Hemma is a very atmospheric but strange place. The first two times I came I was unable to get food…read moreat all - they were just mysteriously "not seating people now" even though they had obvious empty tables and it was no where near closing time. The third time I had to argue with the staff to sell me a slice of cake, as they claimed "the kitchen was closed" even though I just wanted cake and it was on their counter. Eventually they gave it to me, but again, confusing. I went this week for the fourth time and was actually served, which was a nice change. It's a beautiful place to sit and work, with lots of nooks, couches, plants and windows. They have foosball. They play good music. The food is good. The concept is "Swedish Living Room" which is cute. I tried the big Green Salad with added steak. Very tasty, fresh, good dressing. The steak (+£4) was a very small portion. I also had their sweet potato fries with spiced aoili - yum! Really really good. And the warm chocolate cake... incredible! Like a brownie but superior. It was still a bit slow, and a bit overpriced, but I had a nice time at least. For all my earlier disappointing experiences this time was better. Rating to be revised upwards if future experiences are better.

We rented an apartment right off of the Royal Mile, about a 3 minute walk from Hemma. It was highly…read morerecommended by the owners for lunch and it was the perfect place for us!! We actually at their twice, once for late lunch and the other for brunch. And both times we had an amazing experience. Their sandwiches were to die for, obviously all freshly made with quality ingredients. I would definitely return here to just grab a coffee and hangout, or to get another full meal. Good place for university students and others alike!!

We spent our last night in Edinburgh at this pub. We met fantastic people dining outside and right…read morerecommend the chicken schnitzel and Naked Vikings!! Had a number of naked vikings !

Great drinks and relaxed, nice environment. I ordered the Bloody Mary and it was tasty. Highly…read morerecommend grabbing a pint here.

Oh my word, I've found it!…read more This is it. This place is where I want everything in my dream home to come from. The Chanlon showroom is filled with lovely, hand-crafted examples of 18th and 19th Century style furniture, which have been made to look distressed and aged as if they have been in grand country homes for years. The influence is mainly English but you can see that Scandinavian and French styles come through in lots of the pieces in-store. Kitchens come in lots of customised styles and collections, including designs for smaller spaces and hand-crafted Oak fittings, ranging from £20,000 upwards. Expensive. Very. Chanlon also sell furniture for the bedroom, bathroom and study areas of your house, such as the beautiful four poster bed, at almost £6,250. This would be the ultimate in luxury! The pieces are beautiful but this beauty comes at a price, and a hefty one at that. I can dream though!

This review is for two shops : Spektakular and Lilla. They are sister shops that sell a range of…read moreScandinavian products, the former geared more for adults and the latter for children. I stopped in here today because they had Moomins in the window. The fact that they sell Moomin mugs would be enough for 5 stars in my mind, but that is not the only endearing quality. They sell a great selection of products and the staff are kind and friendly. Emma was very nice and helpful to me today, and patient while I squeaked with joy over the merchandise. They have a great selection of holiday ornaments and gifts. You should definitely visit them for any gifts you may need this upcoming season!

Little independant shops are so much nicer than big chain stores and this place is no exception as…read moreit brightens up the street. I often go in when im buying gifts for people but of course I always come out with something for myself too :) The best thing about this shop is that the goods are very affordable but the quality is not compromised..a combination that is hard to find!I'm slowly building up a Spektakular collection and when I move flat in a couple of months i'll be making space especially (and i'll have to arrange a party so I can buy the gorgeous martini glasses I have my eye on too). definitely worth a look, particularly if you are looking for gifts.

This place is quite nice. I personaly came here for a…read morecappucino and to work a little. It was a really nice and calm. The service was really great. I have nothing bad to say about that place. exept maybe the high prices... but its swedish.

I am impressed by first of all the chic sophisticated appearance as you walk in with the fairy…read morelights and comfy vintage looking furniture. I especially like that Billy holiday is playing on the radio which gives more of that vintage feel. I love the quirkiness too and I recommend that you try the kladdkaka Swedish chocolate cake. It's yummy. However Akva is quite expensive so thats why I give it 4 stars.

What a great store! I walked in to wander around and boy did I have a successful day. At first I…read morepurchased the coolest pillow case with swimmers on it and then on the way out I bought a waterproof backpack. Not only is it good looking but a necessity for rainy locations. Although I don't remember the names of the 2 women working in the store they were fabulous. They were not pushy about making purchases but they know the inventory well and can speak to the quality and answer questions you have. They were very friendly and even went above and beyond to help me locate a place in Scotland not related to their store at all. Such a great store with unique items of quality, value and various price points so I'm sure a local or visitor to Edinburgh can find something great.

If I could do minimalist and keep my house tidy.. this shop is what I'd want my living room to look…read morelike.. airy, lofty, filled with funky prints, quirky coffee table books and gorgeous ceramic bowls, plates and mugs.. Prices are actually quite reasonable for the 'designer' aspect of things. Good place to look for gifts for those who have everything they need..

Located in The Hive building off Argyle Street this is Glasgow's first branch of The Scandinavian…read moreShop. I think they've primarily been an online retailer but have a shop in Helensburgh too. They stock Scandi brands like Skandinavisk, Menu, Sagaform, Broste, Pappelina and lots more. They sell homeware, gifts and a lot of candles! The shop is very spacious and well laid out. If you have a craving for some nordic style beyond IKEA then this is the place for you.

If I had a big house and deep pockets, I would buy furniture from here.. but as I don't have either…read moreof those, I can merely admire the lovely things in this store.. The things in this fancy shop do remind me a LOT of the lovely pieces I saw while I was traipsing around Stockholm... if Scandinavian designer pieces are what you're looking for, this is the place for you! Be prepared to part with the moolah though! Also, if you're a fan of Moomin, it's well worth having a looksee.

The Living Room on Dumbarton Road is an absolutely beautiful shop! Even if you don't have the space…read moreor the funds for new furniture, it's worth paying a visit just to browse. A lot of shops like this get a bit funny if you're just having a look - but the lady in The Living Room was lovely and didn't mind at all. All the furniture is arranged into little "rooms", which makes the whole place feel really homely. As well as all sorts of furniture - you'll also find smaller furnishings such as vases, candles and lamps. There are some really nice gifty bits and pieces that would make great presents, and I even spied some gorgeous wooden Christmas decorations on the counter. Prices range from £10 or £20 for small furnishings and lampshades to £2000 for a sofa. Although quite a bit pricier for furniture than a certain unnamed Scandinavian superstore, the furniture in The Living Room is infinitely more individual and stylish and much, much better quality. Worth a trip - even if it's just to dream.

I agree with Katie A. in that this really is a shop to visit, even if just for a wee wander. My…read moreguy and I stopped in here a few weekends ago after a lunch date in the west end. Neither of us had ever been in before, but my guy reminded me that Jack and Victor of Still Game shot some scenes in this shop way back. Even though this shop is called The Living Room, it really caters to the whole home and depending on your style, there really is something for every room. We were in looking at bedroom sets and found one that we really liked, and put it on our list of contenders. The staff in this shop are helpful and polite, but be warned, they don't take kindly to shoplifters. Since it seems there were only two people on staff, in a pretty large shop, they have cameras and notices everywhere that CCTV is in operation. No bother, I'm sure that helps in feeling safe. Towards the back of the shop were bits and bobs of sale items, ranging from discontinued furniture to outdated candles and pillows. Everything still in really great shape, the discounted price just makes them that much sweeter. We left happy with ideas of how we want to furnish our house and even stopped by their larger store in Merchant City (which wasn't as nice as this shop) and fully plan on coming back for other decorating needs.