WHALE Arts Agency

WHALE Arts is a community arts organisation in Wester Hailes, Edinburgh.

About WHALE Arts Agency

	30 Westburn Grove, Edinburgh West EH14 2SA
	01314583267
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Since being set up by local people in 1992 WHALE Arts has firmly established itself as the cultural anchor organisation for Wester Hailes. As a community-led arts charity and social enterprise, WHALE Arts’ mission is to be the creative heart of a vibrant, thriving community.

WHALE acts as a conduit between our community and creative opportunities through the direct delivery of projects, programmes and events and by connecting our community with city and national cultural partners.

We are based in the purpose built WHALE Arts Centre – ‘The WHALE’ – a unique community asset that provides a range of high quality creative spaces including an Arts Workshop, Performance Space, Darkroom and Digital Media facilities for our community.

‘The WHALE’ operates as a social enterprise allowing us to generate income that supports our charitable work. Our social enterprises include the WHALE Pod creative business incubator, craft fairs, office, training and conference facilities

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Upcoming Events at WHALE Arts Agency

Film

The Wild Robot

21st November 2025

WHALE Arts Agency, Edinburgh West

Join us at WHALE Arts on Friday 21st November for a free community screening of The Wild Robot, everyone welcome!

Arts and Crafts

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Arts and Crafts

The Sewing Snug

, Edinburgh and West Lothian

The Sewing Snug provides beginner sewing and dressmaking pop up classes in West Lothian and Edinburgh for adults and children in a fun, friendly and relaxed setting.

Arts and Crafts

Sandport Studio

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Arts and Crafts

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Arts and Crafts

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Arts and Crafts

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Arts and Crafts

Powderhall Bronze

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Powderhall Bronze is Scotland's premier fine art foundry established in 1989.

Arts and Crafts

OOTB Abbeymount Studios

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Arts and Crafts