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Founded in 1977, Stills is the longest-running public photography organisation in Scotland, housed on Cockburn Street in Edinburgh's Old Town in a space refurbished by Reiach and Hall in the 1990s. Its free gallery presents contemporary and documentary photography exhibitions, alongside public darkrooms and production facilities, courses, a photographic library and bookshop. It also runs STILLSAUTOMAT, Scotland's only analogue photobooth.
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| MonToday | Closed |
| Tue | 11:00–17:00 |
| Wed | 11:00–17:00 |
| Thu | 11:00–17:00 |
| Fri | 11:00–17:00 |
| Sat | 11:00–17:00 |
| Sun | Closed |
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- Is Stills: Centre for Photography free to visit?
- Yes, general admission to Stills: Centre for Photography is free. Some special exhibitions may charge a separate ticket, so check the museum's website before visiting.
- What are the opening hours of Stills: Centre for Photography?
- Stills: Centre for Photography is open Gallery open Tuesday to Saturday 11:00-17:00; closed Sunday and Monday. Free entry.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
- Where is Stills: Centre for Photography?
- Stills: Centre for Photography is located at 23 Cockburn Street, Edinburgh EH1 1BP, United Kingdom, in the Old Town area of Edinburgh. The nearest station is Edinburgh Waverley.
- What can I see at Stills: Centre for Photography?
- Scotland's longest-running public photography centre: free shows, darkrooms and an analogue photobooth in the Old Town.
- Do I need to book Stills: Centre for Photography in advance?
- Stills: Centre for Photography is free to enter and most days you can walk in. 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 Stills: Centre for Photography?
- 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.
Image credits
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- Stills: Centre for PhotographyKirsty S. Ross / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0
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