Art & Culture

Get lost in the plethora of museums, galleries and theatres that make Edinburgh one of the world's cultural capitals

Whether you’re interested in local history or nature, blazing fires or cold hard cash

Discover works by contemporary artists from home and abroad

You’re about to dive into Unesco’s first City of Literature. Erm, read on?

Home to the world’s biggest arts festival, Edinburgh boasts a thriving theatre calendar

Here you’ll find intimate clubs with DJ line-ups to rival much bigger metropolises

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This 1889 gothic-style building tells the tale of Scotland since the 16th century

Formerly a veterinary school, Summerhall is now a cutting-edge art and performance space

In the heart of the city, the gallery hosts a permanent collection of classical art

This photography centre built in 1977 offers production facilities and educational courses

This institution combines a vast collection of toys with artefacts from childhoods past

Expect exhibitions by a range of influential British and international artists with a particular emphasis on Scots

Set in a 16th century townhouse and its adjoining properties, this museum overflows with history

This repurposed former gig venue is now a versatile exhibition space

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