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Two independent Edinburgh yarn shops, with arrival planning that depends on your port.
Two independent Edinburgh yarn shops, with arrival planning that depends on your port.
Dyer studio
hand-dyed yarn · knitting yarn · crochet supplies · workshops
60 Montrose Terrace, Edinburgh EH7 5DP
The shop is east of the city centre and served by several city buses. Start directions from the day's actual port or tender landing.
Open Monday and Wednesday–Saturday 10:00 AM–5:00 PM, Wednesday until 7:00 PM, and Sunday 11:00 AM–4:00 PM; closed Tuesday.
Visit Ginger Twist StudioGinger Twist Studio — shop hours and location · Last checked 2026-08-25
Yarn shop
British yarn · rare-breed wool · natural fibres · knitting supplies
64a Broughton Street, Edinburgh EH1 3SA
The shop is near the city centre and Edinburgh bus station. Build directions from the actual cruise landing, which may be outside central Edinburgh.
Open Tuesday–Saturday 10:00 AM–4:00 PM. Check the shop site for holiday changes.
Visit Kathy's KnitsKathy's Knits — location and access · Last checked 2026-08-25
Browse the listed stops below while we confirm the route and realistic travel times.
Browse the listed stops ↓2 yarn shops to explore. Ginger Twist Studio sits east of the centre and Kathy's Knits is on Broughton Street. Both are genuine yarn destinations; your ship may arrive at Leith, Newhaven, Rosyth, or South Queensferry, so the first journey cannot be one-size-fits-all.
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60 Montrose Terrace, Edinburgh EH7 5DP
Shop details checked August 25, 2026.
The shop is east of the city centre and served by several city buses. Start directions from the day's actual port or tender landing.
Hours: Open Monday and Wednesday–Saturday 10:00 AM–5:00 PM, Wednesday until 7:00 PM, and Sunday 11:00 AM–4:00 PM; closed Tuesday.
Access: There is one entrance step and the shop has a portable ramp. Ring the bell for help; the turning space at the bottom of the ramp is narrow. The shop floor is otherwise on one level.
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64a Broughton Street, Edinburgh EH1 3SA
Shop details checked August 25, 2026.
The shop is near the city centre and Edinburgh bus station. Build directions from the actual cruise landing, which may be outside central Edinburgh.
Hours: Open Tuesday–Saturday 10:00 AM–4:00 PM. Check the shop site for holiday changes.
Access: The basement shop is not wheelchair accessible. Its own access note lists seven steps, a landing, and five more steps to the entrance, with a handrail.
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