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

IKEA: Magical Patterns

18th July 2025 - 17th January 2026

Dovecot Studios Ltd, Edinburgh Old Town

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

Exhibitions

Victoria Crowe: Shifting Surfaces

28th July 2025 - 11th October 2025

Dovecot Studios Ltd, Edinburgh West

In partnership with The Scottish Gallery, Victoria Crowe's exhibition Shifting Surfaces marks a remarkable milestone in the career of one of Scotland's most distinguished contemporary artists.

Workshops

Tapestry Weaving Experience Day

Selected dates between 9th August 2025 - 5th September 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.

Talks and Lectures

Irregular Sleep Pattern: Serious About Design

6th September 2025

Dovecot Studios Ltd, Edinburgh Old Town

Join Mil Stricevic, the creative mind behind Irregular Sleep Pattern, as he discusses the brand’s unique approach to sustainable fashion on Saturday 6th September at Dovecot!

Talks and Lectures

Japan on Stage: An Introduction to Kabuki and Noh Theatre

16th September 2025

Dovecot Studios Ltd, Edinburgh Old Town

Join Dr Helen Parker at Dovecot on 16th September as she offers an illustrated introduction to kabuki, a form of traditional Japanese drama!

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