It is a very nice shop and cafe in the quiet village of Thornhill. It is the best one within a 10…read moremile radius of anything. Quality of food is great, and they serve their products in dishes that they sell in the shop. They pull their own espressos and have a great variety of baked goods. We had their hot smoked salmon pasta and venison burger. They were both a little less than £9 each. The pasta was cooked al dente and had plenty of smoked salmon through it which made it almost too salty. The venison wasn't too dry but the bun was a bit too big for the patty. The shop has some very nicely curated products mostly dish and glassware, a nice baby section and a wall of skincare. You are bound to find a very nice gift for someone or treat yourself with something nice.

I always assumed this was a pop up art store and only here for a short period, on passing by…read morerecently noticed that this small art store was still here and that was a year ago. With nearly all the space in the wall there are a number of masterpieces on display from artists from Glasgow many if the artists who have work's displayed here studied at the Glasgow school of art. Some prices range from the lower thousands of pounds to over ten thousand. There are also prices of individual crafted furniture For sale in this shop, very nice items. Definitely a place to recommend if you want to own an original piece of Glasgow art.

I was very impressed by this little shop/art gallery which sells a beautiful range of photo frames…read moreand greetings cards. The gallery at the back of the store displays the artwork. Now my knowledge of art basically extends to I know what I like and I know what I don't like. Some of the paintings in Rowan I liked, some I thought were a bit cheesy. The prices were not on the cheap side but I suppose you pay for good quality.

The Rowan Gallery is definitely hitting the upper crust of Helensburgh's card shop offerings…read more This is partly to do with the fact that it's not technically a gift shop - there is a large room towards the back of the store selling expensive original prints by local artists! The gift shop part is extremely diverse and sells some exquisite ornaments and housey bits and bobs to please someone on their birthday. A lot of the jewellery, prints and housewares are all on a Scottish theme, but would be an altogether higher class of souvenir should your purpose in the Rowan Gallery be to seek out one of those. They sell some unusual designs, including a Warhol esque print of a Tunnocks tea cake on bags and aprons. They look amazing and is a nice touch for locals and visitors alike. A lot of their jewellery displays are dedicated shrines to the local creative contingency and there are some nice, cheap prints of Scotland on offer amongst the scented candles and fancy piggy banks. But the real treat of the gallery is being able to wander unwatched through to the back room to have a look at the local artists. There are a number of them on display here and the names change frequently. You may be able to stumble upon some high profile stuff if you come in at an opportunistic time; or find a new artist to adore and potentially adorn your house with. The majority of the paintings are unaffordable for the average consumer but failing finding an affordable masterpiece, it's still refreshing to peruse the fresh, white washed gallery and maybe pick up a gift on your way out.

nice art work in paintings and photography by local artist julie with some great art exhibitions…read moredue later in the summer

Not my thing really, not what I would call innovative, some good work but not outstandingread more

Morningside Gallery is a lovely art gallery in Morningside Road in Edinburgh, just a short walk…read morefrom the city centre. It would be very easy to walk straight past this shop, but it is definitely worth a look. Morningside Gallery has a fantastic display of eclectic art from a wide range of artists. They showcase original paintings as well as some limited edition pieces too. Morningside Gallery offer a wide selection of different paintings including places in Edinburgh, life drawings, nature scenes as well as some more abstract pieces of art. 3-D works are also available, as are sculptures. The paintings are truly beautiful and you are able to view the pieces of work available for sale on their website. Ceramics and jewellery are also available to buy at the Gallery. I cannot wait until I am able to afford some to the beautiful pieces of art for sale in the Morningside Gallery.

This is one of the nicest places to visit in Kirkudbright. Light, airy and always full of different…read moreart pieces, its the best place to browse while on holiday. The sheer range of works on display is staggering for such a small location, and a lot of it is surprisingly reasonable.

Great wee gallery with constantly evolving stocknurtures local artists.I felt immediately welcomed…read moreand yet left without hassle to have a real browse.

I was very surprised when I stumbled upon this gallery in the middle of Lintlithgow…read more The Line Gallery is an independent gallery exhibiting "fine and applied" art. They show a range of mediums, from basket makers to jewellers! They seemingly take pride in showing variety and at any one time you will be able to see a number of works from different artists, often themed. When I visited there were a few artists on display (the work that is, not the people). It was all okay, some of it interesting, some of it not really my thing. A significant portion was taken up by bronze and bronze resin sculptures by and artist named Sophie Howard. Technically they looked impressive at least. It's hard to review a place like this based solely on its temporary displays. All I can say is I was impressed by its variation. The staff there were really nice and generally enjoyed browsing around. It is a bit small but they make the most of their space. Definitely somewhere worth checking out again.

Rolling green hills and lush forests surround this beautifully-kept castle harboring over 40 acres…read moreof gardens, a bicycle museum, art gallery and gift shop. Built of pink sandstone, the "Pink Palace" has 120 rooms, 17 turrets and 4 towers. In season, dozens of marriages are performed with the magnificent backdrop of the castle and its surroundings. Thankfully, we weren't in season. Commissioned in 1691 by William Douglas, first Duke of Queensberry, it represents one of the first and most important Renaissance buildings in the country. The art collection ("one of the finest private art collections in the UK"), contains works by Rembrandt, Holbein and Gainsborough and share space with Kneller, Netscher and Van der Meer. In addition, check out the period furniture, tapestries, silver, carvings and precious objets d'art. The Castle Tearoom (the original kitchen of the Castle with its copper pots and flagstone floor), serves home baked goods using local produce, freshly brewed tea and coffee, cold drinks, light meals and their own Estate-reared meat and Drumlanrig herbs. Mountain biking is extremely popular here (http://www.drumlanrig.com/drumlanrig-outdoor-activities/mountain-biking) and their four world-class trails offer several levels of expertise. I like mine hairy (Black Route) but the hills here don't compare to the dry, rocky granite mountains of So Cal. My home mountains aren't near as pretty as the verdant trails here as it can rain a lot in season and the trails are more like "Oregon-moderate" trails. In fact, some of the trees here came from seeds from the Pacific Northwest coast! You might think you're in a Scottish Sequoia. Taking the Tree Trail, one can find many interesting trees including a Red Oak (Quercus rubra) planted in 1971 by Neil Armstrong, the first man on the moon, when he stayed at Drumlanrig. If you can find this tree, feel free to repeat his "This is one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind" (change the gender as appropriate).

eclectic showpiece gallery of work by local artists,in all mediums and with late opening most…read moreevenings.Artists can exhibit their work and the exhibits are always changing. Good selection of teas and other tisanes in the tearoom donations ALSO BOOKS RECORD EXCHANGE AND FREE WIFI Regular evening discussiona and group meetings in very comfortable surroundings.Currently empowering Leither on Human rights.{tuesdays}

i enjoy going there, meetings that i've been attending are on a Tuesday and discuss applying human…read morerights to day to day situations and also empowering the community in which we live .The talks ,discussions and debates have been informative as well as socially enlightening and this base is a regular venue for all sorts of courses. Also very sociable coffee/tea area.