Just a short 10 minute walk from The Balmoral, Edinburgh’s most adored neighbourhood can be found, Stockbridge.
Stockbridge is renowned for its cobbled streets, Georgian architecture, beautiful green parks and a mix of independent shops and family owned restaurants.
One of Edinburgh's most picturesque locations and often described akin to a fairy-tale
I.J. Mellis & Son
Indulge on a delicious cheese tasting, sampling the freshest Scottish cheese. This is a fantastic opportunity for cheese lovers to learn from the passionate cheesemongers and bring your own bottle to enjoy alongside. Or simply pop in to browse their huge selection of wonderful cheeses.
Sunday Market
Stockbridge Sunday market offers a range of delicious hot food, freshly baked goods, charcuterie, fruit and vegetables, and arts and crafts. It is
the perfect way to spend a relaxing Sunday afternoon and to enjoy
some local delicacies.
Whiskers Wine Bar & Bistro
A relaxed family owned establishment that focuses on seasonal and fresh British cuisine with a classical French influence. Sit at the window with your chosen wine and watch the world go by.
Vivacious, glamorous, powerful. Few figures encapsulate the effortless grandeur of the Belle Époque quite like Donna Franca, our Sicilian muse. Famed for her petite frame, thick dark hair and an exquisite fashion sense that has endured for over a century, Franca was the epitome of an era that placed beauty and high fashion at its forefront.
The festive season brings its own kind of sparkle - a flurry of celebrations, feasts, and time with those who matter most. To make gifting simple, we’ve curated a selection of bespoke experiences to delight everyone on your list. From candlelit dinners and Italian wine tastings to tranquil spa escapes and moments devoted to yourself, each experience thoughtfully crafted to offer moments of joy.
In a time when beauty shaped every facet of life — from the curve of a staircase to the vivid bloom of a painted iris — Italy’s Stile Liberty captured the optimism of a new century. Across Europe in the late 19th century, the Belle Époque blurred the line between art and the everyday, celebrating craftsmanship, elegance, and expressive freedom. Now, a new cultural itinerary, From Mucha to Florio, traces that movement between Hotel de la Ville in Rome and Villa Igiea in Palermo, two different cities, two glorious expressions of the same artistic impulse.