This place is a hidden treasure ! Not located on the bustle street of High St. You would have to…read moreseek it out or be staying near the Holiday Inn Express. It's located right next to Rama ( very good Thai food & I wrote a review ) . Little shop is filled with hidden gems- love love the sparkly reindeer head, and cute cards and frames black and whites of Dundee .. They have fantastic little things that would make beautiful gifts for birthdays and house gifts, they have fantastic cards for birthdays and Christmas too!! I found a beautiful green scarf on sale. This place is definitely worth a visit - and to support local shop owners! The owner was super sweet and gave great recommendations to places to see and eat around town !

From the owner: Looking for inspiration, a present or accessories for your home? Lovely Things is an independent…read morestylish interiors and gift shop located in Dundee, Tayside. The shop is very much an eclectic mix of stylish, modern furniture and gifts with the occasional vintage piece thrown in. A selection of our stock is available online at www.lovelythingsonline.co.uk The shop offers customers in Tayside and beyond (via the magical power of our online shop) a glorious offering of:- * photography, art, jewellery and interiors created by local artists and designers * classic danish design * soft furnishings: cushions, blankets, draught excluders, door stops, fake fur throws * stylish and unique gifts for birthdays, engagaments, house warming and weddings * vintage furniture from footstools to wardrobes which can be painted on request

This building used to be the local post office that had to close down due to the locals not using…read moreit enough, thankfully there is something new there to replace it. It's such a shame for a small village to have hardly any facilities available to passing trade our group was glad to see this place, that has one side that is used as an antique shop and the other for a tea room. The cafe has not got a hot food licence so can only offer sandwiches and a bowl of soup if you are lucky, we where at least able to get a good cup of tea and something to eat to recharge our batteries. My friend had a sandwich with the only choice available being cheese and tomato, but there is a good selection of home baking on display. The lady that served us was nice and chatty, that made our visit a pleasant experience.

lovely wee tearoom and secondhand shop run by 2 friendly ladies…read more We stopped in to Simpatica on the way back from a walk - and what a delight! Not only did the owners stay open a little later for us they also allowed us to bring in our wee dog and we were then treated to an assortment of homemade soup, freshly baked cakes and teas and coffees all at a very reasonable price. The two ladies running the shop are just lovely - really friendly and chatty added to the whole experience and you are surrounded by beautiful, ornate vintage homeware and oddities. It's like a step back in time this little gem of a place where your tea is served in beautiful china tea cups and saucers in a homely enviroment. Definitely worth stopping in if you are passing through / in the area.

Lovely little shop selling every type of gift you can imagine. Beautiful displays, original card…read moredesigns and very friendly staff. You can find it near the famous Anstruther fish bar.

House of Bruar was one of those unexpected road-trip delights. My spouse had been told we had to…read morestop, while our third travel companion and I were... let's say, skeptical. But we ended up pulling in for breakfast and a browse, and we walked out grinning. There's both a coffee bar and a sit-down cafe; we opted for the cafe, which was perfectly fine for a quick bite before wandering the shops. But the real fun was exploring the place itself. House of Bruar is part country store, part upscale gift shop, part museum of Things You Didn't Know You Needed. You can find everything from cashmere to kitchen tools, with price points ranging from impulse-buy to aspirational. We mostly window-shopped, but it was genuinely enjoyable - lots to look at, and beautifully presented. We did, however, make sure to raid the food section. They have an impressive selection of snacks, condiments, sweets, and treats, and picking out a handful of goodies to nibble on for the rest of our road trip was one of the highlights of the stop. In the end, the skeptic duo had to admit: this recommendation was a good one. If you're passing through, House of Bruar is well worth a visit - even if you just come for breakfast and a wander.

Fantastic place to stop for some upscale gourmet market finds, high end clothing shops and outdoor…read moremarket stands. The cakes are beautiful, a wide variety of gluten free options. They had just about every kind of cake and tart you can think of. Very fresh and delicious. Coffee bar, ice creams, fresh milk dispenser, fresh pressed orange juice. Beautiful setting in an all glass atrium. I tried the gluten free lemon and elderflower cake with a flat white. It was amazing. I would recommend stopping for brunch or lunch. There is a waterfall within walking distance that you should check out.

To get to the cafe you have to walk through the gift shop which sells clothes, toiletries, kitchen…read morestuff, cards, pillows etc. This can be sort of gimmicky, but equally my late Gran used to love buying clothes from here, so she would shop whilst my Grandpa went ahead and got a lunch table. The gift shop does have some amazing products and kitchen decor, so I have to keep my bank card firmly in my pocket! The food selection is vast, your typical cafe with soups, sandwhiches, burgers, paninis etc. There is also a buffet that looks to run during weekend lunch times. The individual tea comes in a silver pot, which is so much nicer than a tea bag being placed in a cup! It's a little detail, but makes you feel like you are eating out. My Grandpa had a ham and cheese sandwhich, which he didn't remark on which is a good thing. I had an incredible open chicken, coleslaw and pineapple coronation sandwhich. Would drive the 25 miles again just for that. I didn't partake in any fine pieces but the selection is vast and looks incredible. The afternoon tea seems like good value. The staff seemed a bit flustered, when I went to pay the bill the lady asked if everything was okay whilst sounding worried?! So not sure, if a bad day, but we had a great time so she had nothing to worry about.

House of Darrach is a bit of an oasis... well, that's not a fair comparison considering it's beside…read morea road with stunning scenery... but, it comes out of nowhere and is easy to miss. Now that I know about House of Darrach, then I'm likely to plan this as one of my stops on the way to the west coast. As you walk inside, you walk through a bit of a maze of various clothes, foods, and (nice) souvenirs. It reminds me a bit of walking through the duty free shop of an airport after going through security. Then you find yourself looking at a delicious array of baked goods as you make your way around the corner... giant strawberry tarts, huge millionaire shortbread, and countless (ok maybe not exactly countless) other cakes and baked goods. Judging by the other food they had on display, I couldn't imagine that you would find much if any of it to be disappointing. I enjoyed my strawberry fondant and chocolate bake thoroughly, and my friend seemed to love her fruit scone.

While on a tour of Glencoe, our tour guide took us to Crafts & Things for lunch. What an adorable…read moreplace! Its a craft store, a gift shop, and a wonderful cafe. They have a really good selection of art and prints. I found a Bee & Thistle print I had to have, and they even put it in a mailing tube so that I can send it home and not have to carry it around with me. Their gift shop has a great selection of jewelry, souvenirs, and gifts for loved ones back home. Many things you cannot find in the bigger cities here, as they are local made. The cafe in the back has wonderful homemade food. We had soup and toasties (grilled cheese sealed in a pie iron), and the quiche of the day, which were all really good. The desserts will tempt you to take them home with you. Its definitely a nice place to stop while touring the Glencoe valley.

It gets the job done and for what/where it is it gets the job done for a solid breakfast and…read moremorning caffeine. Artwork decorates the walls and books for sale in the seating area. We've definitely been to nicer cafes while in Scotland but in this remote area beggars cannot be choosy lol!

The Scottish Antique and Arts Centre made me feel like Alice. - It really does feel like some kind…read moreof wonderland; an emporium of the nostalgic, with room after exciting room. A huge part of me loves the mystery of something pre-loved. - And the SAAC definitely got this part of me giddy. Seriously. This is legitimately a vintage clothing, music, jewellery, glass, furniture, EVERYTHING shop. The place is HUGE. And they have a cafe and gift shop. You could really lose track of time, and even then, you'd feel like there was more to see. I didn't want to miss anything, and I've already planned my next visit, alongside a list of folks who I know will love it as much as I do. Price-wise, yes, antiques can be expensive business but if you're planning to buy a gift for someone special, then you could most definitely stay within budget. The jewellery section was absolutely stunning with an amazing amount of choice and a variety of prices too. Equally so, if you're looking for something really really special and prepared to spend that bit more, you won't be stuck for choice here. - There are just so many beautiful things I felt free to wander and, whilst staff walked around the centre and CCTV was in operation, it wasn't intrusive and it didn't make me feel uncomfortable. You could visit just for the sake of visiting and make a real day of it, and even go to the cafe afterwards. - Something I've a feeling I'll want to do again and again and again.

Ooooooh - a treasure trove !…read more Whether you're looking for something in particular or just fancy a dig around in some antiques, SAAC is a great place. They do furniture, books, paintings, jewellery, clothes, old toys, coins, postcards - heck, just about anything! And when you're done there's a wee coffee shop there too. Brilliant for a rainy day or for hunting down that prize chesterfield furniture.

This great place would be sadly missed as it is like a little hub in a fab location. The food shop…read morehas lots of tempting goodies, I love the oil and flavoured vinegars counter. A bolt hole to spend a few hours drinking, eating, playing board games and pool. Chilled atmosphere with casual but smart attire. A big seating area with large sofas, tables and log burners. Modern decoration with touches of Scotland theme. The lunch menu has twists of Scottish fayre, the sandwiches and pannis served on slate, well presented and good. The evening menu again good but I did not enjoy the tagliatelle it seemed to be reheated not fresh. The waiter did not hesitate to remove this dish from my bill, I was impressed. I just won the last game of dominos so I'll have a wee dram of one of the many whiskers they have to choose from. Chilled Xoxo

A much needed addition to the popular village of Kenmore in the last few years. The Courtyard…read moreconsists of a food shop, gift shop, pub/cafe and restaurant. The pub and restaurant both have open log burrners which give the place a fantastic woody smell - a great place to spend a rainy afternoon if staying in the area. There is free wifi access and also a pool table. The bar has a large variety of whiskies to choose from. The restaurant menu has a large choice of scottish fayre available. Given the location of the courtyard it is busy all year round with both locals and those touring and waling in the area