Magpie Market Summer Fair

On 17 July the celebrated Magpie Market is back, bigger and better than ever before. Since a change of venue from its previous home at The LOT, for the second time the market will be setting up shop in the spectacular surroundings of The Hub on the Royal Mile, in the heart of Edinburgh's historic old town.

There will be over 50 stalls with an exhaustive selection of clothing (both new and vintage), jewellery, toys, illustration, homewears and textiles. Confirmed stallholders that will surely prove to be popular are Rowanjoy, whose pretty floral garments and accessories are perfect for summer, Vi Nouveau who specialises in customised vintage and Reworkd Workshop who will be showing jewellery made from antique typewriters.

After starting the Magpie Market in Dec 2009 and running several very successful events, Emily Chandler still aims to showcase the best in handmade, local design talent. As she says, "It's a great opportunity for both independent businesses and for the buyers, as they get to talk to each other directly, enhancing the shopping experience."

On the day there will be a raffle, pop-up cafe, and goody bags for the first 50 people through the door, so get along early to miss the crowds and make the most of Magpie Market. Definitely a great alternative to the usual tourist tat that can be found on and around the Royal Mile at this time of year!