBSESSED with everything in this store. This female-owned Edinburgh small business has the best tye dye prints. I. Want. It. All. Treat someone you love to some stylish leisure wear this Christmas – lord knows how long it will be before we’re wearing jeans again!
Bonus: The ladies behind BTMF are supporting Edinburgh Homeless Social Bite this year, by donating a hat for every £5 hat you purchase.
Pretty Pickled
There’s a new small business in Edinburgh, and it’s where food & sustainable fashion combine. Pretty Pickled is a one woman business, run by the wonderful Edinburgh-based food journalist Ailidh (Plate Expectations). This Edinburgh based small business is founded on sustainability. When you order a sustainable t-shirt or sweaters you’re not just signing up for super soft 100% organic cotton clothing; you’re saying no to fast fashion and yes to fair conditions for workers, yes to sustainable production methods and yes to respecting our planet. Oh… and you are guaranteed a witty & wearable food-pun that’ll be the talk of the brunch.
UK & Europe Shipping Available
Edinburgh Small Businesses: Food & Drink
Machina Coffee Roasters
For all the coffee lovers in your life. From the best coffee beans, to grinders and even full-size espresso machines – they’ve got it all. Avoid Amazon and support a local Edinburgh business by purchasing the best coffee gadgets from Machina this Christmas. For the coffee addicts in your life, consider a coffee subscription.
Worldwide shipping available
I.J.Mellis Cheese
Who doesn’t love cheese? Whether it’s for your Christmas Dinner menu, or as a gift, I.J Mellis is the best place to buy cheese in Edinburgh (or if you live anywhere in the UK!) Choose a cheese selection, dried goods, alcohol and even a cheese cake (yup – like a wedding cake.. but rounds of cheese!)
UK Shipping Available
Paeony Tiger
This local small business realized by Anya and Liam brings you the freshest, juiciest strawberries coated in velvety Belgian chocolate. Treat someone you love to chocolate covered goodness this Christmas.
Deliveries within Edinburgh only.
Edinburgh Small Businesses: Bookstores & Other Gifts
Golden Hare Books
Golden Hare Books is a charming independent bookshop with a woodburning stove and busy events programme, based in the heart of Edinburgh’s Stockbridge. Along with books for adults & children, they have a special Christmas gift store too. And they offer online shopping if you live too far to visit.
Worldwide shipping available
Keep Edinburgh Thriving
A box that really supports Edinburgh Small Businesses, by packaging up lots of different produce into one epic gift box. It is filled with high quality products sourced specifically from local businesses in Edinburgh.
UK Shipping Available
BoxLove
I was delighted when I learned about a queer owned Edinburgh small business. Spreading the love, one gift box at a time. This female & queer run company by Jess & Ashleigh will send you a customised gift box of locally sourced treats depending on who the gift is for. Choose from a pre-arranged selection or make your own.
UK Shipping Available
