Curiouser News
Proud History of Broughton
Broughton was the area of Edinburgh famous for its public queer activism and it was sometimes referred to as "the pink triangle". Did you know that the first Gay Centre in Scotland opened 50 years ago on Broughton Street? In 1975 The Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Centre was opposite our shop, at 60 Broughton Street, where Pickles is located now.
Tour Of Our Framing Workshop
Welcome to our amazing specialist framing workshop! Located in Leith, Edinburgh, it's been framing artwork for over 40 years. Once you pick your fa...
Meet The Artist: Ritchie Collins
In the heart of Leith, between little bars and cafes of the Shore, there is a small, bright gallery space where Ritchie Collins paints his magical,...
We Are a Women-led Business
Curiouser has been a Women-led business since we opened in 2010. Laura and Rachel are two sisters who steer the business forward. With almost an en...
British Made Wool Goodies - Meet Tweedmill
We are delighted to stock a range of cosy throws made from British Wool in North Wales. I love finding companies rooted in local community and maki...
Meet The Artist: Leamne
Hidden somewhere in Edinburgh you will find a woman making tiny clay houses. Each house has a little heart, moon or cloud hovering above them. The artist's name is Leamne and we absolutely love her wee homes, tiny bothy necklaces and tincy old town tenements. I met Leamne in her Edinburgh studio to chat about her craft and her creative journey.
Meet the Artist: Eve Tong
Meet Eve Tong - an Edinburgh based artist who loses herself in tiny watercolours of Scottish landscapes. With an eye for detail and a heart of an adventurer, Eve captures the beauty of rolling hills and swirling seas. I visited the artist in her space at Abbeymount Studios to ask about her art and life.
Curiouser Creatives: Meet Alice B Simpson
I think a lot of my ideas are just collage -taking two or more things and smooshing them together - and that is often funny in itself. I love classic art because it's so serious but all it needs is a little change to make it hilarious. To be honest I wish I had the courage to be naughtier some of the time, because I find a lot of humour in being irreverent.
Curiouser Creatives: Meet Rebecca Sheerin
Meet Rebecca Sheerin - an inspiring artist who is part of our Curiouser team. Rebecca uses mixed media to draw her vibrant, multi-layered images that instantly transport you to the seaside. I met her at her studio in Abbeymount at Out of The Blue to talk a bit more about her artistic practice. You can read more about her and her artistic practise in our Blog.
Meet the Curiouser Founders: Laura Clifford
Meet Laura, the visionary who took Curiouser out of her head and put it on Broughton Street. Humble, kind and all-round-lovely, she will chat with ...
Meet the Curiouser Founders: Ian Staples
Ian is the kind office guru here at Curiouser. He makes sure everybody gets paid on time and helps to keep all the paperwork up to date. As he is now partly retired, he can enjoy more stout, more golf, more walks with Smudge (the dog) and more free time than ever before. He is full of good chat and has background in theatre, counselling, NHS Education and all the things that make people consider the Greater Good. He is also the only business partner who doesn't run away at a sight of a camera. Let's get to know him a bit better.
Meet the Maker: Studio Vincent
Meet a lovely creative whose jewellery is minimal in style yet bold in size, our lovely stockist working in Edinburgh using recycled silver. Every piece by Studio Vincent is carefully made by a pair of her fair hands. Meet Lauren - a one person creative behind the Studio Vincent brand. I have asked her a few questions about her journey for you to get a unique insight into her creative practice. I hope you love her stuff as much as I do!