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.

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.

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.

The Makers was such a pleasant surprise, and having visited twice now, I'm definitely a fan. You…read morecan have lunch, or just tea or coffee with cake. But what's really unique about Makers is the lovely art and designs which surround you, all handcrafted by locals. I also noticed that they had furniture up-cycling classes recently, so it's great that they're trying to establish a creative community in Alloa. The service is really quite relaxed, if a little slow. The Makers is definitely not a quick-stop; it's a sit and chill for a few hours spot, which is just perfect if you're looking for a space to work in or for a meeting. (They have wifi!) The food is made fresh to order and I definitely found it to be worth that little bit of extra wait time. I had the panini from the specials board which was an avocado, sundried tomato and chicken delight with lovely salad and coleslaw on the side. Delicious and filling! Everything that adorns the walls and tables is for sale and it's all lovely. I particularly lusted after the silver jewellery in one of the cabinets. I do hope I can come back soon for a little shopping local indulgence. Makers, keep on making!

Popped in here for a coffee as I was early to pick up a cake from next door. Was my first time in…read morethe bistro and it was a pleasant surprise, what a lovely find! We had the scone/coffee deal for £3.95 a head. Scone was lovely and fresh and you had the choice of jam and cream or lemon curd. Both very tasty indeed coffees were also lovely and nice and hot! Staff were friendly too and the local handmade crafts for sale is a lovely touch will definitely be back to try their lunch menu and I'm sure I will be upgrading my review to a 5* :-)

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.

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.

I bought my elderly mother a bracelet for Christmas from this gallery, she lives in Fife so we were…read moreup visiting. She couldn't manage the clasp on her own so she went in to ask if anything could be done. The staff very lovely to her and changed the clasp to a bigger easier one without charge and posted it straight back to my mothers house. It's nice to know that good customer service still exists out there!

From the owner: Artery Gallery is a leading Scottish art gallery based in St Andrews, Fife. We are aiming to make…read moreart more affordable by offering you the best in contemporary local and international art. We have our complete collection of paintings, jewellery, glass, pottery, metalwork and mixed media for sale on our website. Everything is hand-made and shipping is available to the UK, Europe, USA, Canada, and Australia and beyond!

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.