‘A wave of excitement’: New shop opens on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile

Located opposite The Witchery‘s restaurants on the Castlehill, the shop’s transformation is said to reflect Thomson’s passion for creating unforgettable experiences by “sympathetically transforming historic spaces and giving them new life”.

Pictured: The Witchery Shop is located on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh (Image: Supplied)Steven Allam, general manager of The Witchery, said: “The opening of The Witchery Shop brings a wave of excitement and energy to our already exciting offerings. 

“Myself and the entire hotel team are thrilled to embark on this new chapter.  It feels like a natural evolution of The Witchery, enhancing the guest experience while staying true to our heritage and commitment to excellence and the future of our planet.”

Pictured: The interiors of the new Witchery Shop (Image: Supplied) Just as the restaurant supports local growers, butchers, fishermen, and foragers, The Witchery Shop will shine a light on the very best in Scottish craftsmanship and creative talent whilst helping to support traditional skills.

Visitors will discover products including an exclusive tartan and tweed designed by renowned Scottish textile designer Araminta Campbell and bespoke leather luggage crafted by Simon Harvey-Potts and his team at Mackenzie Leather in Edinburgh’s historic Old Town.

Pictured: The Witchery Shop will support artists and makers who use traditional methods (Image: Supplied) Available to purchase elsewhere will be items served in the Witchery’s dining rooms such as the hotel’s own blend of speciality tea, champagne, limited edition single cask whisky, gin, and chocolates.

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The new space also holds a secret – hidden within its walls, a door leads to a “magical” room, lined in The Witchery’s tartan and adorned with stag antlers. 

This private space serves as the “perfect setting for storytelling, sampling rare whiskies, and enjoying exclusive tastings”.

Pictured: A limited edition whisky available at the shop (Image: Supplied) The Witchery owner James Thomson said: “Some of my earliest memories are of helping my grandfather in his grocery shop, and it was there that my dream of owning a shop began. 

“To now bring that vision to life at The Witchery feels like the perfect next step. 

“This shop not only extends our guests’ experience beyond the dining room and suites but also allows them to take home a small piece of what makes The Witchery so unique.”

For more information, visit www.thewitchery.com.