3 Best Gift Shops in Edinburgh

“Paper Tiger is one of the leading gift shops in the city. Michael Apter is the owner and Managing Director of Paper Tiger. They offer design-led cards, stationery, wraps, and gift products from new suppliers. They collaborate with Edinburgh and UK-based artists, all carefully selected, and offer a large selection of creative cards, stylish stationery, gifts, toys, books, and wraps. They are proud to represent local Scottish work at their Edinburgh stores. They aim to provide their customers with the very best selection of gifts. Paper Tiger actively supports several charities and has donated thousands of pounds, prizes, and vouchers to local businesses and schools' fundraising activities and to charities that resonate with their team and their values as a business. They take care to showcase special items that reflect the love they have for their craft. Paper Tiger is proud to give Free UK delivery on orders over £20.”

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“One World Shop is a well-known gift shop in Edinburgh. They have been sourcing and selling the very best in fairly traded products worldwide since 1983. They aim to source and sell sustainable and fairly traded goods worldwide using an ethical and transparent framework. The shop stocks a wide range of handmade crafts, furniture, toys, clothing, ceramics, handmade paper products, jewellery, textiles, interior furnishings, cards, books and foods. One World Shop also supports schools, faith communities and local businesses in adopting and promoting fair trade. They can provide fair trade and sustainable stock for your church or school stall. They have gifts for all the holidays so you can get your favourite gifts. They're dedicated to providing Christmas shopping appointments for your safer, cosier and personalised shopping experience.”

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“Curiouser and Curiouser is an independent business based in Edinburgh, Scotland run by Laura and Ian. They opened their first shop on the 16th of September 2010, which is located at 93 Broughton Street. They have a small team of wonderful people who help them run their stores. They work with a workshop with over 30 years of experience, and this side of the business continues to grow for them. The gift shop offers a wide range of products, from illustrative prints to jewellery and homewares, emphasising good design and bright colours. They love to support local designers where they can, so most of their artists are British-based, with many working from their home city of Edinburgh. They have another branch in Bruntsfield Place. Both of their shops also offer a comprehensive bespoke framing service.”

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