Local Businesses to Support During Lockdown

We're currently on day 53 of lockdown and I don't know about anyone else but I have done a ridiculous amount of online shopping. You know its bad when even your flatmate finds it bad. During this time though I think a lot of us forget about local businesses that are struggling, so I thought I'd list some here that are still offering their services.

1. The Nail Gal (@thenailgaledinburgh)

The Nail Gal are currently offering stick on nails where you can choose your shape, length, colour and nail art that you would like. Each kit includes a spare pair of nails, an acetone wipe, a nail file and nail glue. They range from £18 for plain colour/glitter/foil to £25 for more intricate patterns such as marble.

2. Nails by Lindsay (@nailsbylindsayy)

Lindsay is fully qualified and works at Karmen Li Beauty in Morningside. She is also currently offering custom press-on nails. Each set includes the custom nails, a nail file, a cuticle pusher, nail prep wipe, sticky tabs, nail glue and instructions. Prices start from £20 and can range up to £40 depending on your design.

3. Tuesday Beauty (@tuesdaybeautyuk)

Tuesday Beauty Salon have the cutest pink salon, I can't wait to go back when they reopen! They are currently doing online skincare consultations, this includes product advice, treatment recommendations and lifestyle advice. You can enquire by emailing tuesday@tuesdaybeauty.co.uk. They are also offering gift vouchers for use when the salon is able to reopen.

4. Civerinos (@civerinos/@civerinos_slice)

Civerinos are a local pizza place, they serve the most delicious food. They are currently offering contactless delivery and collection from their Civerinos Slice shop on Forrest Road. They are also selling make it yourself pizza kits on their website! My flatmate and I spent the afternoon making our own pizza and it was so fun! You can buy a kit for either two people or for four. They contain dough, homemade san Marzano tomato sugo, buffalo mozzarella, shredded fior di latte mozzarella and fresh basil.

5. Treehouse Cafe (@thetreehouseedinburgh)

The Treehouse Cafe for me is a favourite for coffee and a cake, their pancakes are also to die for! They are on Leven Street and currently open 9am-3pm for takeaway. They are serving Pekoetea, coffee, fresh orange juice, milkshakes, cakes such as millionaire shortbreads, gluten-free brownies and more. I know what my plans for tomorrow are now :)


6. Tuk Tuk Indian Street Food (@tuktukstreetuk)

Tuk Tuk are based in Edinburgh and Glasgow and serve Indian street food, they are currently open for takeaway and you can order through their website. They do meal deals for 2 or 4 people and are also serving their usual roadside plates and street curries. You can order between Thursday and Sunday nights.

7. Don't Tell Mama (@donttellmamacoffeebar)

Don't Tell Mama is a local coffee bar on Home Street that sells breakfast, brunch, light bites and much more. They are currently open for takeaway so you can pick up a cake and a hot drink.

8. Honeycomb & Co (@honeycombandcocafe)

Honeycomb & Co are an all-day modern eatery based in Bruntsfield. You can currently pop in to pick up coffee and a cake or you can visit their website to order in advance but there is also the option to add on extras when you go to collect your order.

9. Topping & Company Booksellers (@toppingsedin)

Topping & Company are an independent bookshop based on Blenheim Place. You can order directly and view their full catalogue from their website or by emailing edinburgh@toppingbooks.co.uk. Now is the perfect time to catch up on some reading or try something new.

10. FLY Club (@flyclubparty)

FLY Club are a dance music club based at Cabaret Voltaire every Friday night, their residents include Denis Sulta, Jasper James and Theo Kottis. They also organise FLY Open Air which is a festival twice each year at Hopetoun House and Princes Street Gardens respectively. Although their May event was cancelled due to coronavirus their September event is still planned at present. They are currently selling merch on their website and lots of their designs will be raising money for local food banks, mental health & the NHS.