Edinburgh Art & culture

Art and Culture tips from our local Spotters in Edinburgh!

Uniquely selected spots by our very own local spotters. Edinburgh is absolutely bustling with art and culture! Art galleries, exhibitions, museums, contemporary art, and cultural experiences. Our local guide will guide you through the wonderful art and culture scene in Edinburgh.

Spotted by Locals
Pilrig Park Edinburgh

Pilrig Park – UK’s only siege works site

By: Sarah Mackenzie
National Museum Collections Centre Edinburgh

National Museum Collections Centre – Treasure trove

By: Tamsin Grainger
Milk Cafe at the Sculpture Workshop Edinburgh

Milk Cafe at the Sculpture Workshop – Hmm yummy!

By: Tamsin Grainger
Milk Cafe at the Sculpture Workshop Edinburgh

Milk Cafe at the Sculpture Workshop – Hmm yummy!

By: Tamsin Grainger
National Museum Collections Centre Edinburgh

National Museum Collections Centre – Treasure trove

By: Tamsin Grainger
Dance Base Edinburgh

Dance Base – Dance your heart out

By: Tamsin Grainger
Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop Edinburgh

Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop – Art and good coffee

By: Tamsin Grainger
Dovecot Studios Edinburgh

Dovecot Studios – Watch the weavers at work

By: Tamsin Grainger
Granton Hub Edinburgh

Granton Hub – Community arts

By: Tamsin Grainger
Japanese Garden Lauriston Castle Edinburgh

Japanese Garden Lauriston Castle – Peace

By: Tamsin Grainger
Lothian Buses Edinburgh

Lothian Buses – Hop-on hop-off for less

By: Tamsin Grainger
St Triduana's Chapel Edinburgh

St Triduana’s Chapel – A well with spirit

By: Tamsin Grainger
Piershill Cemetery Edinburgh

Piershill Cemetery – Magical mystery

By: Fiona Diack
White Stuff Edinburgh

White Stuff – Wardrobes to Narnia

By: Sarah Mackenzie
Muschat's Cairn Edinburgh

Muschat’s Cairn – Gory history under rocks

By: Fiona Diack
Corstorphine Hill Edinburgh

Corstorphine Hill – Not just the zoo

By: Fiona Diack
Colinton Tunnel Edinburgh

Colinton Tunnel – Hidden street art

By: Fiona Diack
The Witches' Well Edinburgh

The Witches’ Well – Horrible history

By: Fiona Diack

Our Local Spotters in Edinburgh

Our handpicked locals live & love in Edinburgh and speak the local language.

  • Fiona Diack photo

    Fiona

    I love the theatre, movies, eating out, and walking, which makes Edinburgh perfect for me!
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  • Mark Gorman photo

    Mark

    I chair Creative Edinburgh, helping creative professionals network and grow their businesses...
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  • Tamsin Grainger photo

    Tamsin

    I am a writer, bodyworker, walking artist and psychogeographer living in Edinburgh.
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  • Sarah Mackenzie photo

    Sarah

    I’m a marketing professional and travel writer. Edinburgh's small size brings people together...
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  • Alasdair MacQuarrie photo

    Alasdair

    I live and work in Edinburgh. In my spare time I enjoy mountain climbing and write short fiction...
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  • Catriona Laxton photo

    Catriona

    I love learning languages & travelling the world. Edinburgh feels like it jumped out of a storybook
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