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Spotlight: Verve Clothing

You’ll find Verve clothing on Rose Street, and once you do you won’t want to shop anywhere else.  Verve makes a point of selling quality brands which are hard to find on the high street. They offer a personalised service which includes ordering in your perfect size, personal shopping advice, and even free alterations. Some of the fantastic brands they stock are: Desuigal The true spirit of Desuigal is to dressing like an individual, not like everyone else. Verve carry one of each size so you’re not likely to bump into anyone else wearing the same thing as you....

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Spotlight: Jigsaw

Shopping in Jigsaw on George Street is an absolute joy. The company’s philosophy is “to sell affordable, fashionable clothes in stylish surroundings” and they have certainly achieved that here in Edinburgh. The store was designed by the architect James Craig and is a beautiful example of Georgian architecture. The original features have been incorporated into the store layout creating a stylish and unique environment. The staff are knowledgeable and friendly, without being obtrusive. The clothes are both modern and timeless using classic cuts and silhouettes with the fabrics of the moment to create on trend pieces that will last...

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Spotlight: Haggis Hostels

Haggis​ ​Hostels​ ​is​ ​Edinburgh’s​ ​premier​ ​affordable​ ​accommodation​ ​provider.​ ​Centrally​ ​located just​ ​off​ ​Princes St.,​ ​they​ ​are​ ​an​ ​ideal​ ​base​ ​for​ ​a​ ​nights​ ​kip​ ​in​ ​town.​ ​Haggis​ ​Hostels​ ​is exceptionally​ ​clean​ ​and​ ​well​ ​maintained,​ ​none​ ​of​ ​your​ ​‘dirty​ ​backpackers’​ ​here.​ ​With​ ​free​ high speed ​WiFi, free​ ​tea​ ​&​ ​coffee,​ ​and​ ​free​ ​continental​ ​breakfast​ ​thrown​ ​in,​ ​it​ ​is​ ​no​ ​wonder​ ​they​ ​have​ ​achieved​ ​a 4​ ​star​ ​award​ ​from​ ​Visit​ ​Scotland​ ​and​ ​a​ ​certificate​ ​of​ ​Excellence​ ​from​ ​Trip​ ​Advisor​ ​for​ ​2014.   Beds start at only £18 a night with same sex rooms and family rooms available. It’s a great choice for...

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Spotlight: Scotts of Rose Street

You’re​ ​in​ ​town​ ​shopping​ ​with​ ​your​ ​partner​ ​and​ ​rather​ ​than​ ​telling​ ​you​ ​if​ ​the​ ​tan​ ​or​ ​the​ ​brown​ ​bag goes​ ​better​ ​with​ ​your​ ​shoes​ ​he’s​ ​moaning​ ​“aren’t​ ​you​ ​done​ ​shopping​ ​yet?”.​ ​Time​ ​to​ ​hit​ ​Rose Street​ ​and​ ​drop​ ​him​ ​off​ ​at​ ​Scotts.   Scotts of Rose Street is a smashing wee boozer with a dedicated following of locals. They house 3 flat screen tellies showing any match you like, they’ll even show different games on each, keeping everyone happy. They have a well rounded selection of malts to enjoy in a cozy corner while reading the complimentary newspapers. Visit...

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Spotlight: Hotel Chocolat

Hotel Chocolat is one of the world’s few chocolatiers who actually grow their own cocoa at their beautiful plantation in Saint Lucia. They turn these gorgeous little beans into the tastiest chocolate you can find. What makes their chocolate so unique, and so good, is the quality. By using more cocoa and less sugar, you get a healthier and more satisfying cocoa hit. Their house grade milk chocolate is 50% cocoa, and even the white chocolate is 36% cocoa, well above the average. Visiting the shop and café on Frederick Street is a wonderful experience. The staff are friendly...

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