Scottish Design Exchange
Scottish Design Exchange
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11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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The Scottish Design Exchange is a social enterprise business that provides space for over 300 artists and designers from all over Scotland to display their products for sale. We have many original designs from jewellery, prints, pottery, glassware and original art.
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  • Stillvapour
    Basingstoke, United Kingdom3 contributions
    A great place for locally sourced souvenirs
    On a recent trip to Edinburgh, we were keen to find somewhere selling locally sourced Edinburgh memorabilia and souvenirs so that we could give something back to the local community. Our tour guide suggested The Scottish Design Exchange and this led to over an hour of enjoyable browsing through a large number of products from local artists. The items we bought were reasonably priced, good quality and now evoke fond memories of our trip whenever we use them, thanks so much!
    Visited October 2021
    Traveled as a couple
    Written November 7, 2021
  • Deborah C
    Toronto, Canada75 contributions
    One of a kind shopping
    Wonderful shopping site. I love to find one of a kind ( not mass produced) items, and the design exchange was a treasure trove of goods. I shopped online to see what type of products were listed, and when I visited in October I bought those items and others. I particularly like the Hebridean pendants and earrings, but also prints and textile items. This is a shop worth visiting on another holiday, as I’m sure there would be different items on display.
    Visited October 2022
    Written November 16, 2022
  • BarbaraBarbara
    Murphy, Texas2 contributions
    Gotta visit this shop
    Love, love, love this place. They have a huge selection of local artists with decor items as well as tourist interest items. So many artists within, maybe almost 75. Fun, as well as culturally significant items made by local artists feel good about your shopping! And fabulously helpful staff.
    Visited April 2023
    Written April 23, 2023
  • Alison J
    Southampton, United Kingdom35 contributions
    Make room in your suitcase for a purchase!
    I really wanted to see Scottish Design and Craft and found it here. Next time I go to Edinburgh I will bring enough space in my suitcase to buy and take something back that is bigger than a key ring. Excellent. Every city should have one.
    Visited March 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written March 20, 2023
  • Lori C
    3 contributions
    Way better than souvenir shops!! Great selection - local artists!
    Spend your money here! Support local artists instead of the awful souvenir stores. Interesting and fun pieces! Great folks running the place. They also suggested going to their other store which is more of a market in an old church. Both are much better than the typical souvenir stores! Go you won’t be sorry.
    Visited March 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written March 24, 2023
  • Nigel B
    Edinburgh, United Kingdom295 contributions
    Best local art shop and true souvenirs
    Every time I visit Edinburgh I always go here for gifts, souvenirs. Its a local co operative of artists of all genres that display and sell there art be it fashion, photography, art, prints etc. Check their web page out . Best in Edinburgh.
    Visited January 2017
    Traveled with friends
    Written January 6, 2017
  • Thomas P
    St. George, Utah129 contributions
    Wonderfulselections of Original Scottish art clothing, etc.
    The Design Exchange is very conveniently located in the mall which house the Royal Yacht Britannia. An eclectic mix of art, photography, jewelry, clothing, et al. I found my painting of Ben Nevis and Scottish mountain scenes and my wife found just the necklace she was looking for.
    Visited November 2016
    Traveled as a couple
    Written December 5, 2016
  • Peter Graham
    Alstonville, Australia240 contributions
    An exquisite place
    This shop shows and sells the best of artistic design. I was simply captivated and I'm a bloke who hates shopping with a passion. There are many quirky things that catches your imagination, like a whole exhibit of necklaces made out of bike inner rubber tubing that were just stunning and clever. A shop with a difference.
    Thank you for visiting!
    Written October 23, 2016
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited October 2016
    Traveled as a couple
    Written October 21, 2016
  • Alexander S
    1 contribution
    Great shop
    I really love this shop every time I'm in Edinburgh I go there its got loads of cool fashion designs and art
    Visited April 2017
    Traveled solo
    Written May 6, 2017
  • litaisauraoliveira
    Edinburgh, United Kingdom1 contribution
    Such a nice shop with unique gifts and lovely staff!
    Such a nice shop with unique gifts and lovely staff! Easy to access by bus or by car, with plenty of parking space. Great views from Ocean Terminal out onto the shore. Very unique items. Amazing work from local artists.
    Visited May 2017
    Traveled with friends
    Written May 6, 2017
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BarbaraBarbara
Murphy, TX2 contributions
Apr 2023
Love, love, love this place. They have a huge selection of local artists with decor items as well as tourist interest items. So many artists within, maybe almost 75. Fun, as well as culturally significant items made by local artists feel good about your shopping! And fabulously helpful staff.
Written April 23, 2023
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Bron1303
Burnley, UK420 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
What a gem this place is, I could easily spend a couple of hours in here and not quite see everything. There are some really quirky artists designs and really unique things.
Written March 29, 2023
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Lori C
3 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
Spend your money here! Support local artists instead of the awful souvenir stores. Interesting and fun pieces! Great folks running the place. They also suggested going to their other store which is more of a market in an old church. Both are much better than the typical souvenir stores! Go you won’t be sorry.
Written March 24, 2023
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Alison J
Southampton, UK35 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
I really wanted to see Scottish Design and Craft and found it here. Next time I go to Edinburgh I will bring enough space in my suitcase to buy and take something back that is bigger than a key ring. Excellent. Every city should have one.
Written March 20, 2023
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Deborah C
Toronto, Canada75 contributions
Oct 2022
Wonderful shopping site. I love to find one of a kind ( not mass produced) items, and the design exchange was a treasure trove of goods. I shopped online to see what type of products were listed, and when I visited in October I bought those items and others. I particularly like the Hebridean pendants and earrings, but also prints and textile items.
This is a shop worth visiting on another holiday, as I’m sure there would be different items on display.
Written November 16, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Stillvapour
Basingstoke, UK3 contributions
Oct 2021 • Couples
On a recent trip to Edinburgh, we were keen to find somewhere selling locally sourced Edinburgh memorabilia and souvenirs so that we could give something back to the local community. Our tour guide suggested The Scottish Design Exchange and this led to over an hour of enjoyable browsing through a large number of products from local artists. The items we bought were reasonably priced, good quality and now evoke fond memories of our trip whenever we use them, thanks so much!
Written November 7, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

GenerationX
Greenock, UK6 contributions
Aug 2019 • Business
Well worth a visit if you’re looking for quality Scottish art. Blown away by the work on show. Huge range of original paintings, prints, jewellery, etc. Unbelievable that all the money goes to the artists.
Written September 4, 2019
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Fiona McRae
Pennan, UK37 contributions
Aug 2019 • Friends
Popped in yesterday after finishing hanging pics at our exhibition upstairs... Had never been before but simply blown away by the range of goods, more importantly the range OF TALENT which is available in the exchange. All profits to the artists, another amazing gesture in today's world of money worshipping!! Artists rent their space then keep any money from sales. Hurry up exchange , get more of these throughout Scotland, this is such a superb venture. I am going to single out Rhona Morrison Art as my own particular favourite artist from my visit. Can't wait to come back. Hope that's allowed 😁
Written August 2, 2019
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OriginalTaz
Ann Arbor, MI220 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
If you are already at mall because of touring the royal yacht this store is worth a quick visit before or after. Great selection of local art and products
Written June 1, 2019
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Cheryl J
2 contributions
Jun 2018 • Solo
The Scottish Design Exchange at Ocean Terminal is most certainly worth a visit. Full of wonderful unique gifts designed and crafted by some very talented up and coming Scottish artists. Five stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Written June 10, 2018
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  • Mon - Mon 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tue - Sat 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM



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