The Mercat Gift Shop
The Mercat Gift Shop
‘Mercat’ is an old Scots word for ‘market’, so our gift shop, The Mercat, is very aptly named for a spot of shopping. Located at our Blair Street premises alongsde the Vaults Museum, The Mercat Gift Shop is open to the public and easy to find - it's the perfect place to find a piece of Edinburgh’s story that you can take home!
At The Mercat we champion local makers and sustainable sourcing, offering a thoughtfully curated range of gifts inspired by the city’s rich history.
Browse our collection of books, including signed copies of Mercat Tour's founder Des Brogan’s Ghostly Tales & Sinister Stories of Old Edinburgh, alongside a selection of Scottish histories, tales and treasures.
A Festive Thank You From Us - 20% Off
Joining a Mercat Tour? Enjoy 20% off all items in The Mercat Gift Shop from 01 December to 31 January. It’s the perfect excuse to snap up a unique Edinburgh gift or take home a little piece of your story with us.
Offer valid in-store only. Excludes online sales of guidebooks, Glencairn glasses and gift vouchers. Valid for all Mercat Tours ticket holders from 01 December 2025 to 31 January 2026.
At The Mercat you’ll also discover:
Upcycled Underground Vault Candles
Made in-house by our Visitor Experience team using vegan, soy-based wax reclaimed from candles once used to light the Blair Street Underground Vaults. A truly unique souvenir with a story of its own.
Ghost Worrywarts by CURED
Designed exclusively for Mercat Tours, these stress-relieving creatures are inspired by Guatemalan worry dolls and handcrafted by Scottish artist Zoë Scott.
Each Worrywart is one-of-a-kind, slow-made in slip-cast concrete, ultra-tactile, and perfectly sized to sit in the palm of your hand like a treasured beach pebble.
Handmade, Fair Trade Felt Creations
Ethically crafted, sustainably produced, and completely plastic-free. Every piece is made from 100% sheep’s wool — no polyester filling. Alongside favourites like unicorns and Scottie dogs, our festive collection now includes a Christmas pudding and bobbin' robin.
COCO x Mercat Tours Exclusive Orange Milk Chocolate
Produced right here in Edinburgh using the finest ingredients. Palm oil–free, vegetarian, naturally flavoured, and Impact Trade - ensuring farmers in developing countries are paid fairly.
Every bar you buy does good!
There is something special for every storyteller. Whether you're taking home a memento of your tour or searching for the perfect gift, The Mercat offers unique, sustainable gifts and souvenirs you won’t find anywhere else - perfect for all curious visitors.
Not sure what gift to get for the ghost-lover in your life? Let them choose with a gift voucher.
Open daily from 11am till 9pm.
28 Blair Street, EH1 1QR