This stylish marketplace is going to make your Christmas shopping so much easier

Photo: Murray Orr

If you’re searching for a unique gift to share with a loved one this Christmas, or simply want to avoid the crowds and shop in peace, we’ve got some very exciting news for you.

Skip the high street this December, and try shopping independent instead, with the return of the Trading Post Christmas marketplace. Popping up for the second time at Edinburgh’s Custom Lane on December 1st, Trading Post offers shoppers an alternative gifting experience to treasure.

Carefully curated by Custom Lane and Rogue Village, Trading Post is a design-led modern marketplace that features some of Scotland’s most exciting independent designers - the ideal spot to pick up some unique Christmas gifts, or to treat yourself post-payday, of course. You’ll be able to shop from brands, retailers and producers including Golden Hare Books, Instrmnt watches, Bon Tot children’s clothing, Solas Neon and Jorum fragrances, making it easier than ever to find stylish gifts for your loved ones that they’re sure to adore.

For the foodies among us, Custom Lane’s indoor food hall will also play host to a diverse range of producers from across the country, offering a wide variety of goodies that are perfect for gifting, or for stocking up your larder ahead of the festive season. Brands including Williams & Johnson Coffee Co., Sweetdram, Bostock Bakery and Ocelot chocolate will all be present, so you can try and buy the best of Scottish produce - there’s everything you could want for fabulously foodie festivities.

And it doesn’t stop there; shoppers can also enjoy a range of workshops for all ages during the market, to learn new skills or simply take some time out for themselves. Choose from activities including pottery classes, a mini yoga retreat, even an open-fire cooking class, plus lots more.

Trading Post will be at Custom Lane on 1st December, from 11am until 5pm. Entry price is £2, with under-16s going free.

Art & Design Line-Up

Studio Brae / Instrmnt / buff / Golden Hare Books / dook / Cara Guthrie Ceramics / Artem Luxe / Bon Tot / Object Company / Solas Neon / Flowers Vermilion / Lifestory / The Tartan Blanket Co. / Jorum / Custom Lane Residents - Ruth Leslie, Roisin Connolly + Jan Hajek + Juli Bolaños-Durman / Hilary Grant / Canister Camera Club / Freya Im / HAME

Food & Drink Line-Up

East Coast Cured / Bostock Bakery - Ross Baxter Patissier / The Edinburgh Butter Co. / Ocelot / The Edinburgh Fermentarium / Williams and Johnson Coffee Co. / The Brand Family / The Scottish Bee Company / Sweetdram / Pilot / Roots Soda Co. / Other Side Wine / Fhior / RAW Pop-up / Norelli Pizza / Cottage Garden Kitchen / Herringbone

Classes and Workshops

Lit-Fix Mini with Golden Hare Books –

Be coupled with your new favourite book following a 15minute 1-to-1 consultation with indie bookseller, Golden Hare Books.

Nature Printed Ceramic Tumbler and Plate with M A N I F E S T O –

Make your own nature printed tumbler and plate in this festive taster session with potter, Katie Rose Johnston, of M A N I F E S T O

Aromatherapy Christmas Gifts Workshop with 20A –

Create beautiful, customised gifts for family and friends with this hands-on aromatherapy workshop from Abi Titterington Lough, of 20A.

Custom Nail Art Manicure with buff –

The inimitable buff launch their Christmas Collection of nail art with hour-long drop-in appointments at Trading Post

Gratitude Mini Retreat with Lane Yoga –

Join Lane Yoga for a restorative, grounding session with a focus on gratitude, ahead of the busy festive period.

Flowers Vermilion Kids Drop-In Activity –

Make a festive dried flower table display or tree decoration with Terri Hawkins, of Flowers Vermilion, at this family friendly drop-in workshop.

Festive Reclaimed Wood Ornaments with Edinburgh Tool Library

Join Edinburgh Tool Library for a family friendly workshop making festive wooden trees and baubles from reclaimed wood.

RAW – Immersive open fire cooking –

RAW's immersive open fire cooking experience guides you through the preparation of outstanding, locally sourced produce.