alessandro bottitta

After 7 years of hard work I finally achieved my dream to own my own barber shop.

I come from the small Sicilian town of Troina — with just 9,000 residents and a strong sense of community. I grew up surrounded by tradition, craftsmanship, and the value of hard work. With little more than a dream in my back pocket, I arrived in Edinburgh unsure of what lie ahead. I had taken a huge risk and left behind the life I loved and I was in a new and unfamiliar place - unable to speak English.

Despite this, I never gave up and in doing so I learned that sometimes you have to sacrifice everything to get what you want.

Turning back was never part of the plan.

Today, Bottitta’s Barber is more than just a place for a great cut — it’s a reflection of my journey, my roots, and my belief that every haircut should be a moment of confidence and care.

- Alex