Is This The UK’s Hottest Shopping Destination? We Got Our Christmas Shop On At St James Quarter

With a gift list as extensive as Santa’s we decided to head straight to St James Quarter for some festive retail therapy

St James Quarter

by Sam Dring |
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December is upon us. The countdown has begun. It’s time to get your Christmas shop on.

So let us introduce you to the most exciting new fashion and beauty destination in the UK: St James Quarter in Edinburgh.

Simply put, St James Quarter is the place to eat, drink, shop and be merry this Christmas. This is state-of-the-art, super-chic shopping no less.

With fashion, beauty, and homewares all under one glorious roof, the Quarter has it all. The killer brands you love - tick. High street favourites including Zara, & Other Stories and Mango - tick. Luxury beauty from stores such as The Perfume Shop and H Beauty, sportswear giants like JD Sports, and a huge John Lewis - tick, tick, tick.

That’s the gift list done, and all the stockings filled, which means more time to enjoy the festivities.

Once your gifts are in the bag, you will most certainly deserve a reward. So, kick back and, and relax in one of the incredible restaurants and bars. And the scene is set for a truly perfect Christmas at St James Quarter - with thousands of twinkling lights and a winter wonderland theme, the place couldn’t be more Insta-ready. This is the ideal spot to meet friends, get together with family and make magical memories. And with Lane 7 bowling alley and The Everyman Cinema, there’s festive fun to keep everyone jolly.

It’s most definitely Christmas at St James Quarter, here’s what’s on.

The St James Quarter directory is here.

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