Art & Culture in Edinburgh

Explore the thriving art and culture scene of Edinburgh. From museums and hidden gems to beautiful architecture and street art, our Spotters have discovered the perfect places for every art and culture enthusiast. Explore J.K. Rowling's Golden Handprints, a must-see for Harry Potter fans, or check out the Antony Gormley Sculptures across the city. Discover these and many more cultural gems in Edinburgh.

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Pilrig Park

UK's only siege works site

This park holds a hidden treasure from the 16th century! These siege works are believed to be the only ones from the 16th century found in Britain.

Art & culture

Relaxing

Sarah

Mackenzie

Jul 18, 2025

J.K. Rowling’s Golden Handprints

Hidden finds!

"J.K. Rowling’s Golden Handprints" is one of the tons of Harry Potter-related sights in Edinburgh that most fans miss. Tourists wander right past it!

Art & culture

Sarah

Mackenzie

Jul 10, 2025

Dance Base

Dance your heart out

"Dance Base" is an award-winning building in Edinburgh established to provide classes, workshops & performances. Please do join me in dancing!

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Tamsin

Grainger

Jun 29, 2025

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Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop

Art and good coffee

The "Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop" is a bit of an institution. Going regularly means I can keep up with the artist’s work and enjoy a scone & jasmine tea.

Art & culture

Coffee & tea

Tamsin

Grainger

Jun 29, 2025

Granton Hub

Community arts

"Granton Hub" (aka Madelvic House) in North Edinburgh is a community centre in a prosaic, truly historic building with a rich industrial heritage...

Art & culture

Tamsin

Grainger

Jun 29, 2025

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Art & Culture in Edinburgh

City guides by those who know the city in and out!

Our Locals' Favorite Art & culture

Tamsin

Sarah

You?

Mark

Fiona

Catriona

City guides by those who know their city best!

Why not just trust our Locals?

Tamsin

Sarah

You?

Mark

Fiona

Catriona

Pilrig Park

UK's only siege works site

Sarah

Mackenzie

J.K. Rowling’s Golden Handprints

Hidden finds!

Sarah

Mackenzie

Dance Base

Dance your heart out

Tamsin

Grainger

... for just €9.99

Going to Art & culture?

✓ Escape the Crowds

✓ Find Spots nearby

✓ Authentic Stories

... for just €9.99

Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop

Art and good coffee

Tamsin

Grainger

Granton Hub

Community arts

Tamsin

Grainger

Heading to Art & culture?

... for just €9.99

Going to Art & culture?

✓ Escape the Crowds

✓ Find Spots nearby

✓ Authentic Stories

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