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Edinburgh Printmakers

DesignArtClosed · Opens 10amFreeHaymarket (rail, 9 min walk)

Founded in 1967 as Britain's first open-access printmaking studio, Edinburgh Printmakers moved in 2019 to Castle Mills in Fountainbridge, the former headquarters of the North British Rubber Company. The award-winning conversion houses working print studios for traditional and digital processes alongside free contemporary art galleries, a learning space, print archive, shop and café. Exhibitions focus on printmaking and artists working with print.

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Getting there

Castle Mills, 1 Dundee Street, Edinburgh EH3 9FP, United Kingdom

Nearest station: Haymarket (rail, 9 min walk), Gilmore Park bus stop (routes 1, 34, 35), Morrison Crescent bus stop

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Hours

MonClosed
Tue10:00–18:00
Wed10:00–18:00
ThuToday10:00–18:00
Fri10:00–18:00
Sat10:00–18:00
Sun10:00–18:00

Admission

Free

Exhibitions are free to enter

Accessibility

Fully wheelchair accessible with lift access to all floors; accessible and gender-neutral toilets, baby changing. Dog-friendly except the main print studio.

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Visitor Information

Is Edinburgh Printmakers free to visit?
Yes, general admission to Edinburgh Printmakers is free. Exhibitions are free to enter. Some special exhibitions may charge a separate ticket, so check the museum's website before visiting.
What are the opening hours of Edinburgh Printmakers?
Edinburgh Printmakers is open Exhibitions, shop and café: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00; closed Monday.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Edinburgh Printmakers?
Edinburgh Printmakers is located at Castle Mills, 1 Dundee Street, Edinburgh EH3 9FP, United Kingdom, in the Fountainbridge area of Edinburgh. The nearest stations are Haymarket (rail, 9 min walk), Gilmore Park bus stop (routes 1, 34, 35), Morrison Crescent bus stop.
What can I see at Edinburgh Printmakers?
Britain's first open-access print studio, now in a converted rubber-works HQ with free print galleries, shop and café. Current highlights include Jamie Fitzpatrick: Memorials to Sausage Politics, Etchingroom1: Unexpected Trip.
Do I need to book Edinburgh Printmakers in advance?
Edinburgh Printmakers is free to enter and most days you can walk in. Exhibitions are free to enter. For special exhibitions, weekends, and school holidays, booking a timed slot can help you skip queues. Check the museum's website for current requirements.
When is the best time to visit Edinburgh Printmakers?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.
Is Edinburgh Printmakers accessible?
Fully wheelchair accessible with lift access to all floors; accessible and gender-neutral toilets, baby changing. Dog-friendly except the main print studio.

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