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
Di Giorgio's Caffe & Bar
Lots of cakes and slices, coffee, pasta and lasagne to go. Morning rolls and ciabattas too.
This is brownie heaven with a range of different flavours for you to choose from. One person at a time in the shop. Be patient! facebook.com/digiorgiocaffe
The Haven
Dreaming about getting back to Natalie's cosy café for breakfast lunch and coffee where they have free WiFi and fabulous cakes.
But their happy friendly staff are enjoying a break for now. Anchorfield, EH6 4JG
0131 467 7513
@TheHavenCafe on Facebook
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. Live tasting events with whisky maker Max MacFarlane. 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
Mademoiselle Macaron
Although there are only three of them in the kitchen to observe social distancing, the team at MM are womanfully getting the orders out as fast as they can.
They offer many different flavours - a little bit of France right here in Edinburgh. mademoisellemacaron.co.uk
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
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
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
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
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
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
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