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Gorgie City Farm
51 Gorgie Road,
Edinburgh,
EH1 2LA
This city-based farm is home to a wide range of livestock and a Pet Lodge for more exotic animals such as tortoises and chinchillas, in addition to 19 species of wild birds who nest in the area. There’s a café and play park, and a shop selling the…
Edinburgh Castle
Royal Mile,
Edinburgh,
EH1 2NG
Sitting atop the volcanic Castle Rock, Edinburgh Castle dominates the city skyline and is the most popular paid visitor attraction in Scotland. Events at the castle include regular re-enactments of events from its history, occasional concerts by…
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One
75 Belford Road,
Edinburgh,
EH4 3DR
Standing opposite Modern Two (formerly Dean Gallery), the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One is fronted by the giant Landform sculpture by Charles Jencks, a stepped, serpentine mound reflected in three crescent-shaped pools of water. Inside the…
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…
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…
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art Two
73 Belford Road,
Edinburgh,
EH4 3DS
Opened in 1999 in a former orphanage, the Scottish National Galleries' second modern art gallery, formerly known as the Dean Gallery, stands across the road from its partner, just outside Edinburgh’s Dean Village. Since its opening it has housed the…
Filmhouse Café Bar
88 Lothian Road,
Edinburgh,
EH3 9BZ
Any self-respecting cinema-goer knows that no trip to the Filmhouse would be complete without a pre-movie bowl of nachos from their bustling café-bar. A haven for lovers of independent and arthouse film, the Filmhouse is awash with cinéastes nursing one…
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…
National Museum of Flight
East Fortune Airfield,
North Berwick,
East Lothian,
EH39 5LF
Located at East Fortune Airfield, halfway between Haddington and East Linton, the National Museum of Flight has a varied collection of aeroplanes and aviation paraphernalia such as parachutes and radar equipment. The museum takes part in festivals such…
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…
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…
West Parliament Square
West Parliament Square in front of St Giles' Cathedral,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1RF
Scotland
Bon Papillon
15 Howe Street,
Edinburgh,
EH3 6TE
It’s a tricky balancing act at Bon Papillon, but one its cheerful owners clearly relish. This café-cum-gallery-cum-framers, run by artist and chef Ingrid Nilsson and Stuart Allan, has an immediately welcoming vibe. Situated in the New Town, local, fresh…
Galerie Mirages
46a Raeburn Place,
Edinburgh,
EH4 1HL
Those of a magpie disposition will love Shiela Dhariwal's array of silver, chunky, ethnic, beaded and stone-studded jewellery; an Aladdin's cave of internationally-sourced, sparkly stuff with a pretty broad price range, in a gorgeous hidden location.
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…
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…
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…
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…
ReMade
147 North High Street, Musselburgh,
Edinburgh,
EH21 6AN
ReMade is a gallery shop, specialising in local sustainable design. Also fairtrade and vintage.
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…
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…
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…
Jupiter Artland
Bonnington House Steadings,
Wilkieston,
City of Edinburgh,
EH27 8BB
Located in the 80-acre grounds of Bonnington House, just outside Edinburgh, Jupiter Artland is an outdoor sculpture park featuring major works specially commissioned from leading sculptors and land artists who have worked on-site to create a strong…
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.
Owl & Lion
66 West Port,
Edinburgh,
EH1 2LD
Owl & Lion Bindery, owned by Florence-trained bookbinder Isabelle Ting is the first bookbinding establishment to open in the city for decades. Isabelle offers bookbinding classes for all levels, as well as producing her own innovative ranges of…
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…
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…
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…
St Mary's Cathedral
23 Palmerston Place,
Edinburgh,
EH12 5AW
The West End of Edinburgh is home to St Mary’s Cathedral, which was established in the late 19th century. It is the only cathedral in Scotland to maintain a tradition of daily choral services with
choristers drawn from its own choir school. Other points…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The Danish Cultural Institute
3 Doune Terrace,
Edinburgh,
EH3 6DY
The Danish Cultural Institute UK arranges cultural events in Edinburgh and the rest of the UK. The cultural projects are significant to the realization of The Danish Cultural Institute's mission: to bring Danish cultural experiences of highest quality…
Edinburgh College of Art
74 Lauriston Place,
Edinburgh,
EH3 9DF
With an international reputation as one of the most successful art colleges in the UK, Edinburgh College of Art is based in the centre of the Old Town and many of its studios have breathtaking views of the skyline dominated by Edinburgh Castle or out to…
Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop
25 Hawthornvale,
Edinburgh,
EH6 4JT
On the outskirts of the seaside neighbourhood of Newhaven, Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop has 15 studios, as well as wood and metal workshops and project and education spaces. It runs learning and professional development courses ranging from wood, metal…
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.
Faculty Of Advocates
Old Assembly Close, High Street (behind Fringe Office),
Edinburgh,
EH1 1QS
Scotland
Henderson's @ St John's
St John's Terrace, 3 Lothian Road,
Edinburgh,
EH1 2EP
Beneath the dominating edifice that is St John’s Church in the West End lies this well-kept secret. The newest branch of Henderson’s empire serves the wholesome vegetarian fare that we know and love, but in bright, airy surroundings and with outdoor…
Inverleith House
Royal Botanic Garden, Arboretum Place/Inverleith Row,
Edinburgh,
EH3 5LR
Set in the lush greenery of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Inverleith House is a gallery that takes inspiration from its surroundings, with spring, summer, autumn and winter-themed exhibitions according to the season. The spring programme features an…
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…
Open Eye Gallery
34 Abercromby Place,
Edinburgh,
EH3 6QE
Located in the New Town an equal distance from both the National and Portrait Galleries, Open Eye produces a programme of around 32 exhibitions a year, focusing on contemporary, fine and applied art, including sculpture, ceramics and jewellery. In the…
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.
Sleeper
Reiach and Hall Architects, 6 Darnaway Street,
Edinburgh,
EH3 6BG
The New Town gallery Sleeper was started by artist Alan Johnston and architect Neil Gillespie in 2000 as an archetypal ‘white cube’ gallery to showcase national and international art. It has strong links to other venues around town, such as Stills…
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.
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…
Amber Roome
75/79 Cumberland Street,
Edinburgh,
EH3 6RD
Amber Roome Contemporary Art is based in the heart of Edinburgh's New Town. This innovative gallery exhibits a changing programme of contemporary art by emerging and established artists from Scotland and beyond. The gallery presents a programme of nine…
