Elizabeth Blackadder: A Life in Colour

Marking five years since the death of Elizabeth Blackadder, explore a vivid and celebratory exhibition examining the artist’s enduring fascination with colour. 

Costume Couture: Sixty Years of Cosprop

Celebrating sixty years of Cosprop’s creativity, this exhibition is an opportunity to see behind the scenes of this celebrated costume house.

Dovecot Colour & Form

This summer, explore the Dovecot Apprenticeship through a display of apprenticeship pieces bringing colour and form to our café, stairwell, and shop.

Dazzle Contemporary Jewellery

This August, DAZZLE returns to Dovecot Studios for its 44th year at the Edinburgh Festival, presenting an exceptional celebration of contemporary jewellery, design and craftsmanship.

Elizabeth Blackadder: A Life in Colour Wednesday Tours

Enjoy a free guided tour of Elizabeth Blackadder: A Life in Colour with one of our volunteer guides.

Costume Couture | Lunchtime Tours

Enjoy a guided lunchtime tour of Costume Couture exhibition with one of our volunteer guides.

Van Gogh & Me

Olivier Award-winning theatre maker John Retallack and acclaimed actor Jack Ellis are reuniting with a deeply personal play exploring the relationship between Van Gogh and Gauguin.

Costume by Cosprop Breakfast

Dovecot Curator Heather Carroll discusses the importance of craft and character to Cosprop through 10 key costumes in the exhibition.

Dovecot Studios x The Bayeux Tapestry

Mr Darcy's 'wet shirt' comes to Edinburgh

August 2026 at Dovecot

Christine Borland (1965 –2026)