Dovecot is prominently located on Infirmary Street in Edinburgh's Old Town, close to the National Museum of Scotland, The Festival Theatre and Waverley Train Station.

Transport

Walk

Dovecot is a 10-minute walk from Waverley Train Station, Princes Street, and Holyrood Palace.

Bicycle

Edinburgh has a number of cycle lanes and paths. Dovecot has a bike rail at the front of the building.

Bus

Lothian Bus routes 3, 5, 7, 8, 14, 29, 30, 31, 33, 37, 47, 48, 49. See Lothian Busses for bus times. 

Train

The closest train station is Edinburgh Waverley. From here it is a 10-minute walk or 5-minute taxi journey to Dovecot. See Scotrail for train times and tickets. 

Car

There is 2-hour on-street parking on Infirmary Street. The closest public car park is the NCP car park on Holyrood Road.

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Gallery & Shop

Monday–Saturday: 10am–5pm

Tapestry Studio Viewing Balcony

Monday–Friday: 12pm–3pm

Saturday: 10am–5pm

Please note, the balcony will be closed on the following dates due to private events:

Café

Monday–Friday: 9.30am–4pm

Saturday: 10am–4pm