Hey! Nashy here 👋
This week I've been out pounding the streets of Edinburgh, meeting the amazing people behind our local independent businesses.
From family run Pokemon card shops to tattoo artists who deliver such incredible work that customers come back just to give them a tip (seriously!).
The passion and graft these folks put in every single day is what makes Edinburgh special.
These are the local businesses keeping our city thriving.
The ones opening their doors early, staying late, and genuinely caring about this community.
I'll be announcing the winner of the £100 dinner voucher for a restaurant or takeaway of your choice! Keep an eye out 👀
Plus, I've got your weekend sorted with some absolute bangers happening around the city 🎉
💚 Local Businesses Keeping Edinburgh Thriving
🎴 Pokecards
Run by Carol and Glenn, who epitomise true independent business culture!
Carol also works at a local charity and Glenn is helping out in the store when he can (he also works full time).
They opened the shop because their kids love Pokemon cards, and they hope to be able to pass the keys onto them one day to run the store themselves.
Pop in and pay them a visit or follow them on Instagram!
👀 Looking for more eyeballs on your local business? 👀
Email me to get involved: [email protected]
🌱 The Refillery
39 Newington Rd, Edinburgh EH9 1QW
An amazing place to shop to reduce your plastic waste as a home and you can even make your own peanut butter!
🥐 101 Bakery
101 Newington Rd, Edinburgh EH9 1QW
Just celebrated its 7th birthday and I picked up a super delicious cinnamon bun and salted caramel brownie!
☕ Onto Coffee
72 Newington Rd, Edinburgh EH9 1QN
Only the shop's second day open but run by Vadirus who is an Edinburgh coffee veteran in his own right!
🎨 Black Box
60 Newington Rd, Edinburgh EH9 1QN
You will have seen these guys' work all over Edinburgh from shop signage to custom vehicle wraps. His wrench was a little too thick to use as a microphone though!
🍉 Watermelon Tattoo
14 E Norton Pl, Edinburgh EH7 5DR
Where I witnessed a customer leave and then come back to give a tip to their tattoo artist because they were so happy with the service and the art!
✂️ Havoc Barbers
39 St. Leonard's St, Edinburgh EH8 9QN
Their customers took over one of my posts this week when I asked "Why do you love Edinburgh" so I had to pay the boys a visit! A true hidden gem in Edinburgh!
🎉 What's On This Weekend
Event Key: 👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly | 🐕 Dog Friendly | 🔞 Over 18s | 🎟️ Free Entry
📚 Edinburgh's Radical Book Fair - 👨👩👧👦
5th-9th November | Assembly Roxy
Four days of ideas, conversations, and change making at Assembly Roxy. Over 20 events, workshops, shared meals, activist stalls, and publisher stands. This year's theme? Ecosystems of change. If you're into books, big ideas, and building a better world, this is your kind of weekend. Running 5th to 9th November!
💍 Eco Resin Earrings Craft Workshop - 👨👩👧👦 (Kids 14+)
Saturday 8th November | 10:30am-1:30pm | We Make
Make your own earrings! Learn to work with eco resin, mix colours, and create up to four pairs of colourful earrings. The stuff you make is totally ready to take home and wear (or gift!). Perfect for a unique birthday thing or just a fun Saturday morning. Happening 8th November from 10:30am at We Make on Montrose Terrace.
🎉 £100 GIFT CARD WINNER! 🎉
Congratulations to Halle Brown!
Halle's hidden gem is Rama on Inverleith Row who do the most amazing veggie sandwiches. Enjoy your £100 dinner voucher, Halle! 🎊
🎬 Jan Harlan Masterclass 🔞
Saturday 8th November | 3pm | Filmhouse
Stanley Kubrick's actual producer is coming to Edinburgh. Jan Harlan worked on The Shining, Barry Lyndon, Eyes Wide Shut, and he's doing a 2 hour masterclass at Filmhouse this Saturday at 3pm. If you're an aspiring filmmaker or just love cinema, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity. No latecomers allowed so get there early!
🤠 Northern Rodeo Country Festival
Saturday 8th November | 4-10pm | The Pitt
Yeehaw!
The Pitt is getting a wild west makeover and honestly? I'm here for it. Live country covers, bucking bronco challenges, line dancing (yes please), horseshoe throwing, and the best drinks in town. Come dressed as your best cowboy or cowgirl and you might just win a prize. This is gonna be absolutely class!
🐶 Hox Hounds Day - 🐕 🎟️
Saturday 8th November | 12-5pm | The Hoxton
This Saturday, 8th November, it's all about our furry friends 🐶 Pop into the Lobby between 12-5pm for a FREE PUPPUCCINO topped up with doggy treats from W’zis!
Your four-legged pal is gonna absolutely love it.
🎨 Out of Sight Out of Mind Exhibition - 👨👩👧👦 🎟️
Ends Sunday 9th November | Summerhall
This is your last chance! Scotland's largest mental health art exhibition wraps up this weekend at Summerhall. Over 400 works exploring mental health in ways that'll make you think, feel, and see things differently. Ends 9th November so get yourself down there before it's gone!
👗 B's Vintage Market 👨👩👧👦 (Kids Free)
Sunday 9th November | 11am-4pm | Out of the Blue
Final edition alert! Twenty of the UK's best vintage traders are bringing the goods to Out of the Blue Drill Hall in Leith. If you love a good vintage find, this is where you need to be on 9th November. Open 11am to 4pm, kids get in free, adults just £2.50. Bargain!
🎵 The Music of James Bond
Sunday 9th November | 7pm | Usher Hall
Fancy. Glamorous. Iconic. The Usher Hall is hosting the International Film Orchestra performing every legendary Bond theme you can think of. From Goldfinger to Skyfall, this is gonna be epic. Saturday 9th November at 7pm. Dress up, grab a martini (shaken not stirred), and enjoy the show!
That's your lot for this week!
Whether you're shopping local, catching a show, or line dancing like nobody's watching, Edinburgh's got something special happening.
Got a business or event you think I should know about?
Hit reply and let me know. I read every single one 💚
Keep supporting local,
Nashy!