The Edinburgh Reporter Best Of . . .
Lighthouse Bookshop's Life Raft This will keep you and the bookshop afloat while the shop is closed. The Lighthouse online shop is accepting all book orders. Email the titles and the shop will send a payment link and arrange dispatch.
More details on lighthousebookshop.com
The Hideout Café
A cosy hideout in Edinburgh serving speciality coffee, tea, treats and brunch. Iced lattes and other goodies to sort you out. Open daily
0131 552 5289
40-42 Queen Charlotte St EH6 6AT www.thehideoutcafe.co.uk
The Eco Larder
Zero waste shop on Morrison St. Matt in Edinburgh manned the shop, but his wife and co-owner, Stephanie ran the website from Bute - and looked after her mum. Show them some love and buy their products now. Ask about soapnuts. Collect/Cargo bike deliveries www.theecolarder.com
Craigie's Farm Shop
Online ordering of fruit and vegetables, quality butchery and dairy products and what they call 'indulgent treats'.
The farm shop is open but you can choose safely online, and either have your order delivered, or go to collect it. craigies.co.uk
Ardgowan Distillery
Enjoy the recently released Clydebuilt Coppersmith - a limited edition blend of malts matured in first fill Oloroso sherry casks. FREE shipping with a branded Glencairn nosing glass.
shop.ardgowandistillery.com
Twelve Triangles
If you are desperate for a sweet treat the Brunswick Street and Portobello High Street shops opens at 8.30am until they have sold out of everything. Also delivery next day where possible, minimum order £15. twelve-triangles-myshopify.com
Something Fishy
Independent fishmonger providing quality fresh and cured fish. At the beginning oof lockdown there was some question over availability but this wee shop has kept going. Use Schop to have your fish delivered.
16a Broughton Street EH1 3RH 0131 556 7614
The Glenturret Shop
Four individually hand crafted Glenturret glass baubles filled with different single malts.
It is the perfect gift to send to any whisky lover, and of course you can do this, or order a bottle or two for yourself online. theglenturret.com
Roeder & Bell
Each week, gourmet parcels of fresh provisions are meticulously curated by the team and packed with glorious things to eat, drink and enjoy, delivered directly to your home. large, small and vegetarian boxes available alongside a well-stocked pantry section roederandbell.com
Independent Wine Company
A specialist importer of boutique fine wines from Italy. Carefully hand-picked award-winning wines of premium quality sourced direct from the winemakers.
Oleg and Elvira visit every vineyard themselves. Online deliveries available. independent.wine
Schop
This is an easy, convenient and eco-friendly alternative to a supermarket shop. Working in partnership with independent retailers, Tim at Schop offers to deliver a huge range of great quality food and drink straight to your door. schop.co
Roots
They are offering veg boxes with zero contact delivery and collection options. Free delivery in certain cases. Support local business! 18 William Street EH3 7NH
0131 225 6376 munch@rootsedinburgh.co.uk
Queen’s Hall
The hall is an independent charity which needs £100,000 each year to look after the building and run outreach projects. If you can send a donation - much needed now. 85-89 Clerk Street, EH8 9JG
0131 668 2019 www.thequeenshall.net
Rose Theatre Café
You don't know what you've got till its scone . . . Mary and Sinead say: "We are open for takeaway, come grab a coffee and a scone, it can be part if your daily walk routine in this crazy new world order." Preorder bread by FB Messenger www.facebook.com/rosetheatrecafe
Craig Banks Tailoring
Bespoke tailoring for men. Craig's focus is on making the highest quality personally tailored attire that others will aspire to. His pyjamas and dressing gowns will make your video calls so stylish! 45 Thistle Street EH2 1DY
0131 226 7775 craigbankstailoring.com
Cater Edinburgh
Chef Barry Bryson is running a solo home delivery service with a choice of classic dishes. Examples include: Spiced lamb tagine, cottage pie, salmon and hake fish pie. Delivered with heating instructions.
Barry@cateredinburgh.com
Tel 07961 573 658
Art & Craft Collective
A unique gallery and gift shop experience in Edinburgh's Southside - literally a cornucopia of all media. Join their mailing list and buy art online.
93 Causewayside EH9 1DG 0131 639 9123 artcraftcollective.co.uk
The Fine Wine Company
The Portobello wine shop has stepped up delivery of wines and spirits, even champagne if you feel like it. Adam and Alex Rankine are also helping us by distributing our papers. Delivering to EH7, EH15 and EH21 at the moment. Shop open from 10am to 6pm thefinewinecompany.co.uk
Love Your Business
Love Your Business networking club, which is relaxed, informal and good fun, is now online on the last Thursday of the month with a host of inspiring speakers sharing their entrepreneurial journey’s and invaluable business tips. www.lybnetworking.com and Facebook @howtolyb
Broughton Place Hair and Beauty Friendly boutique city salon. Owner and stylist Juliet is always happy to discuss your needs and deliver a highly professional service. They specialise in long hair and tape in hair extensions. 0131 556 4478
2a Broughton Place EH1 3RX www.broughtonplacehair.com