Canongate, Edinburgh — Cannabis Culture Store
Edinburgh Hemp Co on the Canongate is one of Edinburgh's original cannabis culture stores, an Old Town institution that has been serving the local community and the city's many visitors since 2017. Located on the Royal Mile's historic lower stretch between John Knox House and the Scottish Parliament, the shop occupies a unique position at the heart of Edinburgh's historic and cultural landscape.
The store carries CBD products, hemp accessories, books, art and clothing alongside a range of cannabis culture merchandise. Edinburgh Hemp Co has always been as much about community and culture as retail, and the shop serves as an informal gathering point for Edinburgh's cannabis community, advocates and enthusiasts.
The Canongate location is one of Edinburgh's most visited tourist areas, with Holyrood Palace, the Scottish Parliament and Dynamic Earth all nearby. Edinburgh Hemp Co is a regular stop for visitors exploring the Old Town and Royal Mile, and the shop team is skilled at engaging curious tourists alongside its regular local customer base.
The Canongate is well served by buses from across Edinburgh, and Edinburgh Waverley station is a short walk up the hill via the Royal Mile.
In the United Kingdom, CBD products derived from industrial hemp with less than 0.2% THC are fully legal to buy, sell and possess. The UK Food Standards Agency regulates CBD as a novel food, and compliant CBD products can be sold legally across England, Scotland and Wales.
Recreational cannabis (THC) remains a Class B controlled substance in the UK. Possession carries a penalty of up to 5 years in prison, an unlimited fine, or both. Supply and production carry penalties of up to 14 years. The legal market in the UK is limited to medical cannabis prescribed by licensed physicians, introduced in 2018.
All products stocked by Edinburgh Hemp Co Canongate comply with UK law. CBD products are tested by independent laboratories to confirm THC levels below the legal limit.
CBD shop in Edinburgh, UK
CBD shop in Edinburgh, UK
CBD shop in Edinburgh, UK
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