Location: Old Town
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The 8 Best Art Galleries in Old Town, Scotland
Edinburgh is Scotland’s capital city, renowned for its heritage, culture and festivals.
Take a long walk around the centre to explore the World Heritage Sites of the Old Town and New Town, as well as all the area’s museums and galleries. Then stop for a delicious meal made from fresh Scottish produce before heading out to take in one of Edinburgh’s many events — including the famous summer festivals of culture, or the Winter Festivals of music, light and ceilidhs.
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1. Urbane Art Gallery
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
Contemporary Art Gallery Bringing National and International Art to Edinburgh
2. Stills Gallery
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4.5 based on 12 reviews
Stills is a centre for photography based in the heart of Edinburgh. We offer exhibitions and production facilities as well as a range of engagement opportunities for anyone to discover, enjoy and understand photography. Stills was established in 1977. Since that time it has become a champion for the important and powerful role that the medium of photography plays in the world today.
3. The Red Door Gallery
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4.5 based on 13 reviews
The Red Door Gallery is on the beautiful Victoria Street in Edinburgh's Old Town, just off the Royal Mile and Grassmarket. Credited with being 'one of Edinburgh's most varied and interesting art spaces', we stock a large selection of art prints from over 100 illustrators (screenprints, giclee and digital prints) sitting alongside designer products, fashion accessories, knitware, unique homewares, jewellery, artist cards and wrap. We are celebrating our 12th year as an art gallery, hosting some of the most exciting talent from emerging British and Scottish artists and illustrators. Our well respected online shop has now taken some '4000' customer orders over the last 7 years and we offer flat rate shipping for UK deliveries at just £5.00! We hope to see you soon in Edinburgh or hear from you on-line! The Red Door Gallery Team
Reviewed By 495emilyg - Towcester, United Kingdom
I often enjoy browsing here. Have bought a number of prints (my favourite one was of UK Shipping Areas) and, most recently, a screen print.
4. City Art Centre
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4.0 based on 118 reviews
Located in the heart of Edinburgh close to Waverley train station, the City Art Centre’s aim is to champion historic and contemporary Scottish visual and applied arts. Artworks from our nationally Recognised collection of Scottish art are displayed on a rotating basis. Visitors can also enjoy our richly diverse programme of changing exhibitions, which include historic and modern Scottish painting and photography, as well as contemporary art and craft.
Reviewed By 19gaye57 - Perth, United Kingdom
Have always enjoyed our visits to city art centre,going back over 35yrs, whether it was taking our boys and now grandchildren to see big exhibitions or just popping in to have a look at what evers on. Always find something nice in gift shop as well. Lots of Covid measures in place,
5. Fruitmarket Gallery
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4.0 based on 63 reviews
