Christmas wishlist

The 5th of December marks 'Small Business Saturday', so we put together a Christmas wishlist with all items coming from local Scottish businesses.

For the foodie

We were already fans of Mademoiselle Macaron’s treats when she was selling them exclusively at local markets and we continue being regulars at her cosy Grindley Street café.  However we have not made it yet to one of her macaron classes - hence the wishlist item. There are several classes scheduled for next year and it would make a perfect Christmas present for any foodie.

While you can book the classes online, it is worth popping in to the café to admire Mademoiselle Rachel's window decorations (and possibly to munch on some scrumptious macarons). This year's theme is 'The Lion, the witch and the wardrobe' to match the Lyceum Theatre's repertoire across the road. Find Mademoiselle also on Like A Local - Mademoiselle Macaron.

For the fashionista

One can never have enough scarves. We have recently discovered Karen Mabon's beautifully patterned silk scarves at her Hill Street Design House sample sale. She has four limited edition Christmas patterns which you can also buy online. Our favourite one is the Nutcracker, but keen bakers might prefer the Mary Berry silk scarf.

For the tea lover

I am dreaming about a matcha bamboo whisk for Christmas (ok, maybe it's not very Scottish but still on my wishlist). Oh and a tin of Kinnettles Gold Scottish tea as well, please! Yes, you read it right, it is tea grown in Scotland. All courtesy of Pekoe Tea Edinburgh. Pekoe Tea has shops in Tollcross and in Stockbridge if you prefer buying offline. Find them also on Like A Local - Pekoe Tea Stockbridge.

Note: This is not a sponsored list but a personal selection of our favourite local shops.