The shop is just outside of Edinburgh Castle on the Royal Mile. Upon first entering, it looks very much like a souvenir shop, where you can purchase many different things. You can also book Highland tours from the top of the shop. To get the weaving exhibition, you have to go downstairs.
Downstairs rests a little cafe, as well as three more souvenir shops. One sells different crafts, the second features cashmere, and the third is another tour booking area. You walk across a walkway and you reach yet another area to purchase souvenirs, this time crystals and cut glass. Walk down the stairs, and you are assaulted by a menagerie of different tartans available for purchase, as well as videos about tartans and weaving.
You first walk through a display room with life-size models of people weaving throughout the years. Different techniques used and the different wools are explained. You can even feel the texture of the wools.
You then walk out into the actual weaving areas. You can watch people making weaves on the machines and even try your hand at weaving for a small fee.
For around 20 quid, you can get your picture taken in full Scottish gear from a kilt to a sporran. There is also a display featuring what the traditional dress looked like through the years.