Shopping & Malls in Broughton & Calton

THE 5 BEST Shopping & Malls in Broughton & Calton (Edinburgh)

Shopping & Malls in Broughton & Calton

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  • vessi80
    North Lanarkshire, UK1 080 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nestled in Barony Street, away from the crowds. Stylish Interior rooms. The exhibition of Lorna Robertson's new paintings was uplifting and thought provoking.
    Welcoming staff. Well worth a detour.
    Exhibition runs until mid September and is available online.
    Written 6 August 2022
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  • Ian C
    London, UK23 970 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    There are two observatories in Edinburgh, the Royal Observatory on Blackford Hill and the City Observatory up on Carlton Hill, along with monuments to Nelson and Robert Burns and the unfinished National Monument with a predominant Greek architectural style reinforcing Edinburgh's title of 'Athens of the North'.

    The history of the 2 observatories is intertwined as the City Observatory was the Royal Observatory before its move to Blackford Hill in 1896.

    The origins of the observatory on Carlton Hill go back to the mid-18th century when a joint private and university observatory was created in buildings which are Gothic in style. Playfair's neoclassical temple with its four wings round a central dome came in 1822 as the Royal Observatory.

    The Observatory was latterly occupied by the Edinburgh Astronomical Society, but they moved out in 2009 and the buildings had various temporary uses until a £1million refurbishment project by Edinburgh City Council in partnership with the Collective contemporary art gallery, restoring the buildings, creating a visitor centre and new art spaces plus, in a new building, a restaurant with incredible views across Edinburgh.

    The Collective specialises in contemporary art and you will either love it or hate it. The current exhibition did little for me, I'm afraid. What would be good if the gallery and Edinburgh Museums could use the exterior spaces for contemporary sculpture - this could be an amazing addition to the location.
    Written 29 February 2020
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  • Melmer07
    Edinburgh, UK175 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    The old centre was more like a mall. The new version is feels more open and just felt cold, it was a cold couple of days and there are quite a few entrances/ exits. Mostly expensive stores although there is Next and H&M. Lots of choices for eating and would suit most needs.
    Written 1 March 2024
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  • Malcolm and S
    Stroud, UK1 153 contributions
    2.0 of 5 bubbles
    We had been recommended to use the restaurant for the view over the Firth of Forth, and indeed that was worth seeing - however, the same cannot be said for the breakfast. There was nothing 'Scottish' about the cooked plate, other than lukewarm, tired bacon, a cheap sausage and tired pale egg. I wondered if the elements of the breakfast were form somewhere else than Waitrose, as the quality was poor, with the exception of the toast which was good. I think next time I would stay in town at one of the excellent cafe options. Incidentally, the roof terrace garden was not a credit to the store either, with bedraggled plants needing attention. Avoid, as noted by other reviewers.
    Written 4 December 2023
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  • Judy C
    Colorado Springs, CO105 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Small shop with a nice selection of Scottish and British yarns. Just what I was looking for while I was traveling through Scotland and Ireland
    Written 6 January 2019
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  • Victoria L
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Huge choice of every time of dress, something for everyone, and of every size. I cannot describe how amazing the staff here are, especially Miriam & Steph. Nothing is a problem, they go above any beyond at all times! I was pleasantly surprised by the prices of the beautiful gowns.
    I could not be more pleased with this store. I believe in brilliant customer service and this place smashes that expectation!
    Written 14 March 2024
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  • andrea h
    Newcastle upon Tyne, UK130 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    This shopping centre has been a long time coming. Much improvement on the old one. Still needs a lot of shops to occupy the empty units. But plenty of the usual ones and shops relocating from princess street.

    Written 21 December 2021
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