The main place in the Scottish capital for shopping point of view is New Town Prince Street and it includes branded departmental store. Shopping times in Edinburgh starts from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. from Monday to Wednesday and Saturday. On Thursday it opens at 11 a.m. and gets closed at 7 or 8 p.m. while on Sunday it will open at a same time that is 11 p.m. but is closed around 5 p.m. 

 Shopping tricks – it seems to be very expensive to shop in Edinburgh for tourists. It is because the currency of UK raises good value in terms of other currency.  In Edinburgh one can find the good bargaining option in those shops that are especially installed for tourists. Always keep your vat form with your passport. It will give you the opportunity to receive your vat repayment when you are purchasing from the shop that is following the retail export scheme. 
 
Entertainment and fun

Fun and entertainment is not an issue in Edinburgh. It is always highlighted on entertainment calendar of the Edinburgh. The Edinburgh International Festival and Fringe Festival and great times to get all your amusement stuff and have lots of fun.   

During the festive seasons out door bars and clubs are open for whole night and the most interesting thing is that during festival one can get all the events later on television.  There is no chance to miss anything in Edinburgh. In Edinburgh every one will get plenty of option to party and celebrate.  If you are interested in artistic events then it is the best place for you.  Besides all these there are so many tourist talent hunt programs which are available in Edinburgh during the festival seasons. In summers during the month of August in Edinburgh there is much happening around. The Edinburgh Military Tattoo is one such event. Around 3 lac people take palace in this event and enjoy it. The other entertainment alternatives available in Edinburgh are music, dance and opera.