Location: Broughton & Calton
Top Things to do in Broughton & Calton
The 7 Best Shopping in Broughton & Calton, Scotland
Edinburgh is Scotland’s capital city, renowned for its heritage, culture and festivals.
Take a long walk around the centre to explore the World Heritage Sites of the Old Town and New Town, as well as all the area’s museums and galleries. Then stop for a delicious meal made from fresh Scottish produce before heading out to take in one of Edinburgh’s many events — including the famous summer festivals of culture, or the Winter Festivals of music, light and ceilidhs.
Restaurants in Edinburgh
1. Kathy's Knits
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4.5 based on 19 reviews
2. Emma Roy's
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4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By vich-ed1 - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
I visited Emma Roy’s last week with my mum and I have to say it was such a lovely experience. I was a little worried as I had heard some negative comments about the shop over the last few years but Mairi the assistant was superb. She was really patient and made it such a lovely experience. I hadn’t realised that the shop has been recently taken over so I wanted to let other brides know this in case they, like me, were worried about the service they would receive. I would absolutely recommend going to Emma Roy’s for your wedding dress.
3. Ingleby Gallery
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4.5 based on 11 reviews
Founded in 1998, Ingleby Gallery maintains an ambitious program of exhibitions and off-site projects by established and emerging artists. Over the past 20 years, it has secured a reputation as one of the country’s leading private galleries, renowned for the quality of its exhibitions and publications. The Gallery represents artists of international standing, whilst also introducing and supporting artists at earlier stages in their career. We are pleased to advise public, private and corporate clients about buying art, and in starting, building and maintaining collections. On May 12 of 2018 Ingleby celebrated its 20th birthday by opening a new gallery in a historic building in central Edinburgh. The Glasite Meeting House is a category A listed former place of worship of the small Scottish religious sect known as the Glasites, named after the Rev. John Glas who broke away from the Church of Scotland in 1732.
Reviewed By 227ianc - London, United Kingdom
Hidden down the streets of the New Town of Edinburgh is the former Meeting House of the Glasites a Scottish religious sect of followers of John Glas (1695-1773), who was removed from the Church of Scotland ministry in 1730 for his beliefs. The first Glasite church was founded in Dundee and the Edinburgh church was established in 1755, relocating to their architecturally simple building in Barony Street in the 1830's where they remained until the sect dissolved in 1989. The building is now owned by the Scottish Historic Buildings Trust and is occupied by the Ingleby Gallery after a sympathetic restoration which has a touch of contemporary colour. The current exhibition in the main meeting room space has synergies with the building as French artist Martine Hugonnier explores changes in art over time, in this case with sequential travel posters and with the restoration of paintings, but you can see a link with the subtle internal changes to the Glasite Meeting Room itself. Upstairs, in a gallery which has a real fire burning, is a selection from artists represented by the gallery. How many galleries do you know have a fire burning, even if the weather outside is ghastly?
4. Collective
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4.0 based on 19 reviews
Collective brings people together to look at, think about and produce contemporary art in a new kind of city observatory. Established in 1984, Collective has long supported new work by artists who are at a pivotal stage in their development. In 2018, we open our new home on Calton Hill, featuring the restored City Observatory, City Dome, and a purpose-built exhibition space. Our programme of exhibitions, walks, and events will present contemporary art in all its diversity. We will provide artists with the opportunity to make new work and audiences the chance to see it here first. By inspiring, engaging with, and learning from the people and groups around us, we aim to contribute to local, national, and international conversations.
Reviewed By anoomk
The city observatory the largest building on Calton Hill was designed by William Henry Playfair in 1818. Reopened to the public in 2018 as a contemporary art exhibition center. The original 1831 transit telescope is also on display.
5. St James Shopping
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3.5 based on 73 reviews
6. The Dragonfly
A stunning independent gift shop & boutique specialising in the unique. The team source from near and far, from individual artisans to specialist suppliers, aiming to introduce you to a mixture of classic, retro, vintage & chic. The exciting collection of items, range from cards, jewellery, ladies ware, baby ware, household gifts and even upcycled curiosities.
