We love welcoming visitors to Edinburgh
Our local, green, ethical friends
We're really pleased to be supporting the work of local, and national like-minded organisations.
The Edinburgh Natural Skincare Company
A local company who make a 100% natural skincare range which is 100% natural and hand made. AND Mercat visitors receiev 10% discount using Mercat10 in their local stores on Cockburn St and Victoria St.
Good Stuff Network
'They showcase a huge range of Fair Trade, sustainable souvenirs and gifts. A core part of their business model is poverty reduction, education and equality. You can find gorgeous, unique handicrafts from all over the world, and you're helping out by buying from there!', Rory, Mercat Support Team
Calton View Cafe
'Food is excellent, and the staff are lovely in a small independent cafe with everything made on site from scratch.' Lorri, MTI Team
Tron Kirk Market
'A refreshing selection of handmade, authentic and local, artisanal goods! Also, a beautiful location.' Rory, Mercat Support Team
The Mosque Kitchen
A renowned restaurant offering authentic and affordable Indian and Middle Eastern cuisine.
Armchair Books
'A local, family-owned, Living Wage and as a secondhand bookshop, inherently environmentally-friendly! They also did a lot to get diverse books into the hands of readers during the first couple of lockdowns', Lindsay, Mercat Marketing Team
Kafe Kweer
'A local café that offers homemade vegan food, sustainable products, and local artwork! Plus queer sober space, social events such as life-drawing and donated clothing market days' Fin, Mercat Support Team
The Milkman Cafe
'A local indepedent, living wage employer big on environment-friendly initiatives - where possible the café was built using recycled materials!', Lorri MTI Team
Historic Scotland
visit some of Scotland's most popular attractions at Edinburgh Castle, Urquart Castle and Stirling Castle.
National Trust for Scotland
Explore facinating snippets of Scotland's life at Georgian House and Gladstone's Land.
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Why not explore beyond Edinburgh and see what Scotland has to offer.
Scottish Storytelling Centre
Witness some of Scotland's best storytelling in this unique venue.
Rosevear Tea
'An absolutely encyclopaedic offering of loose leaf teas and tea accessories, and the staff are really helpful and lovely. They are keen on ethical sourcing and in terms of eco-friendliness, they offer a discount if you bring back the pouches for reuse.' Rory, Mercat Support Team
Unbaggaged
Need to store luggage? No problem, an Unbaggaged driver is waiting to help! Book pick up and storage: Home | Unbaggaged
Himalaya Tibetan Cafe
'A local cafe which offers fantastic vegan/vegetarian food, do great fundraising and support the local community AND they also offer a "pay it forward scheme" for the homeless', Fin, Mercat Support Team