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SHOPPING & RETAIL
32 Fleming House, Newcraighall
Edinburgh, EH15 3RD
0131 669 9090
For a large scale shopping and entertainment
experience, head to Fort Kinnaird, one of the
biggest out of town retail parks in the UK – and
with over seventy shops and restaurants there’s
plenty to keep the whole family occupied. Located
to the south-east of Edinburgh, the store contains
major high street brands specialising in fashion,
beauty, homeware, DIY, furniture, technology
and much more. For a break from a hard day’s
shopping there’s ample choice of cafes and
restaurants to sit and enjoy a drink or a bite to
eat. Or if you prefer to eat on the go, you can
grab some fast food, a sandwich, takeaway meal
or coffee to go. The school holidays bring special
events for kids and the large Odeon cinema
shows the latest blockbusters year-round. Local
buses serve the retail park and there’s extensive
parking areas ensuring a trip to Fort Kinnaird is
easy and convenient.
VALVONA & CROLLA
19 Elm Row, Edinburgh, EH7 4AA
0131 556 6066
Valvona & Crolla Delicatessen, founded in 1934,
is Scotland’s oldest delicatessen and Italian wine
merchants and firmly on Edinburgh’s epicurean
map. The local independent family business is a
veritable emporium of all things delicious. In their
original premises tucked away in the city centre on
Elm Row, you’ll find a wide range of mouthwatering
and tempting treats within, appealingly displayed
from floor to ceiling. The high-quality products are
all sourced from small, artisan producers, with
a focus on purity and flavour that nourishes the
body and delights the palate. Whether you shop
for fruit and vegetables imported direct from the
markets of Milano, fine Italian wines, or delectable
breads and pastries freshly baked in-store, there’s
plenty to tantalise your taste buds. As well as
taking delicacies home, you can take the weight
off your feet and stop for a drink or a bite to eat in
the on-site cafe bar.
FORT KINNAIRD
