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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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!

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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

Dovecot Studios

Watch the weavers at work

The "Dovecot Studios" in Edinburgh were once public swimming baths where I'd swim every morning - now I can have a bird's eye view of weavers & looms...

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Tamsin

Grainger

Jun 29, 2025

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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...

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Tamsin

Grainger

Jun 29, 2025

Japanese Garden Lauriston Castle

Peace

"Lauriston Castle" in Edinburgh is fairly well known to tourists, but its Japanese garden is not. All is perfectly balanced here...

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Relaxing

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

J.K. Rowling’s Golden Handprints

Hidden finds!

Sarah

Mackenzie

Dance Base

Dance your heart out

Tamsin

Grainger

Dovecot Studios

Watch the weavers at work

Tamsin

Grainger

... for just €9.99

Going to Art & culture?

✓ Escape the Crowds

✓ Find Spots nearby

✓ Authentic Stories

... for just €9.99

Granton Hub

Community arts

Tamsin

Grainger

Japanese Garden Lauriston Castle

Peace

Tamsin

Grainger

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... for just €9.99

Going to Art & culture?

✓ Escape the Crowds

✓ Find Spots nearby

✓ Authentic Stories

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