At the foot of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile lies Holyrood, a district steeped in Scottish history and royal heritage. Dominated by the magnificent Holyrood Palace, the King’s official residence in Scotland, and the bold contemporary architecture of the Scottish Parliament, this area perfectly embodies Scotland’s blend of traditional and modern. The dramatic backdrop of Arthur’s Seat […]
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Edinburgh’s Royal Botanic Garden
A haven of green space in the heart of the city, the Edinburgh Royal Botanic Gardens are a wonderful spot for a stroll, a coffee, a shop or a meal! With 72 acres of garden to explore and thousands of plants, trees and fungi to marvel at, this is a wonderful spot to make part […]
Continue readingThe Best View in Edinburgh!
Just a short walk away from the bustle of Princes Street is a quiet haven of green with the best view of the city! Take a look at this, come on, you know we’re right! In our opinion no visit to Edinburgh is complete without a trip up Calton Hill to marvel at the best […]
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Marine is one of our refreshed colourways for 2024 and we adore this deep sea inspired blue. You can buy pieces on our website now and there are more on sale at your nearest Bill Baber Knitwear stockist! Why not check in with your nearest shop to see if they have any exclusive Marine pieces. […]
Continue readingKnitting Shops in Edinburgh
One of the questions we hear a lot in our Edinburgh Grassmarket Workshop is “do you sell yarn?” So we thought we’d compile a little list of the lovely Edinburgh based shops that will appeal to all our hand knitting fans! There’s wool for days in these enchanting small stores in the heart of Scotland’s […]
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