Dovecot Studios Ltd

Dovecot is a world-renowned tapestry studio in the heart of Edinburgh and a landmark centre for contemporary art, craft and design!

About Dovecot Studios Ltd

	10 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1LT
	01315503660
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Dovecot Gallery is a landmark centre for contemporary art, craft and design built around a leading international tapestry studio. The Gallery occupies an extraordinary building in the heart of Edinburgh working to programme, commission and produce exhibitions and events for audiences and clients who share Dovecot’s passion for making and the creative arts.

Visit Dovecot Shop for the best in contemporary Scottish design, and our cafe by the award-winning The Pantry at Dovecot.

Exhibitions are supported by Creative Scotland and the Dovecot Foundation.

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Upcoming Events at Dovecot Studios Ltd

Exhibitions

Stitched: Scotland’s Embroidered Art

25th October 2024 - 18th January 2025

Dovecot Studios Ltd, Edinburgh Old Town

In an exciting collaboration with the National Trust for Scotland, Dovecot Studios is thrilled to present a captivating new exhibition that unveils Scotland’s hidden textile treasures.

Exhibitions

Ptolemy Mann: Woven Colour

9th November 2024 - 15th March 2025

Dovecot Studios Ltd, Edinburgh Old Town

Dovecot Studios is delighted to present artist, Ptolemy Mann, as she returns to Scotland with her new exhibition 'Woven Colour'!

Workshops

Tapestry Weaving Experience Day

Selected dates between 30th November 2024 - 18th January 2025

Dovecot Studios Ltd, Edinburgh Old Town

This tapestry weaving experience day at Dovecot Studios is a rare chance to learn the art of tapestry weaving at the UK’s longest running tapestry studio.

Workshops

Rug Tufting Experience Day

Selected dates between 6th December 2024 - 11th January 2025

Dovecot Studios Ltd, Edinburgh Old Town

Aimed at beginners, this intimate workshop at Dovecot Studios is an introduction to the art of electric gun tufting.

Arts and Crafts

Sip and Stitched

Selected dates between 6th December 2024 - 16th January 2025

Dovecot Studios Ltd, Edinburgh Old Town

Unwind and get creative at Dovecot's Sip and Stitched evening! Plus, you'll have the opportunity to explore our inspiring exhibition, Stitched: Scotland’s Embroidered Art.

Tour

Stitched: Scotland’s Embroidered Art - Director’s Tour

Selected dates between 11th January 2025

Dovecot Studios Ltd, Edinburgh Old Town

Join Dovecot Director, Celia Joicey for a tour of Stitched: Scotland's Embroidered Art on Saturday 11th January!

Workshops

Crewelwork and Embroidery Workshop with the Wemyss School of Needlework

11th January 2025

Dovecot Studios Ltd, Edinburgh Old Town

Join Angela Featherstone, from the Wemyss School of Needlework, at Dovecot on 11th January for this Crewelwork and Embroidery Workshop!

Workshops

Embroidery Workshop with the Modern Crafter

18th January 2025

Dovecot Studios Ltd, Edinburgh Old Town

Join Rachel of The Modern Crafter for a relaxing embroidery workshop suitable for beginners at Dovecot Studios on Saturday 18th January!

Talks and Lectures

Writing the Great Tapestry of Scotland with Alistair Moffat

18th January 2025

Dovecot Studios Ltd, Edinburgh Old Town

Celebrated historian, Dr Alistair Moffat MBE presents an enlightening overview of The Great Tapestry of Scotland along with a special book signing and entry to the exhibition Stitched!

Workshops

Japanese Sashiko Stitched Pin Cushion Workshop

24th January 2025

Dovecot Studios Ltd, Edinburgh Old Town

Create your own delightful Japanese pin cushion using Sashiko stitching at Dovecot Studios on Friday 24th January!

Talks and Lectures

Weaving Colour: Ptolemy Mann at Dovecot

1st February 2025

Dovecot Studios Ltd, Edinburgh Old Town

Meet artist Ptolemy Mann in person at Dovecot on 1st February and discover her sensational approach to colour and painting on cloth!

Exhibitions

The Scottish Colourists: Radical Perspectives

7th February 2025 - 28th June 2025

Dovecot Studios Ltd, Edinburgh Old Town

Discover this groundbreaking exhibition in partnership with the Fleming Collection, which for the first time showcases the Scottish Colourists in the context of their European contemporaries.

Art Galleries

Detail Framing & Gallery

11 Lochrin Place Tollcross, Edinburgh South EH3 9QX

We work with artists, galleries and collectors, as well as our local community, to provide the best possible framing solution for each artwork and we also showcase emerging Scottish artists.

Art Galleries

National Galleries of Scotland: Portrait

1 Queen Street, Edinburgh New Town EH2 1JD

The Scottish National Portrait Gallery is one of Edinburgh's most remarkable buildings – a great red sandstone neo-gothic palace which sits proudly on the city's skyline!

Art Galleries

Baskwell Arts

18 Spey Street Lane , Leith EH7 4PZ

Baskwell Arts brings you highly cherishable art and craft objects from the european and british makers we love.

Art Galleries

Wasps Patriothall

Patriothall Studio Off 48 Hamilton Place, Stockbridge and Canonmills EH3 5AY

Patriothall Gallery is an Artist led gallery run by the artists in the WASPS Patriothall Complex.

Art Galleries

Jupiter Artland

Jupiter Artland Bonnington House Steadings, Wilkieston EH27 8BB

Set within the picturesque 80 acre estate of Bonnington House, arts organisation Jupiter Artland is the brainchild of Nicky and Robert Wilson!

Art Galleries

Open Eye Gallery

34 Abercromby Place, Edinburgh New Town EH3 6QE

The Open Eye Gallery offers an extensive and varied exhibition programme of Scottish contemporary painting, printmaking and applied arts throughout the year.

Art Galleries

Royal Scottish Academy

Royal Scottish Academy The Mound, Edinburgh Old Town EH2 2EL

The RSA runs a year-round programme of exhibitions, artist opportunities and related educational talks and events which support artists at all stages of their careers.

Art Galleries

National Galleries of Scotland: Modern

73 & 75 Belford Road, Edinburgh West EH4 3DR

Home to Scotland's outstanding national collection of modern and contemporary art, the National Galleries of Scotland includes two buildings, Modern One and Modern Two.

Art Galleries

Watson Gallery Edinburgh

39 Queen Street, Edinburgh New Town EH2 3NH

Edinburgh's premier high-quality contemporary and investment art gallery, located on Queen Street in the beautiful and historic city of Edinburgh.

Art Galleries

Studio Bizio

20a Raeburn Place, Stockbridge EH4 1HN

Studio Bizio is Photography Gallery based in Edinburgh, Specialising in 20th Century & Contemporary Photography but with occasional forays into other...

Art Galleries