CLICK HERE TO ADD YOUR EVENT

Scottish Women Artists: 250 Years of Challenging Perception

The world renowned Dovecot Studios is celebrating the works of Scottish women artists across 250 years in a major new exhibition.

Scottish Women Artists: 250 Years of Challenging Perception

About Scottish Women Artists: 250 Years of Challenging Perception

Dovecot is working with The Fleming Collection to show show over 70 outstanding works by over 45 artists who have challenged and shaped the Scottish art scene. The exhibition, Scottish Women Artists: 250 Years of Challenging Perception, highlights key women artists who have changed society’s view over the centuries of what women should and could do, and the significance of work by women artists in Scotland’s cultural history. In an era when women lead Scotland’s government, galleries and art schools, Dovecot and The Fleming Collection celebrate the pioneering women who broke down prejudices and barriers, paving the way for the contemporary art scene in Scotland.

Book tickets HERE


Image credit: Beatrice Huntington, The Fleming Collection © The William Syson Foundation.

Sponsored Links

Escape The Past
Renfrewshire Council
Salvation Army
WST
The Chocolatarium
Go Ape
Tea Green

Other Events at Dovecot Studios Ltd

IKEA: Magical Patterns

18th July 2025 - 17th January 2026

IKEA Museum's Magical Patterns exhibition comes to Dovecot Studios, celebrating 60 years of innovative textile design.

READ MORE

Picking up the Thread: The Past, Present and Future of Tapestry

20th October 2025 - 14th February 2026

Dovecot is delighted to welcome a wonderful variety of artists to show their work in The British Tapestry Group’s celebration of its 20th anniversary.

READ MORE

Polish Christmas Bauble Making

21st November 2025

Join artist Natalia Manczak for a Christmas bauble-making workshop at Dovecot on Friday 21st November!

READ MORE

A History of Fashion – For Everyone

22nd November 2025

Travel through time with Dovecot Director Celia Joicey to learn how fashion influences how we dress, how we feel about ourselves and – significantly – how we look - aimed at everyone from 7+!

READ MORE

Weaving Taster Workshop

27th November 2025

In this taster workshop at Dovecot on 27th November, Molly Kent will talk you through how to start your mini tapestry and will guide you as you work to create your own piece of woven art.

READ MORE

British Interior Design Since 1925

27th November 2025

Join Bruce Peter as he discusses the rapid changes in British Interior Design at Dovecot Studios on 27th November. The event includes entry to IKEA: Magical Patterns.

READ MORE

Mark Hearld Talks Tapestry

28th November 2025

Discover artist and designer Mark Hearld's passion for tapestry in this conversation with Dovecot's Master Weaver Naomi Robertson on 28th November!

READ MORE

Painting with Thread: Winter Embroidery Workshop

28th November 2025

Learn how to use four simple stitches to paint with threads, creating your own seasonal embroidery inspired by botanical and floral imagery on this workshop at Dovecot.

READ MORE

Framed Embroidered Flower Workshop

29th November 2025

Embroider and frame your own floral keepsake with textile artist Lucy Freeman at Dovecot on Saturday 29th November!

READ MORE

Christmas Craft Drop-in

1st December 2025 - 13th December 2025

Escape the festive hustle and bustle and unwind with an inspiring day of festive creativity at Dovecot Studios Christmas Craft Drop-In sessions!

READ MORE

Magical Market

3rd December 2025

Join us on 3rd December for a cosy and festive shopping evening at Dovecot's Magical Market and take advantage of exclusive one-night-only offers on selected items in our shop!

READ MORE

Paper Flower Making: Poinsettia

6th December 2025

Come along and get into the festive spirit with this Christmas paper Poinsettia class with Jen from Edinburgh Paper Flowers at Dovecot on 6th December!

READ MORE

The Biba Story: 1964–1975

6th February 2026 - 27th June 2026

The Biba Story explores how fashion phenomenon Biba blossomed to become the world’s first lifestyle label, sparking a revolution in how people shopped.

READ MORE

Sponsored Links

Mowgli
Hilton Glasgow
Children's Classic Concerts
MNB
Kevin Quantum
Hilton Glasgow
Fayre Play

Similar events you might like...

The Atelier Gallery, Winter Show

The Atelier Gallery, Winter Show

15th November 2025 - 6th January 2026

The Atelier Gallery invites you to our Winter Show, showcasing works from many of our beloved artists.

READ MORE
Digital Scotland 2025

Digital Scotland 2025

19th November 2025

Digital Scotland is Scotland’s largest digital transformation summit for public sector policy and technology leaders, taking place at Edinburgh International Conference Centre on 19th November.

READ MORE
Moving to Portugal Show

Moving to Portugal Show

21st November 2025

In response to a recent surge of interest from Scots now actively considering a new life abroad, the Moving to Portugal Show will make its Scottish debut in Edinburgh on Friday, 21st November 2025.

READ MORE
Fizz Feast

Fizz Feast

21st November 2025 - 22nd November 2025

It’s Scotland’s Sparkling Event of the Year and our 10th Birthday! Join us for a wonderful event and the best way to kick off the Festive Season!

READ MORE
Edinburgh Macmillan Art Show

Edinburgh Macmillan Art Show

22nd November 2025 - 23rd November 2025

The Edinburgh Macmillan Art Show is a great way to get your hands on exciting, affordable artworks from some of Scotland’s finest artists.

READ MORE
STOP

STOP

22nd November 2025 - 20th December 2025

Encompassing the 16 Days of Activism Against GBV, STOP is an exhibition of artwork by women who have been affected directly or indirectly by gender-based violence.

READ MORE
Michael Fullerton

Michael Fullerton

22nd November 2025 - 22nd February 2026

A major exhibition by Glasgow-born artist Michael Fullerton comes to the City Arts Centre!

READ MORE
MULCH

MULCH

26th November 2025 - 30th November 2025

Featuring four talented, Edinburgh-based artists working across fine art, textiles and illustration, this inaugural exhibition at Leith Makers marks the beginning of an artist collective.

READ MORE
DIGIT Expo 2025

DIGIT Expo 2025

27th November 2025

Explore Scotland’s biggest tech exhibition to get up close with the new disruptive products and services that are shaping future businesses.

READ MORE

Find other events in Edinburgh

Sponsored Links

Escape The Past
Renfrewshire Council
Salvation Army
WST
The Chocolatarium
Go Ape
Tea Green
Mowgli
Hilton Glasgow
Children's Classic Concerts
MNB
Kevin Quantum
Hilton Glasgow
Fayre Play

Popular Events

Panto 2025: Jack and the Beanstalk
Join Allan Stewart, Grant Stott and Jordan Young for the GIANT of a pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for!
Edinburgh’s Christmas: Christmas Market
One of the most iconic Christmas Markets in Europe, Edinburgh's Christmas Market returns to East Princes Street Gardens showcasing the best in artisan festive products and goods from local makers!
The Steamie
Step inside a 1950s Glasgow washhouse on Hogmanay, where the water's hot and the gossips even hotter when Tony Roper's classic play The Steamie comes to The King's Theatre Edinburgh!
Castle Of Light
Make Castle of Light: Fire and Ice part of your festive plans and enjoy the largest annual projection show in the UK when it returns for its sixth year!
Edinburgh Zoo Giant Lanterns
Edinburgh Zoo's award-winning Giant Lanterns event is back this winter, for the first time in six years, with a never-before-seen theme, featuring all things aquatic!

Popular Listings

Corn Exchange Haddington Edinburgh Playhouse Festival Theatre Edinburgh Howden Park Centre Livingston Kings Theatre Edinburgh National Museum of Scotland O2 Academy Edinburgh The Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh Traverse Theatre Usher Hall