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John Gillespie

Edinburgh shopping centre to host special pop-up market to support local businesses

Edinburgh shopping centre Fort Kinnaird will see a new pop-up market designed to support independent businesses and creators from across the capital.

The shopping centre south east of the city is teaming up with the Edinburgh-based Support The Makers organisation to host a market over the next two weekends. The market will feature a variety of products, all from independent Edinburgh businesses, on the weekend of August 27 and on the weekend of September 3.

Visitors will find a range of different products from plants from Seb’s Urban Jungle and a massive range of homeware, including prints, candles and ceramics from a number of local artisans. The pop-up has been organised by Support the Makers, which champions local, independent businesses across the UK.

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Support the Makers was founded in 2019 by Carmen Chambers to help give small businesses a platform to showcase their wares. Events like these are a great opportunity for people in Edinburgh to get to know what independent businesses are in their city.

Liam Smith, centre director at Fort Kinnaird, said: “We’re committed to continuing to support our local community, whether that be through charity partnerships, making the centre a welcoming place for everyone, or helping local businesses as we are with these pop-ups.

“Support the Makers is a great initiative that not only helps talented Edinburgh-based independents, but brings an amazing collection of products to Fort Kinnaird, so we’re pleased to be able to offer them the space to run the markets.”

Carmen, founder of Support the Makers, said: “It’s brilliant to be partnering with Fort Kinnaird as the latest location for our market. It’s brilliant to be partnering with Fort Kinnaird as the latest location for our market.

“Working alongside Seb from Seb’s Urban Jungle, we are so passionate about championing local makers and ensuring they have the opportunity to share their beautiful handmade products with as many people as possible – and this partnership allows just that.”

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