The Retailers
These are just some of the fantastic retailers who have decided that whynot? is the place for them to show what they can do.
If you would like to join our community of people who have chosen whynot? as a platform to retail, please click here for more information.
If you would like to join our community of people who have chosen whynot? as a platform to retail, please click here for more information.
The Cafe
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(Galashiels and North Berwick)
Located at the back of whynot? in both North Berwick and Galashiels is a space that has become legendary for it's relaxed feel coupled with excellent produce and very friendly, knowledgable staff. A consistently high quality of coffee poured with pride, more than 15 loose leaf teas, in house baked cakes along with soup and sandwiches made freshly from the whynot? delicatessen produce has led the whynot? cafe to be renowned for miles around. And we're very dog friendly. Free treats for all dogs! Click here for our Menu |
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Kirsten Boston
(North Berwick and Galashiels)
Kirsten Boston is an East Lothian artist and designer.
She exhibits widely and uses the beautiful East Lothian
scenery as her daily inspiration.
Kirsten works in a variety of media-acrylics, watercolours and multimedia using photography, gold leaf and recycled
materials.
Kirsten is also the resident artist at Hangar Art and Framing
where she has larger works and original paintings.
Web site : www.hangarframing.com
Email : kirsten.hangar@btinternet.com
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/HangarArtandFraming/
(North Berwick and Galashiels)
Kirsten Boston is an East Lothian artist and designer.
She exhibits widely and uses the beautiful East Lothian
scenery as her daily inspiration.
Kirsten works in a variety of media-acrylics, watercolours and multimedia using photography, gold leaf and recycled
materials.
Kirsten is also the resident artist at Hangar Art and Framing
where she has larger works and original paintings.
Web site : www.hangarframing.com
Email : kirsten.hangar@btinternet.com
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/HangarArtandFraming/
Edward Collin Fish Merchants
A family run fish merchants based in Eyemouth, trading in North Berwick, Edinburgh and throughout the Scottish Borders.
Our mission is to bring the freshest fish possible to our customers. Our fish comes from only sustainable stocks of the North Sea. Come to whynot? and taste our range of delicious seafood and feel free to ask our helpful staff for advice on how to prepare your fish and shellfish and even what to cook with it. We are open in whynot? every day except Monday. Tel : 07725 277666 Facebook : Edward-Collin-Fishmerchants |
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NBdogs
NBdogs is a small independent retailer of great quality and unique dog accessories and specialist dog supplies. We are based in the beautiful seaside town of North Berwick in East Lothian.
We could talk dogs all day, and we welcome your visit to NBdogs in whynot? with it's great dog friendly cafe, at weekends and occasionally weekdays, where you can seek advice about products. Do check our Facebook and Instagram pages for opening hours, before you make a special trip to visit us. We truly look forward to seeing you and yours, old friends and new. Website: www.nbdogs.co.uk Instagram: www.instagram.com/_nbdogs Facebook: www.facebook.com/nbdogs1 Email: info@nbdogs.co.uk |
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Bonzo-Art
(North Berwick)
(North Berwick)
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Original paintings, prints, cards and more, illustrating life by the sea, in our beautiful county of East Lothian. My work in this flat, illustrative style is inspired by a love of observing life as it happens, (sometimes with a bit of added imagination). I hope my paintings capture the simplicity of routine, and the familiar sights we see at a glance…… and then chuckle at. Of course, woman’s (and man’s) best friend usually features in my art work…woof woof! Web site : www.bonzo-art.com Email : Rachel@bonzo-art.com Facebook : www.facebook.com/Bonzo-Art |
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Sleepy Thistle
(North Berwick)
My name is Maggie Read and I’m a jewellery designer and co-owner of The Hirsel Gallery in Coldstream.
Following a career in the textiles industry, I started my first crafting business 10 years ago.
I work mainly in copper with brass and sterling silver accents and
use a variety of techniques such as etching, enamelling, flame painting and hammering to create unique jewellery pieces and sculpture designs.
Email : maggie@sleepythistle.co.uk
Website : https://www.sleepythistle.co.uk/
Between the Woods & Sea(North Berwick)
‘Between the Woods & Sea’ makes original ceramics, art and sculpture with the emphasis on producing work of the highest quality possible. Please email me for more information or to arrange a commission. Tel : 07769 310176 Website: http://laineyt101.wix.com/woodandsea Facebook : www.facebook.com/woodsandsea |
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Shopafrolicks
(Galashiels and North Berwick) Shopafrolicks is a smallcompany selling Designer style & Fashion Handbags, Jewellery, Scarves, Purses, other fashion acessories and gifts - hopefully, something for everyone. Mobile : 07876058096 Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/shopafrolicks/ |
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The Delicatessen at whynot?
(Galashiels and North Berwick)
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Our team brings you a huge range of produce guaranteed to satisfy any hunger.
Gathered from suppliers both locally and further afield we stock the very freshest groceries, the very best cheese, charcuterie and everything for the larder - bringing the county and world's best to your basket every day of the week. Our cheese is unashamedly decadent with France, Italy, Spain, England, Ireland, Wales and Scotland represented by the very best farmhouse cheese available anywhere. As well as charcuterie imported from Italy and Spain that is accredited DOP, AOP Gold Star quality, we also stock organic varieties from Peelham Farm from the Scottish Borders. We have fresh artisan bread every day from the Dough-Re-Mi bakery in North Berwick and throughout the week our Galashiels shop stocks fresh bread from The Breadmaker of Jedburgh. |
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Basanti India
(Galashiels) Simply exquisite ethical gifts. Our goal is to provide beautiful, special pieces for women who want their accessories to say something about them as individuals, without shouting it; who want something exclusive, but not wildly expensive; and who want to know that they are supporting a community of artisans with lives as complex and dreams as vivid as their own. Jewelry, Scarves, Bags, Purses and other Colourful Accessories. Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/mybasanti Email : imogenkennedy@hotmail.com Tel : 07435 299500 |
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Amanda Owenson Art
(North Berwick)
I’m an East Lothian Artist living in Prestonpans and only returned to painting in 2016 as a way of
relieving the stress of my day job.
I’ve not stopped since and have now made painting my full - time career.
I often paint intuitively and sometimes have
no idea what will end up on the canvas. I like to portray images with a sense of nostalgia, but I’ll paint anything really!
From local landscapes, portraits, animals and abstract,- it’s an eclectic mix and I’m happy with that!
I like to think that I offer affordable art that evokes a sense of place and time.
Email : amandaowensonart@outlook.com
Facebook : https://m.facebook.com/amandaowensonart/
(North Berwick)
I’m an East Lothian Artist living in Prestonpans and only returned to painting in 2016 as a way of
relieving the stress of my day job.
I’ve not stopped since and have now made painting my full - time career.
I often paint intuitively and sometimes have
no idea what will end up on the canvas. I like to portray images with a sense of nostalgia, but I’ll paint anything really!
From local landscapes, portraits, animals and abstract,- it’s an eclectic mix and I’m happy with that!
I like to think that I offer affordable art that evokes a sense of place and time.
Email : amandaowensonart@outlook.com
Facebook : https://m.facebook.com/amandaowensonart/
Visobelle Displays
(Galashiels and North Berwick)
For over 20 years, Visobelle Displays have been providing
a Scottish flavour for window displays, exhibitions
and corporate events.
We offer a huge selection of thistles and Scottish flowers
in an array of colours and sizes which add style and
character to any gathering.
Combine heather and thistles to produce your very own vibrant themes with creativity and style.
Isobelle Hodgson
Managing Director
Visobelle Displays
18 South Crescent,
Prestonpans, East Lothian
EH32 9PF
Tel : 07843594190
Email : isobelle@visobelledisplays.com
Web : www.visobelledisplays.com
(Galashiels and North Berwick)
For over 20 years, Visobelle Displays have been providing
a Scottish flavour for window displays, exhibitions
and corporate events.
We offer a huge selection of thistles and Scottish flowers
in an array of colours and sizes which add style and
character to any gathering.
Combine heather and thistles to produce your very own vibrant themes with creativity and style.
Isobelle Hodgson
Managing Director
Visobelle Displays
18 South Crescent,
Prestonpans, East Lothian
EH32 9PF
Tel : 07843594190
Email : isobelle@visobelledisplays.com
Web : www.visobelledisplays.com
Limited Edition Scotland
(North Berwick)
Luxury tweed bags. Individually designed and handmade.
Email : suzie@limitededitionscotland.co.uk
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/limitededitionscotland/
(North Berwick)
Luxury tweed bags. Individually designed and handmade.
Email : suzie@limitededitionscotland.co.uk
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/limitededitionscotland/
Cheryl Jones Designs
(North Berwick)
I’m an illustrator, designer and maker living in Aberlady, East Lothian. I love bold, happy designs that appeal to children and adults alike.
My purpose in life is to bring joy and colour into other people's lives by creating uplifting illustrations. With these designs I create beautiful wall art, fashion items, homeware and other products.
I have had the pleasure of working on many collaborations and projects over the years ranging from; designing maps, wall murals to book illustrations.
Medium: Dip ink pen/digital colour.
Web site : https://cheryljonesdesigns.com/
Email : cheryljonesdesigns@gmail.com
Tel: 07584 044 059
(North Berwick)
I’m an illustrator, designer and maker living in Aberlady, East Lothian. I love bold, happy designs that appeal to children and adults alike.
My purpose in life is to bring joy and colour into other people's lives by creating uplifting illustrations. With these designs I create beautiful wall art, fashion items, homeware and other products.
I have had the pleasure of working on many collaborations and projects over the years ranging from; designing maps, wall murals to book illustrations.
Medium: Dip ink pen/digital colour.
Web site : https://cheryljonesdesigns.com/
Email : cheryljonesdesigns@gmail.com
Tel: 07584 044 059
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Laura Haining Jewellery
(Galashiels and North Berwick) I have always been creative and inspired by my surroundings. I began my design journey in interior design, which I studied at university. I used my fascination for interesting structures and buildings to help create new bespoke concepts. My ideas were influenced by an array of colour, materials and texture. These elements continue to inspire me and developed my passion for making jewellery. I love to learn and continually strive to develop new techniques and evolve my collection. I am proud to make jewellery that can provide pleasure to people and represent significant moments in their lives. Web site: https://www.laurahainingjewellery.co.uk/ Email : laura@laurahainingjewellery.co.uk |
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Pam Mckenzie
(North Berwick)
An artist who loves to capture the colour and wildness of free growing plants, especially the form and structure of seed heads and pods, and the movement and entanglement of what are commonly thought of as "weeds" as they fight for light and space.
Set against the inspirational background of East Lothian with its sweeping skies and ever changing landscape of the sea.
Email : mckenzie671@btinternet.com
Facebook : www.facebook.com/PamMckenzieArtist
(North Berwick)
An artist who loves to capture the colour and wildness of free growing plants, especially the form and structure of seed heads and pods, and the movement and entanglement of what are commonly thought of as "weeds" as they fight for light and space.
Set against the inspirational background of East Lothian with its sweeping skies and ever changing landscape of the sea.
Email : mckenzie671@btinternet.com
Facebook : www.facebook.com/PamMckenzieArtist
Carve It
(Galashiels and North Berwick)
Personalised wooden gifts, from wedding presents to birthday celebrations, a beautifully carved wooden personalised chopping board, house sign, picture stand or clock, a gift that can last forever.
Web site : www.carveit.co.uk
Email : contact@carveit.co.uk
(Galashiels and North Berwick)
Personalised wooden gifts, from wedding presents to birthday celebrations, a beautifully carved wooden personalised chopping board, house sign, picture stand or clock, a gift that can last forever.
Web site : www.carveit.co.uk
Email : contact@carveit.co.uk
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Scents and Sensibility
(North Berwick) Scents & Sensibility was created with the aim to encourage more people to use solid soap and shampoo by offering products that are very competitively priced. They may seem slightly more expensive than some commercial, mass produced brands, but they are all handmade with ingredients that are biodegradable. The soap bases are vegetable based from a manufacturer that has won many environmental awards; packaging is limited: the card sleeve can be recycled, the glue holding the card together is made from potato starch and water and the bags, jars and glass dishes can be washed and reused many times. Web site : www.scentsandsensibility.scot Email : info@scentsandsensibility.scot Tel : 07944 203431 |
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Lothian Lavender
(North Berwick)
'Lothian Lavender' bring you a large selection of luxury lavender gifts for all the family.
From traditional cold press soaps to hand poured candles, hand embroidered lavender bags and hand blended handcreams, they are all proudly 'Handmade in Scotland'.
On their family farm the makers have recently planted a small field of lavender to grow the flowers they use in their dried lavender bags, soaps and sachets, making these in particular some very unique gifts to give or treasure...
Web site: www.lothianlavender.co.uk
Email: lothianlavender78@yahoo.com
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Border Candles
(Galashiels and North Berwick) We will keep your homes and cars smelling amazing. From our ‘inspired by’ fragrances to our classic collection, in candles, reed diffusers, car air fresheners, plug-ins. All of our products are hand made, we never mass produce, keeping our products fresh and unique. Email : bordercandles@gmail.com |
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Sew Socktastic
(Galashiels) Self taught artist based in the Scottish Borders, creating original giftware and artwork , full of whimsical animals and more than a few highland cows. Tel : 07772 342435 Email : kathryndockray@hotmail.co.uk |
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Sally Moore Glass and Metal
(North Berwick)
Sally combines her silver and glass expertise to create artwork; the colours of which take inspiration from nature, particularly from the seas, landscapes and wildlife.
She particularly loves the aqua blues of the seas on the west coast of Scotland.
Products range from glass and silver jewellery to bespoke decorative items such as birds, bowls, plates and plaques.
Web site : https://www.sallymooreglass.com/
(North Berwick)
Sally combines her silver and glass expertise to create artwork; the colours of which take inspiration from nature, particularly from the seas, landscapes and wildlife.
She particularly loves the aqua blues of the seas on the west coast of Scotland.
Products range from glass and silver jewellery to bespoke decorative items such as birds, bowls, plates and plaques.
Web site : https://www.sallymooreglass.com/
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Abbey Ceramics
(Galashiels and North Berwick) Established in 1986, Abbey Ceramics make colourful domestic pottery and wall-plaques from their studio in the Scottish Borders. The ceramics range includes mugs, jugs, bowls and many more items including wall-plaques with a marine theme. Email : info@abbeyceramics.co.uk Tel : 01890 883160 |
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Agelos Glass
(North Berwick)
Agelos Glass is a collaborative glass workshop initiated by Agelos Papadakis in 2010 after completing his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees at the Edinburgh College of Art.
Situated in Haddington, East Lothian, the artist utilises kiln formed techniques and glass blowing, using a bench flame torch to produce bespoke glass designs.
Website: www.agelospapadakis.com
Email: agelospapadakis@gmail.com
Tel : 07904568622
(North Berwick)
Agelos Glass is a collaborative glass workshop initiated by Agelos Papadakis in 2010 after completing his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees at the Edinburgh College of Art.
Situated in Haddington, East Lothian, the artist utilises kiln formed techniques and glass blowing, using a bench flame torch to produce bespoke glass designs.
Website: www.agelospapadakis.com
Email: agelospapadakis@gmail.com
Tel : 07904568622
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Rosemary Wild
(North Berwick) Rosemary Wild sells contemporary, colourful natural fabric from modern design studios to inspire you and make you smile. I will never sell fabrics with plastic in them and all cottons on display at whynot? are 100% OKEO TEX certified cotton. Why don’t you also try my artisan craft kits sourced from British artisans and independent maker? Make your own art! Website: www.rosemarywild.co.uk Instagram: www.instagram.com/rosemarywildfabrics Facebook: www.facebook.com/rosemarywildfabrics Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/rosemarywildfabrics Email: rosie@rosemarywild.co.uk |
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All Things Wood
(Galashiels)
As the name says we are bespoke makers of household wood products.
Chopping boards, candle holders, whisky display stands, clocks,lamps to name a few and don't forget our unique guitar stands.
All made from Scottish hardwoods.
Email: atwltd@outlook.com
(Galashiels)
As the name says we are bespoke makers of household wood products.
Chopping boards, candle holders, whisky display stands, clocks,lamps to name a few and don't forget our unique guitar stands.
All made from Scottish hardwoods.
Email: atwltd@outlook.com
Miel Botanicals
(North Berwick)
Skin-loving soaps and salves handcrafted in East Lothian
Email : hello@mielbotanicals.com
Web site : http://www.mielbotanicals.com
(North Berwick)
Skin-loving soaps and salves handcrafted in East Lothian
Email : hello@mielbotanicals.com
Web site : http://www.mielbotanicals.com
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Anne's Art
(Galashiels) My paintings are based on photographs I have taken when observing nature and capturing the atmosphere of the moment. I love the power of the sea crashing against rocks, and in contrast, it's tranquility blending into the sand. I am also inspired by the sheer beauty created in changing light and mood. I paint in acrylic, oil, watercolour and pastel, mostly seascapes of the West Coast of Scotland and Lanzarote. I also paint landscapes of the beautiful Scottish Borders. More recently I have produced pet portraits and paintings of farms and will consider commissions. Email : annewhite.art@gmail.com Facebook : www.facebook.com/AnneWhiteArt/ |
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Happy Hedgerow
(Galashiels) A small family-run enterprise designing, making and selling small leather goods, many of which have countryside-themed motifs hand-painted and embossed on them. Whether it's a practical purchase or a gift for you or a loved one we offer a range of products - bags, belts, purses, wallets, trinket boxes, dog accessories and small items such as key fobs, bookmarks and coasters. Web site : www.happyhedgerow.co.uk Email : info@happyhedgerow.co.uk |
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Steven Butcher Art & Illustration
(North Berwick) Colourful, vintage-style prints of the landscapes, landmarks and wildlife of North Berwick and beyond. Feel free to email me with any questions or if you’d like to discuss a commission or illustration project. Website: https://www.stevenbutcher.com/ Email: hello@stevenbutcher.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StevenButcherArt/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevenbutcherart/ |
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You Can Grow
(Galashiels) We rescue waste household tools from going to landfill, restore them and make them available to the community across the Borders. Tel : 0845-224-0896 Web site : http://www.youcancook.org.uk/ Email : info@youcancook.org.uk |
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Youth Wellbeing Coaching
(Galashiels) A dynamic new resource for young people (16-25) in the Scottish Borders; providing them with a safe space to explore what is important to them, recognise their self worth and encourage their personal development. Youth wellbeing coaches are impartial and trusted adults who offer pro-active solution focused coaching to support and empower young people in decision making and taking actions to help them move forward. By combining evidence-based approaches together on the platform of Wellbeing Coaching; we offer dedicated 1-2-1 and group coaching tailored to meet individual needs. Tel : 07754 664506 Email : info@youthwellbeingcoaching.com Web site : http://www.youthwellbeingcoaching.com |
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Galashiels Men's Shed
A place to work and relax, share skills, pursue hobbies and pastimes. Help the community and charity. Gain a sense of achievement, enjoy some company. Have a cuppa and a laugh. You can buy some of what we make in whynot? on Channel Street in Galashiels. Interested? Come and find out more: Galashiels Men’s Shed The Yellow Room Langlee Community Centre Every Wednesday and Thursday 1pm—4pm Web site : http://bit.ly/37qepfs |
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