This is a toplist with the best street art near Old Town, Edinburgh. You can help to make this list better by voting for your favourite places!
1 Stills
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It’s a lovely wee photo gallery in the heart of Edinburgh, in the old town. They exhibit photos and offer courses. I’ve visited several times and have had the honour of having a photo of mine exhibited digitally there. I recommend.
2 City Art Centre
10+
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So good to be able to absorb some culture!! Obviously it was time slotted and distanced, with a strict one way route, but in some ways that was positive because it forced us to stop and look at some pieces we might have overlooked. Overall, it did wonders for our wellbeing and was a proper birthday treat outing in these strange times.
3 The Fruitmarket Gallery
10+
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Fantastic curation of art and design books as well as eclectic souvenirs and potential presents. They also have quirky cards and stationery for sale.
5 Dovecot Studios Ltd
10+
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Attractively laid out gallery space in an old swimming pool. Worth timing your visit to also see the upper level gallery above the working tapestry studio.
6 Edinburgh Arts & Picture Framers
10+
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Helpful & knowledgeable staff and they provide an excellent framing service.
7 Greyfriars Art Shop
10+
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Small inside, but has everything you should need. Choice of quality materials is excellent.
8 Urbane Art Gallery
10+
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Small but offering great artists from Scotland and around the world!
I quite enjoy the gallery because the present modern, colourful, "affordable" pieces that you truly could see in your home. Pieces are changing often which is a plus.
The owner is lovely and she will be able to tell you everything about her artists.
A great discovery in the Edinburgh Old Town!
9 Spectrum Arts
10+
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Spent my 28th birthday learning how to spray paint some graffiti with these guys and absolutely loved it! Craig was great and VERY patient with us. All 12 of us had an absolute blast and got some pretty eye opening insights into street art. Would recommend to anyone wanting to do something a little different :)
10 Mainline
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Lovely guy and great prices. Very helpful and would highly recommend to anyone who likes grafiti even does good jokes :)
11 The Red Door Gallery
10+
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I cannot sing the praises of The Red Door Gallery high enough.
Many years ago I bought an Art print from here, had a lovely time & left.
I’ve recently wanted the same print again - years later, but couldn't find it anywhere.
Kathryn the Caped Crusader came to my rescue & not only sourced the prints (I wanted x2) but gathered them to her & posted them on to me.
I’m absolutely ‘cockahoop’.
THAT my friend, is customer service.
5 Stars
12 Scottish National Gallery
10+
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A beautiful gallery. Such a calming place in the middle of Edinburgh's hustle and bustle.
13 The Royal Scottish Academy
10+
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My visit today, Thursday 29/10/20, was despite Covid restrictions enjoyable. Unfortunately not everything was open. I was impressed by the Stuart Duthin Jerusalem exhibition and hope that everything soon returns to normal.
14 diedododa
10+
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I ordered several prints as gifts , a mirror and a printed tote bag. The items arrived speedily and were great quality. The prints are lovely and very colourful. Two free postcards with my initials on were also included. I particularly like my gin printed tote bag & l would recommend Diedoda to anyone looking for a gift or for themselves
15 Scottish National Portrait Gallery
10+
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Big fan of this museum!
Brilliant selection of art in a marvelous building. Love to come here every time I'm in town. For a whole tour or just a small break.
16 Robertson Fine Art
10+
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Helpful and friendly staff who make you feel like a valued customer. Great communication and excellent service. By far the best gallery I've used in the Edinburgh area.
19 Ingleby Gallery
10+
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Super exciting work in a fantastic space!
Wonderfully friendly staff made for a welcoming atmosphere in which to enjoy a unique gallery experience.
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