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Our Dynamic Earth
Holyrood Road,
Edinburgh,
EH8 8AS
Located directly between the Scottish Parliament Building and Arthur’s Seat, Our Dynamic Earth presents a linear journey through the creation of the earth, from the Big Bang to the present day. Exhibitions make use of sounds, smell and visuals to make…
Palace of Holyroodhouse
Royal Mile,
Edinburgh,
EH8 8DX
The official Scottish residence of the Queen, this baroque palace was once home to Mary Queen of Scots and now houses the great artworks and tapestries of its regal residents.
The Queen's Gallery
Palace of Holyroodhouse,
Edinburgh,
EH8 8DX
Housed in the former Holyrood Free Church and Douglas Gordon’s School, between the Palace of Holyrood House and the Scottish Parliament building, the Queen’s Gallery was opened in 2002 as part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations. It is designed to show…
Amber Arts
78 Montrose Terrace, Abbeyhill,
Edinburgh,
EH7 5DP
Amber Arts Gallery and Picture Framing has been recently renovated to incorporate a printmaking studio. Alongside their gallery exhibition programme and bespoke picture framing service, Amber Arts are now running small classes in collagraphs and screen…
Museum of Edinburgh
Huntly House, 142 Canongate,
Edinburgh,
EH8 8DD
Situated in a series of interconnected 16th- and 17th-century buildings on the Royal Mile, the Museum of Edinburgh depicts the city's origins, history and legends. Among notable artefacts is the National Covenant and the feeding bowl and collar…
Scottish Storytelling Centre
43–45 High Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1SR
A stylish contemporary building appended to the 15th-century home of Protestant reformer John Knox, housing materials relating to Scotland's rich oral culture. Located on the Royal Mile, the Centre incorporates historic John Knox House, the 99-seat…
Museum of Childhood
42 High Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1TG
This Royal Mile museum contains a collection of toys, clothes and memorabilia from the last century, spread over three floors. Sound recordings bring to life the atmosphere of a playground, and a large section of the ground floor is a dedicated toy shop.
The Queen's Hall
87–89 Clerk Street,
Edinburgh,
EH8 9JG
A former chapel dating from 1823, the Queen’s Hall is a mid-scale venue that adapts well to a range of musical styles, including rock, pop, classical, jazz, blues, world and folk, as well as the occasional comedy gig. Home to the Scottish Chamber…
Brass Rubbing Centre
Chalmers Close, High Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1SS
Just off the Royal Mile in Trinity Apse, the only surviving fragment of the 15th century Trinity College Church and Hospital, the centre provides an opportunity to make rubbings from a variety of replica monumental brasses, such as figures of medieval…
Dovecot Studios
10 Infirmary Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1LT
The renovated former Victorian baths that house Dovecot Studios can be found in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town. The organisation was established in 1912, when the founding weavers were recruited from Merton Abbey in London. Today, Dovecot works to…
Ingleby Gallery
15 Calton Road,
Edinburgh,
EH8 8DL
A short walk from Waverley Station, Richard and Florence Ingleby’s gallery is at the forefront of the Edinburgh contemporary arts scene. Having opened on this site in 2008, the bright and airy commercial gallery exhibits painting, sculpture and…
Talbot Rice Gallery
University of Edinburgh, South Bridge,
Edinburgh,
EH8 9YL
Established in 1975, Talbot Rice Gallery is one of Scotland’s leading public galleries of contemporary visual art, with strong links to Edinburgh College of Art. It is named after David Talbot Rice, former professor of fine art at Edinburgh University…
Fruitmarket Gallery
45 Market Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1DF
Located behind Waverley train station, this world-class gallery showcases work by many of the leading names in contemporary art. An all-glass frontage allows passing pedestrians to observe the lower level of the gallery beyond the bookshop and café, and…
City Art Centre Café
City Art Centre, 1 Market Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1DE
Having functioned in a few temporary guises since the main building’s refurbishment, the City Arts Centre Café is due to re-open in April 2012 following a refit of its own, complete with revamped menu and the welcome addition of new hot and cold…
Valvona & Crolla
19 Elm Row,
Edinburgh,
EH7 4AA
This award-winning specialist Italian grocer, wine merchant and café bar has legendary status in the capital, if not the country as a whole. Its extremely loyal clientele may vary from the cream of Edinburgh society to students (normally with visiting…
Matthew Architecture Gallery
Department of Architecture, University of Edinburgh, 20 Chambers Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1JZ
Scotland
Faculty Of Advocates
Old Assembly Close, High Street (behind Fringe Office),
Edinburgh,
EH1 1QS
Scotland
West Parliament Square
West Parliament Square in front of St Giles' Cathedral,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1RF
Scotland
City Art Centre
2 Market Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1DE
Aside from being home to one of the finest collections of Scottish art in the UK, Edinburgh’s City Arts Centre behind Waverley Station hosts some of the best international touring exhibitions across fine art, photography and design. The Arts Café offers…
Stills
23 Cockburn Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1BP
Opened in 1977, Stills was Scotland’s first gallery dedicated to contemporary photography. It has darkroom and digital editing facilities and runs regular courses which help in its aim to support emerging Scottish talent. The gallery regularly…
Collective Gallery
22–28 Cockburn Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1NY
Established as an artist-run gallery in 1984, the Collective is committed to supporting new visual art through a programme of exhibitions, projects and commissions. It shows sculpture, painting, film and photography, nearly all of it self-generated, and…
Such and Such
105 Brunswick Street,
Edinburgh,
EH7 5HR
Gallery / studio with jewellery from independent designers. November is also pop-up month when guest artists take over.
Edinburgh Printmakers
23 Union Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 3LR
Tucked away in Union Street towards the top of Leith Walk, Edinburgh Printmakers was established in 1967 as the first open-access studio in Britain dedicated to the promotion of contemporary printmaking. The studio is well-equipped, with facilities for…
St Giles' Cathedral
Royal Mile,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1RE
Dominating the Royal Mile, St Giles’ Cathedral has been one of Edinburgh's religious focal points for approximately 900 years. It is home to some of the best stained glass windows in Scotland, dating from the 19th and 20th centuries, and hosts regular…
Embassy
10b Broughton Street Lane,
Edinburgh,
EH1 3LY
Formed in 2004, the Embassy Gallery, based at Broughton Street Lane, is artist-run and has strong links with Edinburgh College of Art. It has a year- round programme of exhibitions and events and exhibits off-site; one such example is the Broadcast…
Total Kunst @ Forest
3 Bristo Place,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1EY
A volunteer-run, open-access gallery and artists' collective, Total Kunst is based in the front room of the Forest events space and café on Bristo Place. It has an open submissions policy, welcoming independent and unheard-of artists and providing them…
Ego
14 Picardy Place,
Edinburgh,
EH1 3JT
Home to some of the capital¹s best loved nights as well as a selection of big gay clubs. See listings for details.
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1EW
Scotland’s largest library is located in the Old Town and holds a wide array of information on Scotland's knowledge, history and culture, with millions of books, manuscripts and maps covering every subject. The library hosts occasional events such as…
Out of the Blue Drill Hall
30–36 Dalmeny Street, Leith,
Edinburgh,
EH6 8RG
Home to a host of voluntary and creative organisations, the Drill Hall, just off Leith Walk, is a hive of activity all year round. The hall offers studio and production spaces for local and touring productions and artists, hosts regular courses…
Superclub Gallery and Studios
11a Gayfield Square,
Edinburgh,
Lothian,
EH1 3NT
Superclub is an artist-run collective based in Edinburgh, Scotland. Our headquarters at 11a Gayfield Square are home to Superclub studios, gallery and shop.
Superclub is committed to a DIY approach to creating and disseminating art through fanzines…
Analogue
39 Candlemaker Row,
Edinburgh,
EH1 2QB
So much more than just another art bookshop. Analogue is a hip design hub, gallery, and one of the best places to find out about the new movement of local graphic and graffiti artists like Elph and Kirsty Whiten. If there was such a thing as a bible of…
Museum on the Mound
The Mound,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1YZ
Hosted inside the Bank of Scotland's head office, this museum is all about money. Learn how money has evolved over the past 4000 years or try cracking a safe.
Old Town Bookshop
8 Victoria Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 2HG
Old Town describes itself as the 'spiritual brother' of the West Port bookshops. Established in 1978, this ageing Aladdin's cave provides a gentle introduction to the world of antiquarian books, stocking everything from early 1650s theology and…
Red Door Gallery
42 Victoria Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 2JW
The best place to pick up artisan jewellery, prints, paintings, sculpture and completely individual greetings cards, all by local artists. Regularly changing exhibitions, lovely, friendly staff and a great selection of funky old lomo cameras if you're…
Scottish National Portrait Gallery
1 Queen Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 1JD
Modelled on the Doges Palace in Venice, the Scottish National Portrait Gallery has an impressive gothic red sandstone façade designed by Sir Robert Rowand Anderson. As well as classical subjects such as Mary Queen of Scots and Bonnie Prince Charlie, the…
Scottish National Gallery
The Mound,
Edinburgh,
EH2 2EL
Stationed at the foot of the mound, this building was designed by William Henry Playfair in 1850 to be a 'temple erected to the Fine Arts'. Since its completion the National Gallery has been home to some of the world's finest Western art ranging from…
Apex International Hotel
31 Grassmarket,
Edinburgh,
EH1 2HS
Metro Brasserie & Bar is an cool and uncluttered restaurant split over three levels in Edinburgh's Apex International Hotel. Overlooking the historic Grassmarket, the bright interior with its timber-lined ceiling and blue slate floor has a relaxed…
Royal Scottish Academy
The Mound,
Edinburgh,
EH2 2EL
The RSA was established in 1826, and occupies William Henry Playfair’s magnificent landmark building on the Mound. It was created to offer learning and funding opportunities for emerging artists in Scotland, and to recognise and provide a home for great…
The Institute
14 Roseneath Street,
Edinburgh,
EH9 1JH
The Institute is very much a one-man band, and a new addition to Edinburgh’s roster of art venues. Photographer and owner Gavin Evans has combined a gallery of contemporary art with an assortment of imported teas to sip while contemplating the…
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