Custom Packaging
in Edinburgh
Edinburgh is Scotland's capital and one of Europe's busiest festival cities, with its August festivals drawing huge crowds. Whisky, tartan and Scottish food gifts are central to its retail trade, and it is also a major financial centre.
Delivery to Edinburgh
Packaging for Edinburgh businesses
Scotland banned a range of single-use plastics, including polystyrene food and drink containers, in 2022, and UK-wide packaging EPR applies to large producers.
Edinburgh's Old Town and Royal Mile shops sell cashmere, tartan, whisky and shortbread to visitors year-round, and its Christmas and Hogmanay celebrations bring a second peak in winter. Gift packaging that feels Scottish without looking like a cliché is a common brief.
Whisky and Scottish gifts
Distilleries and gift retailers need bottle gift boxes, souvenir boxes and tartan-style gift sets.
Festivals and tourism
Festival organisers and shops need merchandise packaging and branded bags.
Food and finance
Food makers and financial firms need shortbread and food boxes, and client gift boxes.
Packaging rules to know in Edinburgh
Scotland single-use plastics ban
Scotland banned a range of single-use plastic items, including polystyrene food and drink containers, plastic cutlery and plates, in 2022, ahead of England.
Source: DWF: the single-use plastics ban comes into forceRules change: confirm current requirements before you print.
Also applies: UK packaging extended producer responsibility (pEPR)
Tips for Edinburgh orders
- Plan festival merchandise packaging before summer; August is the peak.
- Souvenir and whisky boxes sized for luggage sell better with visitors.
- Shortbread and biscuit tins or boxes need food-safe board and trays.
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