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The Makers Gallery & Bistro

4.0 (2 reviews)
Closed 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Rowan Gallery - Official Website

Rowan Gallery

4.2(5 reviews)
37.1 mi
£££

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.

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Rowan Gallery - Rowan Gallery came under new ownership in Oct 2012. In Sept 2014, after extensive refurbishment, it re-opened a full art gallery

Rowan Gallery came under new ownership in Oct 2012. In Sept 2014, after extensive refurbishment, it re-opened a full art gallery

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Campsie Glen Gallery & Coffee Shop

2.0(1 review)
18.8 mi
£

After a walk in the Campsies we trod our muddy feet in to this place. My first impression was that…read moreit was just what a cafe in a walking area should be; light and vaguely homely. Good things: - The staff were very friendly and eager to help. - They had some lovely jewellery for sale. - The home-made soup and sandwiches that I had were just what I needed after my first post-Christmas hill. - There was a nice mix of young families, older couples and other 20/30 somethings. - The toilets were clean (pretty impressive with all the muddy boots). - When my friend, A, poured vinegar instead of milk in to her tea (they came in exactly the same jug!) they brought her a new cuppa without quibble. Bad things: - My friend, B, and I asked for ginger beers. The waitress went away, then came back. No ginger beers. So we asked for raspberry milkshakes. The waitress went away, then came back. No raspberry milkshakes. So we settled for strawberry milkshakes. - A asked for terrine. No terrine. So she settled for chips. When the chips came she asked for red sauce. No red sauce. I am willing to put the bad points down to the fact that it was the start of the year and that it was an unexpectedly lovely day, so there were probably more people in the cafe than expected. I will hold off complete judgement until next time. Aside from the ridiculousness of not having what we asked for it was a very pleasant cafe and, for me, there will definitely be a next time... whenever I'm next up there for a walk. ~ Update: went for another good walk and at 4.30 come down and was very pleased to see that the cafe was open until 5. But when we went in the place was already being packed up; the cakes were put away, the blinds were down and we were made to feel rushed and like we were keeping them back despite only wanting take away teas to have outside in the sun. Not impressed. They obviously haven't got the memo that reminds them that if you say you shut at 5 then you do the clearing up and pulling of blinds AFTER 5. Having said that - the cake that was brought out of the kitchens for us was very yummy.

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