Best Markets for Shopping in Edinburgh

Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland and known for its historic architecture and stunning natural beauty. The city offers mesmerizing views of the many monuments and memorials with Auther’s Seat in Holyrood Park as one of its attractions. Edinburgh is quite popular amongst students for going to university mainly because of its academic excellence. It is home to over 45,000 students, with the University of Edinburgh, founded in 1583 remain consistent in securing high ranks in league tables. Finding accommodation with limited local support is a difficult and tedious task for students. It is not just about finding accommodation before others do but to look for the best student accommodation Edinburgh. They must be located close to the university campus and should offer onsite amenities.

Edinburgh Christmas Market

This market is quite famous during the Christmas time and opens every day from 10 am – 10 pm, mid-November to early January. The market is located in the main thoroughfare below the Mound. It stretches along East Princes Street Gardens Terrace and around the Scott Monument in the beautiful colourful lit fairground rides. The market provides culinary treats with food stalls and vendors offering scented seasonal favourite, mulled wine, and more. Students should ensure they opt for accommodation near this market to visit during Christmas.

Stockbridge Market

Situated in Jubilee Gardens on the banks of the Water of Leith, Stockbridge Market opens every Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm ever since 11th September 2011. It’s a foodie’s paradise and offers the best street food in Edinburgh. The market sells fresh edibles like French cheese and nutty brown bread, Mademoiselle Macarons or home-baked cakes. There are shops selling jams, cakes, smoked salmon, and lots of crafts to take home after a good bargain.

The Pitt Market

The salty suburb of Leith now has a yard market to call its own – Pitt Market which opens from Saturday noon to 10 pm and Sunday noon to 8 pm. Those visiting the Pitt Market can expect to get good bargains on Saturdays on food stalls vending shellfish, noodles, steak and toasties. The USP of this place is the buskers that turn it into something akin to a yard party.

These are the 3 main markets you can visit in Edinburgh and enjoy various delicacies. University Living offers student accommodation Edinburgh near these markets and universities in the city.

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