Christmas Shopping in Midlothian – Shop Local this festive Season
Stay local and do your Christmas Shopping in Midlothian this year. You’ll support Midlothian’s high streets, producers and makers and spread Christmas cheer to lots of local businesses.
The festive season is nearly here and it’s a great time to support the local businesses in your area. Whether you’re on the hunt for the perfect Christmas dinner, a stylish gift for a loved one, something to leave out for Santa on Christmas Eve or an activity or voucher that can be enjoyed at any time, there’s something in Midlothian to suit all tastes and budgets. Plus, with local restrictions in place meaning non-essential travel outside of Midlothian isn’t allowed, what better time to discover the fantastic businesses on your doorstep.
Check out our list of some of the best places to do your Christmas shopping in Midlothian.
Christmas Food & Drink in Midlothian
No Christmas Day is complete without a feast! For those who usually go to their favourite restaurant on Christmas Day or for those who want a year off cooking, doing the dishes or battling the supermarket aisles, Here’s a rundown of where you can get your Christmas feast from in Midlothian.
Nibbles
The Big Feast!
Something to Wash it down with
Gift Vouchers for all the family
A great way to support local this Christmas is to buy a voucher for your favourite restaurant, attraction or activity to enjoy at a later date. There’s something for everyone from relaxing beauty treatments to exhilarating ski lessons, fine dining to falconry. You just have to decide who deserves a special treat!
Restaurants
Many local restaurants will offer gift vouchers so pop in or call your favourite local restaurant to find that perfect Christmas present in Midlothian.
Gigi’s, Bonnyrigg
Itihaas, Dalkeith
The Cavaliere Italian Restaurant, Dalkeith
The Paper Mill, Lasswade
The Craigie Hotel, Penicuik
The Original Rosslyn Inn, Roslin
Beauticians and Spas
Know someone that deserves time out to relax? A gift voucher to a spa or beauticians in Midlothian is a fantastic option. Check out Treatwell for a full range of brilliant beauticians in your local area.
Dalhousie Castle Aqueous Spa, Bonnyrigg
Enhance Beauty & Spa, Penicuik
Adventures
Have someone in your life that loves an adventure or trying a new challenge? There’s plenty of things to do in Midlothian that will get the adrenaline pumping!
Dalhousie Falconry, Bonnyrigg
Private 1:1 Ski Lessons at Midlothian Snowsports Centre
Tourist Attractions
Give the gift of exploring some of Midlothian’s famous sites. Your loved one can discover the amazing history and heritage on Midlothian’s doorstep and perhaps they’ll take you along too!
Rosslyn Chapel Gift Experience
Local Makers and Crafters
Did you know that Midlothian has a thriving artist, maker and crafting scene? The fabulous Made in Midlothian website provides a shop window for these incredible artists and is a great place for you to find unique gifts created by talented local makers. Join their Facebook group to keep up to date with the marvellous makers in Midlothian and you’re certain to find a gift for the person on your list that has everything!
Local Shops to Support on your Doorstep
As well as online market places, there are plenty of fantastic local shops in Midlothian where you’ll find the perfect gift for someone special. It’s also a great way to ensure the local shops on your doorstep and high street can continue to trade and stick around after a tough year. So, spread a little cheer locally this year.
Restoration Yard, Dalkeith
Penicuik Storehouse, Penicuik
Jenny Blossom Jewellers, Bonnyrigg
Pentland Plants, Loanhead
Secret Herb Garden, Lothianburn
Criterium Cycles, Lasswade
Ivy & Thistle Floral Design, Dalkeith
Wishbone Trash, Loanhead
The Bank of Dalkeith, Dalkeith
Fishers Direct, Penicuik
This year, stay local and complete your Christmas shopping in Midlothian to support and stay local. If you own a local business or know of a local business perfect for Christmas Shopping, get in touch so we can add it to the list!
