Stockbridge is well worth a visit!
Stockbridge is a wonderful, friendly neighbourhood within easy walking distance of the Royal Mile. The 1.5 miles walk will take you through the epicentre of Edinburgh’s New Town and within a stone’s throw of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.
Stockbridge feels like a village and offers shops that cater to local residents. We recently came across the Sarah Dallas Gallery, one of Edinburgh’s newest galleries with a distinctly Scottish feel to it. The owner, Sarah Dallas (that’s her real name!) shows a wide variety of art including paintings and sculpture by some of Scotland’s best contemporary artists.
Fiona in front of the Sarah Dallas Gallery
We could have easily bought the ceramic lamb by Lesley D McKenzie or a painted Puffin on gold leaf by Sally-Ann Johns…but we’d left our chequebook at home. Next time!
Beth’s Recommendation: I truely love the galleries around Edinburgh because they represent artists who share their love of the landscape, animals or still life with people like me who stand in awe of their talent. Sarah Dallas does a fabulous job maximising her gallery space by filling it with affordable, original artwork made by Scottish artists. If you’re looking for a piece of Scotland to take home with you or for your office I highly recommend making the journey to Stockbridge to see what Sarah has on display. Tell her Beth sent you!
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Beth Edberg
Beth has lived in Edinburgh for 11 years and adores this city. Exploring Edinburgh is never ending and Beth loves to share stories about all the great places to go, things to do and people to see. Beth admires great customer service and secretly wishes she was a secret shopper. Beth is a co-owner of the 4 star, self catering Storytelling Apartment on Edinburgh's Royal Mile.
