Stitched: Scotland's Embroidered Art

Dovecot Studios is thrilled to present a captivating new exhibition that unveils Scotland’s hidden textile treasures. In an exciting collaboration with the National Trust for Scotland, this exhibition brings together an extraordinary collection of embroidered textiles, many of which are being showcased for the very first time.

Ptolemy Mann: Woven Colour

Dovecot Studios is delighted to present artist, Ptolemy Mann, as she returns to Scotland with her exhibition featuring her magnificent handwoven rugs and groundbreaking, vibrant Thread Paintings alongside paintings on paper and canvas.

Tania Kovats: SEAMARKS

Tania Kovats’ ongoing series SEAMARKS, multiple seascapes captured in brushstrokes, drawings and ceramic, is being expanded with the creation of a new tapestry by Dovecot Studios.

Wedding Open Evening

Join us for an evening of wedding inspiration at the magnificent Dovecot Studios in Edinburgh. Explore this unique Victorian bathhouse turned world-class tapestry studio and see how you can make it the backdrop for your dream wedding.

Stitched: Scotland's Embroidered Art | Lunchtime Tours

Book onto one of our Lunchtime Tours for no additional cost, running every Tuesday and Thursday at 12pm.

SOLD OUT Autumn Wreath Embroidery Workshop

Join Sammy from Paraffle for this beginners embroidery workshop where you will learn the 8 stitches needed to complete a beautiful autumn wreath design.

SOLD OUT Introduction to Sashiko Stitching Workshop Morning

Join us for this morning stitching workshop inspired by the traditional Japanese stitching technique, Sashiko, which is both decorative and functional.

Ceci n'est pas une tapisserie: 21st Century Franco-British Tapestry

Behind the Seams: A Q&A with the I Am More Than campaign

The Edinburgh Seven Tapestry at new home in Edinburgh Futures Institute

August at Dovecot Studios