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.

I've got a wonderfully majestic picture framer just down the street from where I live; picture…read moregrand, gold (at least gold plated) frames, some of which almost reach my shoulder. So this one had a lot to live up to. It's definitely catering to a completely different taste, as I'd say these frames are so understated they hardly draw attention from the painting itself. There're some wonderful paintings by a certain artist the shop seems to be featuring at the moment. Trust me to forget her name. My point is I was more interested by those than any of the frames. There's also some nice jewellery in a centre display, which is moderately priced and unusual-looking enough to buy.

I always thought it was kinda odd for Marchmont to have its own little gallery. For ages I even…read morethought that it wasn't really a gallery but just a shop full of bits and bobs made by folks who lived around the area. But then my friend's photo appeared in the gallery's window with a wee price tag on it (all very exciting!). And I guess that's when I started believing in its gallery status. It is still, undeniably, a place full of bits and bobs. There're paintings, photographs and glasses that are made out beer bottles (they look cooler than they sound, I assure you). They're not just a gallery, though, as they also do framing. And, I guess if you're a Marchmont-er, it's a pretty interesting place to just stop in on. Just for the novelty. Or just because something in the window might just catch your eye. I'm quite persuasive and could go on for a few more hundred words on why you should check it out. But I'm going to leave your eyes to do the rest (if they were to wander to the Marchmont end of town).

The first thing to say about the Nomad's Tent is that it is surprising. Down an unremarkable side…read morestreet, in the largely featureless area between the Commonwealth Pool and the Pleasance, you don't expect to suddenly stumble across a huge emporium of rare and exotic artefacts from around the world. When I first came here, I almost thought it must be some kind of mirage, and half suspected that it would have disappeared into thin air the next time I passed by. Subsequent visits have reassured me that the place is perfectly real. Stepping inside is like stepping out of Scotland into another, opulent realm where every inch of space is covered with priceless Turkish carpets, Ming vases, lacquered cabinets, Russian icon paintings, luxurious wall hangings and ceremonial costumes from nomadic tribes. I have no idea where the owner of this shop acquires all these amazing items, nor who comes to this out of the way shop to buy them, but I do know that you can spend hours marvelling at what is in here. Although, unless you happen to be a wealthy aristocrat looking to furnish a palace, or some other extravagant moneyed-up type, you'll probably, like me, limit yourself to window shopping.

Absolutely fantastic little hidden gem…read more Entrusted my Persian rug to them to have loops attached so I could wall mount it. The work was carried out to a high standard and the service was great. Really personable and knowledgeable staff. Good value and fabulous expediency. Would definitely use again for maintenance.

This is everything a small art gallery should be. Every time I've gone in the staff have been…read morefriendly and happy to chat or leave me to wander the exhibition at my leisure. No snobbery or intimidation, just a relaxed atmosphere and some stunning artwork. I've only seen a couple shows so far but they've tended to feature paintings that are expressive, figurative, and colorful: pretty much my favorite type of art.

Gorgeous paintings and prints by edinburgh artist, love the Edinburgh images of the union canal,…read morebotanic gardens and Arthur Seat. My fave gallery!

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.

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

From the owner: Contemporary Scottish Artread more

It's the museum on Chambers Street. The entrance is in the round tower that is across the street…read morefrom Greyfriars Bobby. You might as well rub his nose for good luck before crossing over. There is a beautiful & bright atrium in the heart of the museum. You can see all 4 floors from this spot as you look up from the first floor. There are galleries and exhibits all around it. We started our journey on the ground floor of the tower in the Kingdom of the Scots, and then worked our way up and over. It truly is the perfect place to go on a rainy morning. The best part is that it's free admission, but donations are always welcomed. There were many highlights for me. The Maiden that was used for public executions in Grassmarket, Mercat Cross, and Castlehill was certainly eerie to look at along with some of the torture devices used back in that period. The display of items belonging to Mary, Queen of Scots was presented beautifully. Especially that lovely jeweled necklace. The exhibits of the Americas was nicely done. I even saw a gut parka on display that was similar to one we saw in Alaska earlier this year. The displays of musical instruments and ceremonial dance costumes was vibrant & interesting. I was drawn to the Bloody Empire display. It was a very artistic expression of anarchism in the form of wallpaper. It's unique. I have to say the same thing about the Slit Gong musical instrument that is said to bring out the voices of a dead ancestor. Very creepy stuff! The subject matter lightened up a bit as we walked through the technology & industry part of the museum. It was cool to see "The Hawk" as well as the display of bicycles and phones (including a Mickey Mouse one). But, I think the best part was the spectacular view of Edinburgh from the open rooftop. It would have been better on a sunny day, but it was still a great sight to see. It's worth taking those outdoor spiral steps up to see it. I love that there's a mini garden with upland grasses and plants along the lookout walls of the roof. A nice little touch. We spent about 2 hours here, but could have easily stayed longer. There's a balcony café on what is technically the 3rd floor of the building (2nd floor when looking up from the main atrium). There is a fee-based exhibit called "Monkeys Our Primate Family" that may be of interest to some. It ends on 30 Nov 2025. Overall, the museum is great fun for all ages. It's a great way to learn more about the Scottish innovators throughout history.

Free entry at the National Museum of Scotland. Filled with rich history and interactive booths…read more There is a cafe with grab and go options and a gift shop too. The best photo op is the third floor balcony overlooking the atrium! Such a gorgeous spot and great option to get out of the rainy weather!

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

Framing is kind of an art in itself, I never noticed until I watched the staff here work. Which…read morekind of frame, which colour to mount it against, should you use bulletproof glass so your kids can't mess it up? I'm told that they can frame something up for you in under and hour which is really impressive, and it's not that expensive (depends what you're framing really). They also do a nice selection of prints and unique birthday cards too.

I cant say I have ever needed anything framing myself, but I often just come in here for a browse…read moreto see what type of stuff they have. Framing it seems is a skill - something that we all think we can do, but we cant quite do it to the standards of the pro's. And yes, pictures do look better once they are mounted into one of the ast range of frames in this place. You may be wondering then what it is I do in a frame shop if I dont have framing needs - well, I'm in the market for a print (I dont know what I want yet), and framers has quite a large selection of them, as well as of birthday cards etc. Maybe one day I will find the print I want and then get the F-Team (a renigade team of Framers on the run from the law for crimes they didnt commit) to fix it up for me. If I can find them.