Business Details
23 Years
experience
Art Gallery & Bespoke Picture Framing in Edinburgh
Marchmont Gallery is a small, independently run art gallery and bespoke picture framing service located in the heart of Edinburgh's historic Marchmont district. With over two decades of experience, we specialise in providing tailored framing solutions for artwork and objects of all types, combining technical expertise with artistic sensibility. Our gallery showcases a carefully curated selection of original art, including paintings, mixed media, sculptures, and limited edition prints from local artists. We also offer an extensive range of handmade designer products, ethical homeware, and fashion accessories, supporting local makers and sustainable suppliers. Our framing service utilises high-quality materials such as UV-resistant glass, museum-grade mounts, and natural wood mouldings, with options for custom staining or painting to match specific interiors.As a family-run business, we pride ourselves on our personal approach, offering walk-in consultations without appointments and maintaining a 2-3 week turnaround for framing orders. Our partnership with Leith Framing Studio allows us to provide competitive pricing while maintaining exceptional craftsmanship. We welcome both new and returning customers to explore our ever-changing collection of artwork and benefit from our expert framing advice. The gallery's location amidst Edinburgh's beautiful tenement buildings creates an inspiring setting for discovering art and commissioning custom framing solutions. Our commitment to quality, local talent, and customer service has established us as a trusted destination for art enthusiasts and collectors across Edinburgh and beyond.
Services
Picture Framing
Art Sales
Gift Vouchers
Custom Mounts
Canvas Stretching
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- 20 years of specialist picture framing experience
- Walk-in consultations with no appointment needed
- Bespoke framing using UV-resistant and museum-grade materials
- Curated collection of local Edinburgh artists' work
- Competitive pricing through sister company partnership
Services
Picture Framing
Our bespoke picture framing service caters to all artwork types using premium materials. We offer natural wood mouldings, UV-resistant glass, and museum-grade mounts with custom staining options. With 20 years' experience, our expert framers provide walk-in consultations and 2-3 week turnaround times. The service includes re-glazing, re-framing, and canvas stretching for both traditional and contemporary pieces.
Art Sales
We showcase a rotating collection of original artworks from local Scottish artists. Our gallery features paintings, mixed media, sculptures, and limited edition prints across various styles and price points. The curated selection includes works by established artists like Jo Perkins and emerging talents, with new arrivals regularly displayed in our Edinburgh premises.
Gift Vouchers
Flexible gift vouchers available for art purchases and framing services. Ideal for special occasions, these vouchers can be redeemed against any item in our gallery or applied to custom framing projects. Vouchers make perfect gifts for art enthusiasts seeking unique pieces or professional presentation solutions.
Canvas Stretching
Professional canvas and tapestry stretching services for both traditional and modern artworks. We mount pieces onto narrow or deep frames with options for custom finishing to match interior decor. This service is particularly popular for preserving large-scale works and textile art in professional display formats.
Custom Mounts
Specialist mounting solutions including window, surface, float, and dry-mount techniques. We use acid-free mount boards to ensure long-term preservation of artworks. Our framing experts advise on the most appropriate mounting method to enhance each specific piece while maintaining archival quality standards.
Questions
Do I need an appointment for picture framing?
No appointment is needed for our picture framing service. Our Edinburgh gallery offers walk-in consultations during opening hours.
How long does framing take?
Our current turnaround time for framing orders is approximately 2-3 weeks from consultation to completion.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept major credit/debit cards and cash payments in-store. Payment terms may vary for large framing projects.
Do you buy artwork from local artists?
We welcome submissions from local artists and makers. Please email [email protected] with photos and details of your work for consideration.
Are gift vouchers available?
Yes, we offer flexible gift vouchers redeemable against any gallery purchase or framing service. Vouchers can be requested via our contact form.
Reviews (2)
Sarah Knox
Sep 04, 2018
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Lovely range of artwork in this sweet Marchmont Gallery with helpful staff, imaginative gifts / cards - and a great framing business too.
Kittie Jones
Feb 11, 2017
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A great place - lovely staff, fantastic things to buy in the gallery and they are always very accommodating with my framing needs, delivering consistently professional work!
