5 Best Shopping in Edinburgh and the Lothians, Scotland

One of the more imaginative Scottish knitwear designers, Bill Baber's creative and colorful pieces are a long way from the conservative pastel woolies sold at some of the large mill shops.

This wee boutique in trendy Stockbridge, northwest of the New Town, is crammed full of vintage threads for women and men. The finds span the 20th century, but most are from the '40s to the '70s. The friendly owner is happy to share her knowledge of the many elegant and quirky outfits on her rails.

This shop can clothe you in full Highland dress, with high-quality kilts made in its own workshops.

This secondhand clothing store is where cashmere twinsets and classic luxe labels are sought and found.

First established on the Isle of Skye, Ragamuffin's Edinburgh outlet sells some of the funkiest, brightest, and most elegant knitwear produced anywhere in Scotland.