Planning a visit to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2025? Waverley Market is conveniently located above Edinburgh Waverley station and is an unmissable stop on your visit to Edinburgh.
Explore the shops
There’s a huge range of shops available to browse inside Waverley Market. Whether you’re a local on a day trip or you’ve come from overseas, make sure you stop by to see what’s on offer.
Firstly, if you’ve got luggage, make your first stop Luggage-Point so you can explore Edinburgh without being weighed down by bulky luggage. With options starting at £9.95 per item for 0-3 hours of storage, Luggage-Point offers a safe and easy way to store your baggage, so you can enjoy your day worry-free.
You’ll find Eurochange and No 1 Currency conveniently located by the food court and the upper level entrance respectively – perfect for any last minute currency changes needed to find those souvenirs to take home.
Arts and crafts fans will love a visit to Edinburgh’s only Søstrene Grene, while music lovers will appreciate stopping by Avalanche Records and Damaged Society to explore the extensive selection of records, clothing, and other music merch. Or maybe you misjudged the temperamental Scottish summer weather – pop into New Look for an emergency jumper, jacket or umbrella so you can still enjoy your day out!
If you’re exploring Edinburgh as a tourist, bring a piece of Scotland back from your trip with funny and creative gifts from Born in Scotland. From Tunnocks, Irn Bru, and Highland Cow-themed ranges to gifts bursting with cheeky Scottish humour, your friends and family will love this touch of Scotland as a souvenir.
Experience a taste of Scotland with whisky and gin samplings at The Whisky Shop throughout August, from the 8th until the 29th. Taste old favourites or discover new flavours with Kinglassie Whisky, Edinburgh Gin, Glenfiddich, and more. Visit our what’s on page to find out more.
Grab a bite to eat
Whether you need a quick bite before you head off to your Fringe shows, or you’re looking for somewhere to sit and relax before you head home from a jam-packed day in the capital, Waverley Market is the place to visit.
Opt for convenience with KFC or McDonald’s, or sit down and tuck into a Chopstix or Sushi Stop meal. For a caffeine boost before your busy day of shows, Tinderbox, Mòr Bakehouse, and Costa all provide delicious coffees that’ll give you some well-needed fuel. Treat yourself to cookies, cakes, or cheesecakes from Mòr Bakehouse, or try some hot, fresh churros from The Cheery Churro.
We’re making time for those post-Fringe visits to Waverley Market, with extended opening hours in our food court. Costa will be staying open an extra hour until 9pm throughout August and can be accessed via Princes Street after 8pm. Our food court and upper market will be open until 8pm throughout August, and McDonald’s will be open until 11pm from 28th July.
Make sure Waverley Market is your first and last stop on your next trip to Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2025. Keep an eye on our What’s On and Instagram pages to stay up to date with what’s happening at Waverley Market this Fringe season.