Birdy and family went to Six by Nico Edinburgh – West on Queensferry Street to try out the delectable sounding four-course Tokyo tasting menu before it ended. This was a great shout for lunch.
Shopping in Edinburgh doesn't have to break the bank!
If there's one thing Edinburgh certainly is not lacking, it's shops! In the city centre alone, there's all the main locations such as Princes Street, St James Quarter, Waverley Mall, and the Royal Mile.
Scattered between the big-name brands, designers and boutiques, you'll find so many smaller, independent shops and retailers - where there's something to suit just about every budget!
Here at Edinburgh Reviews, sometimes we cover shops that have just recently opened, or have held events - and sometimes you'll discover some amazing local deals.
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Review: Portal Leith, a metaphysical crystal and bone shop
Portal Leith is a cosy Hobbit hole of a store that sells crystals, decorative skulls, new age, lightworker and perhaps even occult goodies but does so with warmth, without demonic markups and wisely.
Radar: Menkind & Prezzybox store opens at Fort Kinnaird (Halloween and Discounts)
Menkind and sister brand Prezzybox have opened a store together at Fort Kinnaird.
Review: Nutricircle, discounted protein deals
Nutricircle provides delicious and convenient protein snacks at affordable prices, making it an excellent option for budget-conscious individuals seeking tasty macros.
Cuckooland review: Extreme lounging quilted fleece b blanket
A warm, well-made and cleverly designed multi-purpose fleece blanket suitable for indoor and outdoor use. It’s not cheap but a wise investment.
Review: Birdy Puts a Designer Velvet Hi-Back Bean Bag Chair Through Its Paces
Birdy couldn’t believe her luck when she was offered a luxury hi-back bean bag chair from GreatBeanBags.com for her new Edinburgh artist studio! See how she gets on…
Hands-on review: Benefits of ZeroWater 12-cup Ready-Read water filtration jug are crystal clear
Birdy was offered a review sample of ZeroWater’s 12-Cup Ready-Read 5-stage Water Filtration Jug, and pitted it against her existing Brita filter – the results were surprising!
Radar: ClothesCycle Markets comes to Edinburgh’s Meadowbank
ClothesCycle is a sustainable fashion and accessories brand founded by university student Poppy Collingwood-Cameron towards the end of 2022.