Come and explore this former Victorian Bathhouse turned Tapestry Studio for your next event. 

More than event spaces, Dovecot offer a creative environment rich in history in the heart of Edinburgh Old Town.

Housed in beautifully restored Victorian baths, Dovecot Studios is home to an internationally renowned tapestry studio and is a centre for contemporary art, craft, and design. Offering unique and adaptable spaces, Dovecot is the perfect venue for a range of events from small meetings and workshops, to weddings and award ceremonies.

Dovecot has five versatile event spaces, allowing for all types of events including conferences, drinks receptions, meetings, and launches to accommodate 20 to 250 guests. The expert Events Team at Dovecot work in partnership with caterers and audio visual specialists to make your bespoke event come to life in our cultural and historic surroundings.

Learn more about the Meeting Room, Ladies Baths, Viewing Balcony, and Weaving Floor and how we can help you bring your events to life.

 

When you hire a space at Dovecot, your fee contributes to the charitable mission of the Dovecot Foundation which ensures the long-term future of tapestry weaving in Scotland.

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Gallery & Shop

Monday–Saturday: 10am–5pm

Tapestry Studio Viewing Balcony

Monday–Friday: 12pm–3pm

Saturday: 10am–5pm

Café

Monday–Friday: 9.30am–4pm

Saturday: 10am–4pm

Festive Opening Times

21–26 December: Closed

27 December: 10am–5pm

28 December: Closed

29–30 December: 10am–5pm

31 December: 10am–3:30pm

1 January: Closed

2 January: Normal hours resume