All your Christmas gift needs sorted at Edinburgh’s Christmas Markets!

Edinburgh’s Christmas Markets are chock full of gorgeous Christmas gifts from Scotland and beyond. Whether you’re looking find the perfect gift for someone special, get some last-minute stocking fillers, or just treat yourself (we like your style) this year’s Christmas markets have you covered. From handmade perfumes, Christmas decorations, cosy knitwear and those all-important take home tasty treats, here are a selection of the finest festive presents you can fill your stocking with!

Let’s not pretend we don’t love getting socks for Christmas. With Soctopus, Powder, and LOUD Elephant all boasting bright, colourful, and novelty socks, there’ll be no cold feet this winter.

If you’re looking to bulk up your stocking fillers pick up a £5 or £10 Lucky-Dip at George Street or East Princes Street Gardens – with sweet treats, knitted gifts and more, this is a lovely surprise for anyone. Make the holiday season that extra bit special, with a personalised Christmas bauble from The Nutcracker Christmas Company, World of Baubles, Unicorn, or Under Glass Terrarium. From the Olive Tree are selling traditional hand-carved wooden ornaments and decorations, and Spinner Art bring back their Christmas market staple colourful wind spinners to the markets once again.

Grab a friendship bracelet for your bestie with delicate handmade beaded jewellery from Maas on Castle Street LocalMotive market, or woven friendship bracelets from Pincho Poncho on George Street. Pincho Poncho also sell incredible colourful knitwear and wee knitted finger puppets – perfect gifts and stocking fillers!

For the crafty folks in your life - Paraffle are selling handmade embroidery pieces and embroidery kits, with everything to get you started on your crafting journey. Just next door to Paraffle, check out Westmount Art and Diedododa for gorgeous illustrations, enamel pins, and funky jewellery.

Buying someone else perfume can be tough at the best of times, but fear not, because the markets have got you sorted! Solid Cologne UK are selling their gorgeous handmade, natural solid colognes. Fresh and zesty, spicy and warm, fruity and more, these gender-neutral perfumes are long-lasting and delicious. The Edinburgh Natural Skincare Company are an Edinburgh staple and once again bring their handmade moisturisers, soaps, and perfumes to the markets.

Fill your home with luscious Christmas scents from Edwin Berry Candles (the Lemon Meringue candle is particularly delish!), or the powerful, zesty, Christmas scent sachets from Hairy Fairy Gifts.

If you’re looking for beautiful homeware– the markets have a host of handmade ceramics and decorative kitchenware sure to impress your guests this Christmas. Pama Crafts are selling an incredible, vibrant collection of Turkish and Palestinian bowls and plates. Kari Ceramic are selling their gorgeous handmade ceramics; from tiny wee bowls and trinket dishes to bigger statement pieces, these are the perfect addition to your home. Rusty Signs are back with their novelty signs for sports fans and pet lovers and add a fun twist to your home décor.

With all this and more at the Christmas Markets, there’s no better place to be this December!