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Local Businesses

Supporting Our Village Shops

Colinton’s local shops are an essential part of what makes our village feel so special. Each one brings its own character, friendly service, and commitment to the community — whether it’s a familiar face behind the counter, specialist knowledge, or simply the convenience of having what you need close to home.

 

By choosing to shop locally, we help these businesses flourish, strengthen the village economy, and preserve the unique charm that makes Colinton such a vibrant and welcoming place to live. Your support keeps our high street thriving and ensures these valued businesses remain at the heart of village life, along with a few within the Colinton community.

Specialists in home renovation, home extensions, kitchen and bathroom fittings, and outbuildings

Domiciliary care agency. Home care provider includes old age/elderly care, hospital discharge, personal hygiene care, domestic services and home help

Estate agents and legal services provider

Digital service provider developing digital brand solutions and websites.

Building consultants providing dispute resolution, claim preparation, delay analysis and other services to the building and construction industry

Art gallery and picture framing service

Treats a range of foot problems, from corns and calluses to ingrown toenails

A Community pub serving locals, walkers and everyone else in between

Offers eye examinations and screening services for glaucoma, cataracts, diabetes, age related macular degeneration and more

Supermarket selling groceries, newspapers and household goods

Family run Italian restaurant offering seasonal daily specials and a la carte menu

Family run garage

Is a dog-friendly gift shop full of lovely gifts, thoughtful treats

IHF is an award-winning Human Factors and System Integration consultancy 

Financial planners offering advice on retirement planning

Architectural practice specialising in domestic and new builds 

Electricial contractors providing a comprehensive range of electrical services

Alternative wedding coordination for quirky, fun and alternative weddings.

Colinton-based architecture practice helping Edinburgh and Lothians homeowners design smart, beautiful house extensions and renovations

Hair care and grooming for adults and children

Speciality coffee, baked goods and smashing sandwiches

Offers a tasteful selection of food, gifts, cards and wrapping as well as being the local Post Office

Italian restaurant serving tasty authentic Italian food.

Plumbers and gas engineers providing plumbing, heating, joinery and full property refurbishments

Beauty salon offering a wide range of beauty treatments

Design, manufacture and installation of handcrafted kitchens and interiors

Delivering a wide and rich variety of pizzas and takeaway food

Family run independent funeral directors

Looking for a trusted roofing or building contractor in Edinburgh or across Scotland? Our bespoke service ensures every project is handled with care, professionalism, and attention from start to finish.

Plumbing services including central heating installation

Provides expertise in delivering a diverse range of projects

Video film producers including aerial films, explainer videos, animation, content marketing, website videos and live event filming

A family-operated business offering a comprehensive range of electrical services

Gastro pub serving the local community, walkers and passers-by

Provides financial planning, pensions, savings and investments, protection and life assurance.

Specialist online whisky shop providing an international shipping service, auction management service and rare whisky sourcing

Independent estate agents

IT and computer services for home computer users including laptop computer repair.

We should also mention a few others who are not based in the village but are part of the community

Convenience store situated near to Bonaly Primary School

Nestled between the Pentland Hills and the Water of Leith, our cattery offers a peaceful retreat surrounded by nature.

Enjoy their delicious selection of hot drinks, soup, scones and cake

Tiphereth is a long‑established part of Colinton, bringing people with and without learning disabilities together in a supportive Camphill community. Their workshops, homes and village gift shop all help create purpose, connection and a shared sense of belonging.

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