Visit us at 102 Hanover Street (Open daily 12pm–late)

Step inside our first-ever festive pop-up and discover an immersive world of winter art, dark décor, curiosities, candles and seasonal magic.

Nestled on bustling Hanover Street - just moments from Edinburgh’s Christmas Markets, The Dome and the George Street lights - The Christmas Curiosity Shop brings together everything we create, collect and conjure for the winter season. Created by Edinburgh couple Marcus Campbell and Martin Johnstone, Old Town Magick is an LGBTQ+ owned, welcoming and atmospheric space designed to feel like stepping into a little pocket of winter enchantment.

Inside The Christmas Curiosity Shop you'll discover:

✦ Art Prints (A4 to A1)
✦ Hand-poured Soy Candles
✦ Unique Baubles
✦ Antique Objects & Old-World Curiosities
✦ Vintage Ephemera & Dark Academia Décor
✦Christmas Gifts from £20
✦Wax-Sealed 2026 Prophecies (£5)
✦Complimentary Mulled Wine on Selected Days

A small, atmospheric world of handcrafted, curated and collected treasures - perfect for the people in your life who love the unusual, the poetic or the mystical.

WHY VISIT?

A warm, welcoming escape from the Christmas crowds.

Customers love the shop because it offers:

✦Free mulled wine as you browse
✦A cosy, sensory escape from the busy streets
✦Edinburgh’s only wax-sealed prophecy envelopes
✦Unique, handcrafted & one-of-a-kind gifts
✦Late-night opening every day
✦A mystical atmosphere perfect for photos & gifting
✦Friendly LGBTQ+ owned space

Whether you're gift shopping or simply wandering the city, step inside for a moment of warmth and wonder.

THE DECEMBER CURIOSITY CALENDAR

Upcoming December events - more details announced soon for each event

Mon 15th Dec
Mulled Wine Monday - Complimentary Mulled wine at the curiosity shop - Noon-8pm

Mon 22nd Dec
Mulled Wine Monday - Complimentary Mulled wine at the curiosity shop - Noon-8pm

23rd-24th
Final Wonders: Last-chance Christmas Curiosities

25th
CLOSED

26th
Open 12:00PM

27th - 30th
The Magick of Scotland: A focus on Scottish heritage, old magick and New Year affirmations.

Wed 31st
The Final Spell: Hogmanay Party at the Curiosity Shop

1st Jan 2026
The Curiosity Shop shuts it's doors for the season...

VISIT US

Find Us at 102 Hanover Street

(We are located between George Street and Queen Street · Formerly Neal’s Yard Remedies · Beside Boston Bar · A minute from George Street)

Opening Hours

Daily 12pm–late

Closed Christmas Day.

Getting Here

✦ 2-minute walk from George Street

✦ 5-minute walk from Princes Street Christmas Market

✦ Accessible from all major bus routes

✦ Perfect stop between festive activities

Visit The Christmas Curiosity Shop

Open today from 12pm–late

Come for a warm mulled wine, stay for the magic.

VISIT US TODAY

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