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Timberyard

A destination restaurant in a converted warehouse with a strong sustainability focus, awarded a green Michelin star in 2025. Expect seasonal Scottish tasting menus; the lunch menu is a more affordable way in.

Hawksmoor Edinburgh

The Edinburgh outpost of the acclaimed steakhouse, recently ranked among the best steak restaurants in the world, known for well-sourced British beef and a standout Sunday roast.

The Grassmarket

A historic market square below the Castle, now full of independent shops and pubs, with a regular Saturday market and some of the best castle views in the city.

One World Shop

One of Edinburgh’s oldest ethical shops, on Princes Street, selling a wide range of Fair Trade crafts, gifts and food sourced from producers around the world.

The Edinburgh Remakery

A Leith social enterprise tackling waste by repairing and reselling electronics and furniture and running community repair workshops, diverting tonnes of goods from landfill each year.

Garvald Makers Shop

A Morningside shop selling ceramics, glass, jewellery and textiles handmade by makers with learning disabilities, with profits supporting their work.

Falko Konditormeister

The place is situated in the buzzing Bruntsfiend area, providing locals with genuine German bakery products. Falko himself is a state qualified Master Pastry Chef from Germany who fall in love with…

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