Exhibitions

Upcoming art, design and textile exhibitions in our gallery spaces.

Scottish Women Artists: 250 Years of Challenging Perception

Scottish Women Artists: 250 Years of Challenging Perception

28 July 2023 to 6 January 2024

250 years of challenging perceptions. Explore Scotland's contribution to the history of art by women across 250 years. Featuring The Glasgow Girls, Joan Eardley, Elizabeth Blackadder, Victoria Crowe, Rachel Maclean and Alberta Whittle.

Monarchs of the Glen: From Whisky to Wes Anderson

Monarchs of the Glen: From Whisky to Wes Anderson

14 October 2023 to 2 March 2024

The painting The Monarch of the Glen by Edwin Landseer has inspired people around the world since the 19th century, being reproduced and re-interpreted many times. This innovative display, celebrates the international history of a Scottish icon.

Andy Warhol: The Textiles

Andy Warhol: The Textiles

26 January 2024 to 1 June 2024

Dovecot Studios will showcase the first exhibition in Scotland exclusively dedicated to the commercial textile designs of pop artist and icon Andy Warhol. Andy Warhol: The Textiles will take you on a journey through the unknown and unrecorded world of textile and fashion design, demonstrating how this was a crucial stage in Warhol becoming one of the most iconic artists of the twentieth century.

Pauline Caulfield Textiles

Pauline Caulfield Textiles

8 March 2024 to 20 July 2024

Featuring over 15 pieces ranging from fans, chasubles and fabric panels, this display illuminates Caulfield’s versatile yet distinctive work.

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Events

Expert talks, creative workshops and special events to inspire

Wedding Open Day 2024

Wedding Open Day 2024

28 January 2024

Join us for our Wedding Open Day to explore this former Victorian Bathhouse turned Tapestry Studio and realise your wedding dreams. 

Tuesday Lunchtime Tour | Scottish Women Artists

Tuesday Lunchtime Tour | Scottish Women Artists

1 August 2023 to 2 January 2024

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

Thursday Lunchtime Tour | Scottish Women Artists

Thursday Lunchtime Tour | Scottish Women Artists

3 August 2023 to 4 January 2024

Book onto one of our Lunchtime Tours for no additional cost, running every Thursday at 1pm.

SOLD OUT: Monarchs Moodboard Masterclass with John Lewis

SOLD OUT: Monarchs Moodboard Masterclass with John Lewis

30 November 2023

Join us on St Andrew's Day for a moodboard masterclass with the John Lewis Home Design Team at Dovecot Studios.

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Tapestry Studios

Innovative and astonishing tapestries created by Dovecot’s weavers in collaboration with contemporary artists

Venice Biennale - Alberta Whittle
Artist Collaborations

Venice Biennale - Alberta Whittle

Learn more about Scottish artist Alberta Whittle’s collaboration with Dovecot Studios for the 59th Venice Biennale this year.

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Leon Kossoff Tapestry for Edinburgh Park
Commissions

Leon Kossoff Tapestry for Edinburgh Park

Explore the creative process behind one of Dovecot Studios’ most recent tapestry commissions, produced for Edinburgh Park a new sustainable urban quarter and creative destination.

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Shop art, design and textiles at the Dovecot online store.
 

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Gallery & Shop

Monday - Saturday: 10am – 5pm

Please note, Dovecot Studios will be closed for Christmas 23-26 December 2023 inclusive and on 1 January 2024.

Tapestry Studio Viewing Balcony

Monday - Friday: 12 – 3pm

Saturday: 10am – 5pm 

 
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Monday - Saturday: 9:30am - 4pm