A Canongate Rennaissance- Chapter 2
The Canongate during the Procession of his Majesty George IVth (Edinburgh Augt. 22nd. 1822)
Upon closing our doors temporarily to trade on the evening of Saturday 3rd February 2024, we emptied our ground floor retail area of every kilt, jacket and sgian dubh, every rail and cupboard, every fixture, fitting and not-so-well-fitting furnishing ! The vacated space seemed to grow significantly upon emptying, and excited us all about the imminent redesign of this significant shop floor.
Looking at the now uncovered walls, you might notice outlines of bricked - up archways. These were once openings through to more retail floors from the days when Forsyths of Edinburgh once operated their own Highlandwear department from within this same premises !
With the space now emptied, the transformation could begin in earnest. A new layout has been mapped and framework put in place to support our carefully planned handbuilt shopfit, designed to create a multi-functional space to meet every need of our unique enterprises daily operations.
With foundation framework in place and electric re-wiring complete, the boys from Capital Cornice now put their fine talents into practice, transforming ceilings and walls with incredible attention to detail.
Capital Cornice Team at work.
And so, the blank, smooth canvas has been expertly created into which the carefully planned and beautifully handbuilt furnishings will be fitted, transforming this space and ultimately the entire GNK experience.
Stay curious, the next chapter will follow soon - in the meantime, follow our social channels Instagram and Facebook for further glimpses behind the scenes !