15 Glasgow
15 Woodside Place, Glasgow
Bed & breakfast - beautifully decorated Georgian house with friendly hosts, in West End of Glasgow.
Analogue Books
39 Candlemaker Row, Edinburgh
Art books and edgy contemporary publications
Anta
119 George Street, Edinburgh
Contemporary tartan home decor and clothing
Avenue G
291 Byres Road, Glasgow
Best of local Scottish produce – bread comes freshly baked every morning, soup and scones are made in-house. Venison and salmon come fresh from the wilds of the North. Coffee supplied by The Monmouth Coffee Company in London, made by passionate and skilled baristas.
Chez Jules
109 Hanover Street, Edinburgh
Lively French bistro
citizenM
60 Refrew Street, Glasgow
citizenM is a new breed of uniquely designed, boutique hotels in London, Amsterdam and Glasgow. Affordable and hip contemporary hotel - self-serve check in and out at touch screen terminals; fantastic bar and restaurant; small, ultra-modern hotel rooms designed to perfection and controlled by a tablet include free wi-fi and free movies; lobby areas, with Vitra design furniture, are set up like living rooms.
Crabshakk
1114 Argyle Street, Glasgow
Tiny, cozy restaurant in hip Finnieston neighborhood - fabulous seafood- make reservations, because there’s only 10 tables.
Dogs
110 Hanover Street, Edinburgh
Traditional Scottish food in a cozy Georgian house.
Edinburgh Castle
Castlehill, Edinburgh
The castle, high on a rock above the city, can be seen from just about anywhere in Edinburgh...but be sure to walk the Royal mile to the castle and take a self-guided tour with the help of a portable audio guide. Centuries of history exist within the stone walls...Mary, Queen of Scots, gave birth to her son, James, there in 1566; it became a military base in the 1600’s and held scores of prisoners of war; battles and sieges were fought over it, royalty lived and died within its walls, and countless generations have been inspired by it.
Fabhatrix
13 Cowgatehead, Edinburgh
Handmade hats made in a workshop below the store.
Felix & Oscar
459 Great Western Road, Glasgow
Café and gift shop. Espresso drinks and possibly the “finest croque monsieur in the world”, according to its proprietor. Fresh baked goods and Equi’s homemade ice cream.
Gallery of Modern Art
Royal Exchange Square, Glasgow
Housed in an elegant 18th-century neo-classical building in the heart of Glasgow, GoMA offers a thought-provoking program of temporary exhibitions, featuring work by local, national and international artists.
Georgian House
7 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh
See how the aristocracy lived in the 18th century. Designed in 1791 by Robert Adam, Scotland’s foremost 18th-century architect, Charlotte Square was one of the most fashionable and desirable residential addresses in the New Town. In each room is a guide that can tell you about the various furnishings, and offer fun stories about life in that time.
Glasgow School of Art
11 Dalhousie Street, Glasgow
The Glasgow School of Art has grown to become one of the United Kingdom's pre-eminent institutions for the study and advancement of fine art, design and architecture. Designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh in 1885. Mackintosh, architect, designer, artist and alumnus, heralded the birth of a new style in 20th century European architecture.
Glasgow University
University Avenue, Glasgow
Founded in 1451, it is the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world. The University’s Hunterian Museum is Scotland’s oldest public museum. Displays include Scottish mineral treasures, dinosaurs, fossils and world culture. The Hunterian Art Gallery; largest single holding of the work of Scottish artist, architect and designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh (1868-1928) and The Mackintosh House, the reassembled principal interiors from his Glasgow home.
Hannah Zakari
43 Candlemaker Row, Edinburgh
Cool crafts and jewelry made by local artisans
Homer
8 Howe Street, Edinburgh
Unique home decor
Mr. Wood’s Fossils
5 Cowgatehead, Edinburgh
Famous fossil hunter, Stan Wood, once supplied museums with his unusual finds for research and display. In 1987, he opened the shop, allowing public access to numerous fossil plants, and over 30 new species of animals, including the world famous 'Lizzie' - Westlothiana lizziae - thought at the time to be the oldest reptile ever discovered. The shop is fascinating as a museum, even if you’re not in the market for fossils.
Mum’s Comfort Food
4a Forrest Road, Edinburgh
Bangers & mash, fish & chips with mushy peas, shepherd’s pie, the ubiquitous haggis...all the best of Scottish comfort food. Choose from several varieties of home made sausages and sixteen different kinds of mash. Cozy, diner-type atmosphere.
Red Door Gallery
42 Victoria Street, Edinburgh
Affordable artwork, indie prints, artists books, accessories, jewelry, home decor, and artists cards.
Ruthven Mews Arcade
Ruthven Lane, Glasgow
Down a quiet lane behind bustling Byres Road is a compound of several antique stores.
Secret Garden
Castlehill, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh
St. Giles Cathedral
High Street, Edinburgh
St Giles’ Cathedral is the historic City Church of Edinburgh. With its famed crown spire it stands on the Royal Mile between Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Also known as the High Kirk of Edinburgh, it is the Mother Church of Presbyterianism and contains the Chapel of the Order of the Thistle (Scotland's chivalric company of knights headed by the Queen).
Starry Starry Night
19 Dowanside Lane - off Byres Road, Glasgow
Vintage clothing and accessories
Ubiquitous Chip
12 Ashton Lane, Glasgow
Known locally as “The Chip”, this popular restaurant opened in 1971 and is a Glasgow icon. Regional Scottish cuisine; a fine dining menu is on offer in the restaurant and a lighter brasserie menu in the various bars, mezzanine and roof terrace. Awarded the Good Food Guide Readers’ Restaurant of the Year for Scotland, 2013.
Walker Slater
46 Victoria Street, Edinburgh (women); 16-20 Victoria Street, Edinburgh (men)
For gorgeous Scottish tweed apparel - including custom tailoring.
Willow Tea Rooms
217 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow
Designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh in 1904. Have the afternoon tea, and check out the gift shop.
Witchery
Castlehill, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh
Writer’s Museum
Lady Stairs House, Lady Stairs Close, Edinburgh
Portraits, rare books and personal objects including Robert Burns’ writing desk, the printing press on which Sir Walter Scott’s novels were first produced, and Robert Louis Stevenson’s riding boots. Even if you’re not a bookworm, it’s well worth a visit. Quotes from famous Scottish writers are engraved in the terrace outside the museum.
Chez Jules
109 Hanover Street, Edinburgh
Lively French bistro
Dogs
110 Hanover Street, Edinburgh
Traditional Scottish food in a cozy Georgian house.
Mum’s Comfort Food
4a Forrest Road, Edinburgh
Bangers & mash, fish & chips with mushy peas, shepherd’s pie, the ubiquitous haggis...all the best of Scottish comfort food. Choose from several varieties of home made sausages and sixteen different kinds of mash. Cozy, diner-type atmosphere.
Secret Garden
Castlehill, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh
Witchery
Castlehill, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh
Edinburgh Castle
Castlehill, Edinburgh
The castle, high on a rock above the city, can be seen from just about anywhere in Edinburgh...but be sure to walk the Royal mile to the castle and take a self-guided tour with the help of a portable audio guide. Centuries of history exist within the stone walls...Mary, Queen of Scots, gave birth to her son, James, there in 1566; it became a military base in the 1600’s and held scores of prisoners of war; battles and sieges were fought over it, royalty lived and died within its walls, and countless generations have been inspired by it.
Georgian House
7 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh
See how the aristocracy lived in the 18th century. Designed in 1791 by Robert Adam, Scotland’s foremost 18th-century architect, Charlotte Square was one of the most fashionable and desirable residential addresses in the New Town. In each room is a guide that can tell you about the various furnishings, and offer fun stories about life in that time.
St. Giles Cathedral
High Street, Edinburgh
St Giles’ Cathedral is the historic City Church of Edinburgh. With its famed crown spire it stands on the Royal Mile between Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Also known as the High Kirk of Edinburgh, it is the Mother Church of Presbyterianism and contains the Chapel of the Order of the Thistle (Scotland's chivalric company of knights headed by the Queen).
Writer’s Museum
Lady Stairs House, Lady Stairs Close, Edinburgh
Portraits, rare books and personal objects including Robert Burns’ writing desk, the printing press on which Sir Walter Scott’s novels were first produced, and Robert Louis Stevenson’s riding boots. Even if you’re not a bookworm, it’s well worth a visit. Quotes from famous Scottish writers are engraved in the terrace outside the museum.
Analogue Books
39 Candlemaker Row, Edinburgh
Art books and edgy contemporary publications
Anta
119 George Street, Edinburgh
Contemporary tartan home decor and clothing
Fabhatrix
13 Cowgatehead, Edinburgh
Handmade hats made in a workshop below the store.
Hannah Zakari
43 Candlemaker Row, Edinburgh
Cool crafts and jewelry made by local artisans
Homer
8 Howe Street, Edinburgh
Unique home decor
Mr. Wood’s Fossils
5 Cowgatehead, Edinburgh
Famous fossil hunter, Stan Wood, once supplied museums with his unusual finds for research and display. In 1987, he opened the shop, allowing public access to numerous fossil plants, and over 30 new species of animals, including the world famous 'Lizzie' - Westlothiana lizziae - thought at the time to be the oldest reptile ever discovered. The shop is fascinating as a museum, even if you’re not in the market for fossils.
Red Door Gallery
42 Victoria Street, Edinburgh
Affordable artwork, indie prints, artists books, accessories, jewelry, home decor, and artists cards.
Walker Slater
46 Victoria Street, Edinburgh (women); 16-20 Victoria Street, Edinburgh (men)
For gorgeous Scottish tweed apparel - including custom tailoring.
Avenue G
291 Byres Road, Glasgow
Best of local Scottish produce – bread comes freshly baked every morning, soup and scones are made in-house. Venison and salmon come fresh from the wilds of the North. Coffee supplied by The Monmouth Coffee Company in London, made by passionate and skilled baristas.
Crabshakk
1114 Argyle Street, Glasgow
Tiny, cozy restaurant in hip Finnieston neighborhood - fabulous seafood- make reservations, because there’s only 10 tables.
Felix & Oscar
459 Great Western Road, Glasgow
Café and gift shop. Espresso drinks and possibly the “finest croque monsieur in the world”, according to its proprietor. Fresh baked goods and Equi’s homemade ice cream.
Ubiquitous Chip
12 Ashton Lane, Glasgow
Known locally as “The Chip”, this popular restaurant opened in 1971 and is a Glasgow icon. Regional Scottish cuisine; a fine dining menu is on offer in the restaurant and a lighter brasserie menu in the various bars, mezzanine and roof terrace. Awarded the Good Food Guide Readers’ Restaurant of the Year for Scotland, 2013.
Willow Tea Rooms
217 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow
Designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh in 1904. Have the afternoon tea, and check out the gift shop.
Gallery of Modern Art
Royal Exchange Square, Glasgow
Housed in an elegant 18th-century neo-classical building in the heart of Glasgow, GoMA offers a thought-provoking program of temporary exhibitions, featuring work by local, national and international artists.
Glasgow School of Art
11 Dalhousie Street, Glasgow
The Glasgow School of Art has grown to become one of the United Kingdom's pre-eminent institutions for the study and advancement of fine art, design and architecture. Designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh in 1885. Mackintosh, architect, designer, artist and alumnus, heralded the birth of a new style in 20th century European architecture.
Glasgow University
University Avenue, Glasgow
Founded in 1451, it is the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world. The University’s Hunterian Museum is Scotland’s oldest public museum. Displays include Scottish mineral treasures, dinosaurs, fossils and world culture. The Hunterian Art Gallery; largest single holding of the work of Scottish artist, architect and designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh (1868-1928) and The Mackintosh House, the reassembled principal interiors from his Glasgow home.
Ruthven Mews Arcade
Ruthven Lane, Glasgow
Down a quiet lane behind bustling Byres Road is a compound of several antique stores.
Starry Starry Night
19 Dowanside Lane - off Byres Road, Glasgow
Vintage clothing and accessories
15 Glasgow
15 Woodside Place, Glasgow
Bed & breakfast - beautifully decorated Georgian house with friendly hosts, in West End of Glasgow.
citizenM
60 Refrew Street, Glasgow
citizenM is a new breed of uniquely designed, boutique hotels in London, Amsterdam and Glasgow. Affordable and hip contemporary hotel - self-serve check in and out at touch screen terminals; fantastic bar and restaurant; small, ultra-modern hotel rooms designed to perfection and controlled by a tablet include free wi-fi and free movies; lobby areas, with Vitra design furniture, are set up like living rooms.
