Galleries & Gifts
Featuring everything from top-quality artwork produced by a host of local creatives to stylish homeware and quirky collectibles, we don’t think you’ll be going home empty handed!
Dawyck Botanic Garden Studio and Gift Shop, nr Stobo
In addition to boasting one of Scotland’s finest tree collections, Dawyck has a bustling visitor centre that is home to an intimate studio featuring a seasonal programme of exhibitions, as well as a colourful gift shop featuring books, gardening products and other botanical themed gifts.
Tweed Art, Peebles
Delightful framing studio that marries an ever-changing artists’ gallery with an inventive craft makers’ area that showcases a wide range of ceramics, metalwork, glassware, sculpture, wood and jewellery. Owned and run by one of Scotland’s highest quality bespoke picture framers.
Zenwalls Gallery, Peebles
Owned by Mark and Sally McCallum, whose paintings and textiles are displayed in the gallery, Zenwalls is a contemporary art space that offers regularly changing exhibitions by established Scottish artists and exciting new talent. A beautifully curated collection of Art and Scottish crafts including ceramics, textiles and glass fill the gallery walls and shelves.
Moy Mackay Gallery, Peebles
Nestled in Peebles' Northgate lies this beautiful artist-owned gallery. Glasgow School of Art-trained Moy Mackay is regarded as the leader in 'felted painting', an art form she pioneered. In addition to Moy’s own work, the gallery showcases a myriad of Scotland’s very best fine and applied artists, with exhibitions changing every six weeks or so.
Solo Gallery, Innerleithen
An open and welcoming space for contemporary fine arts, ceramics, glass and jewellery, Solo Gallery features original and affordable work by renowned artists from Scotland and across the UK. Look out for artist-led workshops and life drawing sessions open to all ages and abilities.
The Hub on the High Street, Innerleithen
Buzzy, friendly store full of beautiful gifts and artwork – mostly from local artists and producers – plus a huge selection of small batch gin and craft beer, predominantly sourced from small independent distilleries and breweries. Also serves as an excellent visitor information centre.
Haus and Co, Innerleithen
Scandinavian-inspired design store packed with stylish homeware and lifestyle products. From gorgeous glassware and cosy textiles to statement benches and bathroom accessories. There’s speciality coffee and freshly baked treats too – a hygge experience from start to finish. Guaranteed you will leave feeling reenergised (and your home looking more beautiful!).
Lou Lou’s Vintage Emporium, Innerleithen
This award-winning retailer of fine vintage Scottish cashmere, designer clothing and accessories is built on a sustainable ethos of re-wearing and re-using. Alongside the extensive clothing range sits an eclectic selection of art, crafts, china and glassware and an array of unique pieces by local makers and artists.
The Framing Gallery, Innerleithen
Custom framing for all types of artwork, a large selection of original screenprints, lino prints and limited edition digital prints, plus a lovely selection of handmade arts and crafts from across the Scottish Borders and beyond.
Further info
Looking to discover more arts & culture on your visit to the valley? Check out our Creative Tweed Valley Trail which takes in 12 creative hotspots in the area, from galleries and studios to workshops, museums and a characterful theatre with a year-round programme of performances on stage and screen.