Fruitmarket

Great peaceful little library, gallery and cafe! Stopped by for a fruit granola in-between catching the train as its practically right outside the station. Service is quick, space is very clean and serene, perfect for reading or a light chat. I didn't have a chance to try them out but from the looks of it the pastries look fantastic aswell. If you are stopping by or looking for somewhere to go while at the train station this would be my pick! ✨

Popped in to see Martin Boyce “Before Behind Between Above Below” after being in City Art Centre since they are directly across the road from the other. I had never thought to go in before and I’m glad I did. Absolutely loved the pieces on communication and the tree sculpture/alphabet. Lots to unpack about codifying nature and the ascent or descent of technology and how we communicate now. Staff were fab, up for a chat and good to see genuine interest in exhibitions. Lovely space they have and felt like a perfect wee social for like-minded art lovers! Will definitely return in the future!

A nice gallery, bookshop, cafe space. Clean and friendly with executive service. Good jasmine tea and cheese scone and cinnamon swirl recommended. Main meals looked good too. Extensive arty bookshop and the lift to the gallery is a fun trip and made my day

The exhibit was very subjective and will be loved by some and underappreciated by others. Not my sort of taste. For the café, the staff is friendly, the coffee is good, and the pastries are fresh. A great spot to have breakfast and a nice cup of Joe (or a number os specialty coffees). Otherwise, the layout of the place is a little odd. I had to walk through the bookstore and to the back to get to the counter. I couldn't figure out if they wanted to take my order, or if I should order at the counter. Lastly, the food options were a little sparse and I left craving just a little bit more.

Visited for a wreath making class with Narcissus Flower School. Had a nice coffee in the cafe which had a nice atmosphere, all staff were very friendly, the venue was really cool. Very handy that it's right beside the train station. Highly recommend Fruitmarket and the Narcissus classes.

I love having a coffee and a bite to eat here. It's a nice comfortable space and the staff are nice too.

Very convenient location. Proper size for individual exhibition with rooms and halls in different sizes. Polite and helpful staff. Enclosed a good cafe with natural light and large windows for enjoy Edinburgh's city view outside.

Half raw and half airy white, Fruitmarket is a contemporary art gallery regenerated from two adjoining former market buildings at the Old Town, adjacent to the Waverley Station. I like the contrasting composition there. The extension on the west exposed all the raw materials of the original warehouse to form a dark and industrial space for both performance and exhibitions, while the existing wing on the east provides purely white space with natural light. It is interesting to found the existing east wing had undergone a rework which concealed the wall openings on the upper floor and removed some fine architectural details including the staircase, both done in the 90’s. A lost of view and spatial quality for a more neutral white cube space which might serve its purpose better on the upper floor, and an improved layout on ground level.