Skeem candles, Paul & Joe body products, and jewelry from Hultquist and Watch This Space are among the girly wares stocked by this too-cute shop. There's a small selection of clothing, colorful Birkenstocks, and sparkling Moroccan slippers for the yummy mummy brigade, but it's really the littlest things that count here: tops and onesies for babies and toddlers, plus a terrific selection of baby shoes by Starchild.

A showcase for young designers, particularly Scottish ones, Concrete Wardrobe is worth a visit for contemporary gifts (pottery, jewelry) and clothing—particularly woolens. Look for woven and knitted pins by Mary Fraser, and textile throws in funky patterns.

Established in 1866, Hamilton & Inches would be remarkable even if it didn't have a royal warrant as silversmith to the queen. Its grand shop is decked out with chandeliers, red carpets, ornate moldings, and glass jewel boxes displaying diamond rings, pearls, gold bracelets, and luxury watches (Cartier, Rolex, Patek Philippe). The workshop on the building's upper floors turns out a fantastic contemporary silver collection too. As the surroundings suggest, it's not cheap.

Hidden away in a Georgian town house on a narrow cobbled street, this women's clothing boutique has been open since 1969. Expect excellent service and three floors of grown-up labels that run the gamut from Diane von Furstenberg and Chine to Ben de Lisi and Allegra Hicks.

An Edinburgh institution much beloved of Morningside ladies (Edinburgh matriarchs), this department store was independently run by the same family until 2005, when it was bought by House of Fraser. Fans fear that there are changes on the cards, but for now it's still a shopper's paradise: an 1838 neo-Gothic structure with an ornately carved exterior, a three-story interior atrium, wood paneling, and more than 100 departments. The warren of rooms and halls—from the toy department in the basement to food hall on the second floor—is an ideal place to find traditional gifts, such as Edinburgh crystal, but the designer and beauty floors, while good, aren't in the same league as nearby Harvey Nichols.

Joey D deconstructs traditional pieces such as tweed jackets, denim, and army khakis, reassembles them with leather, zips, and buckles, and ends up with distinctive men's and women's garments that are a bit punky and a lot of fun. He also approaches bags, belts, and watches in the same fashion. His shoe lounge, in the back of the shop, can be overwhelming—clothes hang at all levels from scaffolding—but don't miss it.