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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 21st Century Kilts
Designer boutique for quirky, off the peg and bespoke kilts made from tartan and contemporary textiles. Howie Nicholsby redefined the kilt that you will need when this is all over.
07774757222
48 Thistle Street EH2 1EN 21stcenturykilts.com
The Haven
Dreaming about getting back to Natalie's cosy café for breakfast lunch and coffee. Free wifi. Fabulous cakes and happy friendly staff enjoying a break for now. 0131 467 7513
9 Anchorfield, EH6 4JG
Facebook @TheHavenCafe
Portobello Bookshop
The shop is offering online sales saying on their website "We'll need your support in the coming months. Indie bookshops rely on customers like ours.
0131 629 6756
46 Portobello High St EH15 1DA theportobellobookshop.com
Ardgowan Distillery
Enjoy the recently released Clydebuilt Coppersmith - a limited edition blend of malts matured in first fill Oloroso sherry casks. FREE shipping with free James of Arran chocolates in the box. £49.99 shop.ardgowandistillery.com
Fhior Restaurant
Working with small local suppliers to delivery quality produce to customers’ doors. “Our amazing team at Fhior are currently volunteering to get this service up and running."
36 Broughton Street EH1 3SB www.instagram.com/ fhiorrestaurant/
New Edinburgh Orchestra
Friendly amateur 80 player orchestra conducted by Tim Paxton.
Weekly rehearsals cancelled for now but follow their Twitter feed for links to music from all over the world! newedinburghorchestra.org.uk
Serap Couture
Serap makes individually designed, made to measure wedding gowns, bridesmaid dresses and mother of the bride outfits. ask about the shoes!
51 William Street EH3 7LW
T 07582 601818
Facebook Serapcouture/
Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home Rescue, reunite, rehome. Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home accepts any dog or cat that reaches their door in need, and works tirelessly to secure happy and loving forever homes.
26 Seafield Road East, EH15 1EH 0131 669 5331 info@edch.org.uk
Spry Wines
Spry Wines is now delivery only for the time being.
See their lists for delivery on Facebook! Order before 4pm to receive your supplies the same day.
07885 475874 facebook.com/sprywines
Golden Hare Books
Staff are working hard during the Covid-19 outbreak to add as many books as they can to their online bookshop. They are also offering free delivery to all EH postcodes 0131 225 7755 mail@goldenharebooks.com goldenharebooks.com brougtonbar.com
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
Did you know this independent charity needs £100K each year to look after the building and run outreach projects? Send a donation - much needed now. 85-89 Clerk Street, EH8 9JG 0131 668 2019 www.thequeenshall.net
Candersons Sweet Shop
Debbie Anderson will be there to invite you back to your childhood with all the traditional sweets in the jars at her shop.
0131 554 1401
102 Leith Walk EH6 5DT candersons-sweetshop. com
Craig Banks Tailoring
Specialising in bespoke tailoring for men. Craig's focus is on making the highest quality personally tailored attire that others will aspire to. He can make you look so good!
0131 226 7775
45 Thistle Street EH2 1DY craigbankstailoring.com
Meet Gilbert at Stewart Christie One of the best ideas in town in 2019. Gilbert is the phone box outside 63 Queen Street named after Sir Giles Gilbert Scott the designer of the red phone box.Pop into Stewart Christie get the key for the box and take your selfies. All for a donation of £3 which will go to the charity Save the Children.
Art & Craft Collective
A unique gallery and gift shop experience in Edinburgh's Southside - literally a cornuucopia of all media. Join their mailing list and buy art online.
0131 639 9123
93 Causewayside EH9 1DG artcraftcollective.co.uk
Bon Papillon
Stuart and Ingrid will welcome you back sometime to their café. Ingrid's paintings and art sit alongside Stuart's latest scones. You can buy paintings meantime from the website.
0131 538 2505 bonpapillon15@gmail.com bonpapillon.com
Merienda
Michelin award-winning Merienda are offering a Social Distancing menu for delivery in and around Edinburgh. With sister catering company Exec Chef Cuisine they will deliver food to help stock fridges and freezers. www.eat-merienda.com
Leith Walk Police Box pop up space
Although closed for now, the box offers short term flexible let from 4 hours up. They welcome budding entrepreneurs, charities and community groups.
Croall Place EH7 4LT
07842 482382 leithwalkpolicebox. com