Best Shopping Malls in Westquarter Area

"If you need somewhere to get out of the rain, or perhaps your kids need some new shoes after running theirs ragged all over Edinburgh, Ocean Terminal Shopping Center is the place to go. In addition to have regular stores, it has plenty of restaurants so you can grab a family bite to eat, and you can treat the toddlers and younger kids to a stop at a specialty shop like Build – a – Bear while you’re there."

"Ocean Terminal is designed by Sir Terence Conran in the heart of Edinburg occupying 45000 sqm space for shopping and recreation. What makes it one of the best shopping malls in Edinburgh is that not only does it have more than 75 shopping stores such as Debenhams and Charlie Miller, but it as well as has bars, restaurants, and even a gym!. There is also a cineplex inside the mall with 12 theatres!"

"Ocean Terminal is located in the Leith area of Edinburgh on the city's waterfront. The huge modern shopping centre has free parking and is ideal for dining, shopping and cinema goers. Inside, Ocean Terminal has a VUE Cinema and numerous shops, restaurants and cafes."

"Image SourceWaverley mall is an ideal shopping destination that has direct access from both Princes Street and from Edinburgh Waverley Train Station. It has recently been renovated creating a perfect space for fashion, food, and Scottish souvenirs.Location: 3 Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1BQ, United Kingdom. Suggested Read:10 Hidden Beaches In Scotland To Spend The Most Magical Vacation Ever!"

"With direct access onto both Princes Street and into Edinburgh Waverley Train Station, Waverley Mall is an ideally located shopping destination. It's the perfect place to stop by for fashion, food and a last minute Scottish souvenir before catching your train."

"Glasgow Fort is considered one of the top shopping destination in the area that is boasting of different shops and restaurants and offers the perfect avenue where you can unwind and relax while shopping for your essentials and luxuries. Providing a wonderful shopping experience that all your family can enjoy, you will find here different retail shops and department stores that offer baby and childrenswear, men and women’s fashion, stationery and books, jewellery, toys and games, sports and leisure, health and beauty, gifts and footwear to name a few. They also have different cafes, restaurants and fast food where you can eat out or grab a takeaway."

"Glasgow Fort is one of Scotland's top shopping destinations, offering a whole range of the UK's favourite retail brands. As well as the vast selection of shops, there are loads of places to stop to eat and drink and with 1,900 free parking spaces, a visit to Glasgow Fort couldn't be easier. With the location of the centre off Junction 10 of the M8 in Glasgow,  it's easily accessed by car and public transport."

"Located at the east end of Princes Street, you’ll find the newest edition to Edinburgh’s shopping centres – St James Quarter. From beauty to clothing, electronics to footwear, this 4-storey centre covers 1.7 million square feet and includes restaurants, cafés, bars, shops, public spaces and leisure venues. A Roomzzz aparthotel where guests can stay for one night, one week, or even up to a year, as well as Edinburgh’s first boutique Everyman cinema will open during future phases."

"Located in Edinburgh’s trendy East End, No 11 Brasserie has created a space that celebrates fresh Scottish produce and ingredients with an ever-changing seasonal menu. Their current autumn menu includes Fillet of Sole Meuniere and Butternut Squash with local foraged woodland mushrooms and many more. The brasserie’s interior also reflects the heritage of the city’s Georgian architecture."

"A beautiful Georgian town house in Edinburgh’s New Town offers local residents and visitors a fine dining experience in relaxed and distinguished surroundings. This private members club with superb views across the Firth of Forth is part of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society. However, non-members are also offered a warm welcome and the opportunity to sample traditional cuisine including marinated scallops and sea bass, farm guinea fowl and tartare of Highland venison."

"Founded in 1983, the private club, the Scotch Malt Whisky Society opened some of its venue's doors to the public in 2016. Anyone can walk in for a drink in the bar or book a tasting or whisky pairing session, but if you join online beforehand there are savings. The society is based in a splendid Queen Street townhouse where the tasting rooms have retained their original circular or oval layout."

"Beetroot Sauvage is a community space and vegan café in the old Earthy building just off Ratcliffe Terrace in the south side of Edinburgh. Upstairs there is a studio which hosts weekly yoga classes, meditation sessions and other wellbeing events, while downstairs you’ll find Marie-Anne’s cosy vegan café. There’s also a lovely garden out back which opens up during the summer where you can enjoy the long evenings and maybe even a fresh pizza from the outdoor pizza oven!"

"This large, airy vegan cafe and wellness centre on Causewayside has a huge garden and hosts lots of events. They also sell a wide range of delicious vegan meals (their vegan mac n’ cheese is to die for) and beautiful cakes, as well as healthy salads and tasty soup. Their scrambled tofu - served as part of their breakfast offering - has been voted the best in town."

"Try cakes after yoga at Beetroot Sauvage|© Marie-Anne Marten. Vegan food after yoga sounds like an ideal combination, which makes Beetroot Sauvage irresistible to Edinburgh’s health nuts. Situated in the Grange, this venue serves as a collective space where you can salute the sun in their wellness centre."