Dovecot Studios - Edinburgh Art Festival 2022

Dovecot Studios

Dovecot is a world-renowned tapestry studio in the heart of Edinburgh and a landmark centre for contemporary art, craft and design. Established in 1912, Dovecot continues a century-long heritage of collaboration with international artists to make exceptional handwoven tapestries and gun-tufted rugs. Alongside the tapestry studio, Dovecot run an exciting programme of exhibitions and events to further explore contemporary art, craft and design. Photos: Dovecot Studios, Weaving Floor, 2015. Photo: Shannon Tofts; Dovecot Studios, Front of Building. Photo: Mike Wilkinson; Header image credit: Dovecot Studios, Weaving Floor, 2015. Photo: Shannon Tofts.

Contact & Location

• 10 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1LT
• 0131 550 3660
• Website
• Google Maps

Opening Times

• Gallery & Shop: Mon–Sat, 10am–5pm
• Tapestry Studio & Viewing Balcony: Mon–Fri, 12noon–3pm; Sat, 10am–5pm

Visitor Information

• Step-free access
• Accessible Toilets
• Toilets
• Babychange
• Café
• Shop
• Nearest bus stop: South Bridge Access
• Find out about access and facilities at Dovecot

Socials

• Instagram
• Facebook
• Twitter

Exhibitions and Events

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Current Exhibitions

• Costume Couture: Sixty Years of Cosprop, Dovecot Studios, Mon—Sat (daily 7—30 Aug), 10am—5pm
• Elizabeth Blackadder: A Life in Colour, Dovecot Studios, 20 June—14 Nov, Mon—Fri, 12—3pm; Sat—Sun, 10am—5pm