We wandered in because it started to rain and it was nearby. And then we stayed until it was…read moreclosing because it was such a great museum!! Really great exhibits, lots to see from many different artists, eras, and styles. Highly recommend stopping in.

Visited the National Galleries of Scotland while in Edinburgh. The layout was easy to navigate, and…read morethe exhibits were well-presented and fascinating. Highlights included works by Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt, Monet, Vincent van Gogh, Raphael, and many other notables. Staff were helpful when needed, and entry was free. Overall, a great way to spend a few hours -- a must-see for art lovers. Saluti.

Highly recommend this shop. Supports local artisans. Whimsical gifts and cuteness abounds. Wry…read morefriendly staff. Hard to go in and not leave with something beautiful.

Thank goodness it's only August. If it was late November or December, I'm sure I would have tipped…read moremy bank account into the red splashing out on Christmas presents in the Red Door Gallery! A gorgeous boutique near the bottom of Victoria Street, Red Door sells all kinds of irresistible, DIY gifts from limited edition screenprints, tote bags and tea towels to sock monkeys, stuffed toys and Tatty Divine jewellery. Everything seems to have been made by hand by talented artists and there's a strong proportion of cute and kitsch things that should appeal to indie kids and arty farty types. To top it off, they sell adorable wrapping paper and stationary - including glow in the dark and scratch and sniff cards - making Red Door a one-stop shop for memorable presents.

This is a wonderful little gallery, tucked away from the hustle and bustle on Candlemaker Row. You…read morecould walk past this place a thousand times and never notice it was there. But you do need to notice, because the gallery has some brilliant items for sale. It focuses mostly on prints, ranging from as little as a tenner all the way up to £100+. The majority of prints I picked up were priced between £20 to £40, and limited editions at that. So good prices for what's on offer. The art is mostly graphic, with graffiti, stencils and poster art all making an appearance. There are a lot of band posters, so the musos amongst us can find some great pieces to put up on the wall. There are also a lot of references to movies and pop culture, which is extra fun. The items for sale are completely accessible and a lot of fun - this is what art should be about. It also looks like the gallery supports a lot of local artists, so well worth a visit to help keep our artistic scene alive and kicking.

From the owner: Printed art, gig posters, spraypainted stencils and associated stuffread more

Loved this place. Phenomenal scones, I had the special(fig & pecan), my wife had blueberry. I found…read morean article online citing the top scones in Edinburgh, we decided on Bon Papillon. We were not disappointed, also, we were lucky(owners went on holiday the next day) Location is away from tourist spots, which makes tourists like us feel like locals. Cannot wait to come back.

The very best scones in Edinburgh, and we've tried very many of them. And it's not just because…read morethey're the size of a '57 Chevy steering wheel. They were very flavorful and if you order one with fillings like currants there are tons of them in it. Cool artistic vibe too.

What a cute little sweetie haven, you will be spoilt for choice with all the sugary treats here. It…read moreseems that these retro sweet shops are becoming a growing trend and seem to be popping up all over the place. Lickety Splits definitely has a lot more character than most and if it's wedding favours, gifts, childrens party bags or just some sweets for yourself you don't have to look any further. It's a really nice idea for wedding favours and all you need to do is choose what kind of sweets it is you're after and Lickety Splits will gift wrap everything into little favours, very cute. The decor is gorgeous with wooden flooring, quirky tables and polka dot patterns, it's very bright and airy and all the sweets are organised in glass tubs on fresh white painted shelves. My favourite sweeties have to be the little chocolate cups they're so addictive and moreish. I only found out about this place last week but I think I'll be popping in quite a bit now I know it's there, I could go for some fried eggs just now actually.

Stopped at this shop as part of the Chocolate Tour of Edinburgh. It's a fab mix between an…read moreauthentic wee sweetie shop, a gallery and a gift shop. The lady in the shop was very knowledgable about her stock. She was able to match people with their local sweets and talk a lot about the changes sweets have gone through over the years (no more cocaine on our sweeties!!). The gallery/gift shop area was a nice little browse too. The shop is very small so our group of 10 was a bit squashed when some other shoppers arrived. The shop is dog friendly and had some water and food outside for any visiting pooches!

Stunning gallery space with a large range of good contemporary artists.read more

From the owner: Contemporary Scottish Artread more

I'm a huge museum geek. I go to the museum as often as possible in whatever city I'm in. This visit…read morewas many years ago (should have written a review a long time ago). I spent almost a month in Scotland for a milestone birthday and it was a truly wonderful experience. Most of the museums are free which I definitely wasn't used to being from San Diego; none of ours are. We walked through the national mall and I was in awe. The history of the buildings in the mall were older than the United States which is crazy. As we entered we were greeted by several extremely friendly employees including the security guard. I stopped at the information desk to ask questions and get a map. Then we set off through the rooms and floors. Most art was centuries ago was religious themed which I had forgotten, walking through the museum I was floored at the detail and the preservation of the pieces. My friend who accompanied me was not a museum person but he too got caught up in the sheer beauty of it all. I'm excited to return to Edinburgh in 2026 and I will absolutely be spending another full day here.

We recently made our way over to the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art after my son…read morerecommended it to us. I love all things art and free art is even better! The building we walked into was impressive itself but they were in the middle of changing exhibits upstairs so we were limited to the main floor. After being a little disappointed at the lack of art on display, we learned we were in Modern Two and there was a whole other building across the street - Modern One! It was nearly closing time so we quickly made our way over there. We were very happy to see the variety and quantity of works on display! I loved seeing an Edvard Munch lithograph, a colorful David Hockney acrylic, a Picasso - and many more interesting works by new-to-me artists! I hope to get back here again when I have more time to explore!

The subtle cobbled street entrance just off Thistle St ensures only those in the 'know' are likely…read moreto discover the Henderson Gallery. It's free to enter and provides an interesting insight into the current exhibitor's work, of which I saw Darren Woodhead's watercolour paintings of flora and fauna. The gallery's attendant was more than willing to share information on the origins of the paintings, which was a welcome change to the often silent and sombre mood of big name art galleries. Why not 5 stars? While the paintings were mostly £950 + even the smallest prints were pushing the £300 pound mark, not tempting to buy but great to look at.

I've walked past this store many times, and, from the words "Art Shop" emblazoned across the window…read morehad always assumed that it sold art supplies. Imagine my surprise, therefore, when I went in to buy a paintbrush and found myself in a dusty room full of paintings in shiny frames, haphazardly stacked against the wall about five deep. An immaculately made-up Asian lady sat behind a counter, disinterestedly doing her nails, while down a dim corridor were a few old computers, comprising a slightly incongruous internet cafe adjoined to the shop. To be honest, I found the whole set-up highly bemusing. The 'art', which apparently comes from Hong Kong, seemed mostly to be large paintings of flowers in gaudy colours, or semi-abstract pictures of pots and vases, while there were also some very opulent mirrors in elaborate frames. Nothing gave me any particular aesthetic thrill, but I've never claimed to be an art expert, and if you're looking for something to brighten up a room, a rummage through the works piled up here might yield something you like.

I heard about this gallery because a friend of a friend, Katie Cooke, had a pinhole photography…read moreexhibition there. I didn't get to go to the opening, because I was busy, so I wandered down on my way to Stockbridge one day. 1) The exhibition was pretty awesome. 2) The other artwork there was also very good. It's a very good space: wide open windows and loads of different little rooms with different artistic surprises. It's always kinda cool when you walk into a gallery, or any space, where you don't get the complete experience at once. A bit like a magical cave or the catacombs in Paris. Located just over the hill in New Town, when you start heading towards Stockbridge, it has magical glowing letters that read "Axolotl" and a woman sitting at a desk right underneath the glowing sign who is more than willing to answer questions. I know this because my friend asked for a job there and she was smiley and enthusiastic. Normally, what one gets is apathy, so enthusiasm is quite a refreshing attitude.