Dovecot Studios

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

	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

Exhibitions

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

20th October 2025 - 14th February 2026

Dovecot Studios, Edinburgh Old Town

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.

Exhibitions

The Biba Story: 1964–1975

6th February 2026 - 27th June 2026

Dovecot Studios, Edinburgh Old Town

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

Talks and Lectures

Jean Muir: Signature Style Since 1966

12th February 2026

Dovecot Studios, Edinburgh Old Town

Join Georgina Ripley at Dovecot to explore the collections of the National Museums Scotland, focusing on the Jean Muir archive and her new research exploring British fashion in the 1960s and 1970s.

Tour

Tapestry Studio Tour

13th February 2026

Dovecot Studios, Edinburgh Old Town

Don't miss your chance to see Dovecot Studio's weavers at work and a behind-the-scenes look at what it's like to work in the UK's longest running tapestry studio on their upcoming tour.

Workshops

Tapestry Weaving Experience Day

14th February 2026

Dovecot Studios, 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 on Saturday 14th February!

Workshops

Quilting By Hand With Liberty Fabrics

20th February 2026

Dovecot Studios, Edinburgh Old Town

Join tutor Emma Tudor-Bloch at Dovecot Studios for this two day workshop in February, and learn how to design and create your own quilt square entirely by hand using beautiful Liberty fabrics!

Exhibitions

David Remfry In Conversation

21st February 2026

Dovecot Studios, Edinburgh Old Town

Join Dovecot for the opening day of David Remfry: In Residence, featuring a special conversation between the artist and Dovecot Master Weaver Naomi Robertson.

Workshops

Buttonhole Bookbinding

26th February 2026

Dovecot Studios, Edinburgh Old Town

Spend a day at Dovecot Studios on Thursday 26th February with Edinburgh-based Bookbinder Cass Barron constructing your own hardback fabric covered book with exposed spines and decorative stitching!

Exhibitions

Mary Quant: Fashion Revolutionary

28th February 2026

Dovecot Studios, Edinburgh Old Town

Join Kirst Hassard for a discussion on Mary Quant, the revolutionary icon whose bold miniskirts and modern designs defined the Swinging Sixties and forever transformed British fashion!

Workshops

Beginner Goldwork Embroidery

28th February 2026

Dovecot Studios, Edinburgh Old Town

Dive into the glittering world of goldwork embroidery in this hands-on workshop, where beginners will build confidence and learn historic techniques to create a beautiful, decorative sampler!

Workshops

Kawandi Style Quilting

13th March 2026

Dovecot Studios, Edinburgh Old Town

Join Sue Crawley of Sunshine Designs for this quilting workshop where you'll turn colorful scraps into a textured mini-quilt using the beautiful, improvisational art of Indian Kawandi stitching!

Exhibitions

The Costume House: The Inside Story of Cosprop

14th March 2026

Dovecot Studios, Edinburgh Old Town

Join Keith Lodwick on Saturday 14th March at Dovecot Studios to celebrate the publication of his book The Costume House, a behind-the-seams look at Cosprop, one of the world's renowned costume houses!

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