Artlink Edinburgh & the Lothians

Artlink Edinburgh & the Lothians We bring people together to explore possibilities, using art as a catalyst to spark new ideas.

Artlink believes participation in the arts has an important role to play in realising personal and social change. Our aim is to increase opportunities to take part in the arts for those who experience disadvantage or disability in the East of Scotland. We offer practical support so people can get involved, and also work with venues to increase opportunities to enjoy the arts. Artlink establishes partnerships with artists, venues and organisations to help transform lives.

Summer Sessions 25, a celebration of art, creativity, culture, nature and community in the grounds of the Royal Edinburg...
28/08/2025

Summer Sessions 25, a celebration of art, creativity, culture, nature and community in the grounds of the Royal Edinburgh Hospital culminated in The Sea Trek Parade, a celebration of the Big Blue. What an amazing turn-out of folk, all dressed in costumes made by FFriends of the Glasshouses - Artlinkstaff and volunteers. It was so nice to see the whole hospital community get together, so thanks to everyone involved. All Hail the Whale!

Long time Gig Buddies members Don and Colin are very kindly hosting a disco fundraiser in aid of Gig Buddies! Music from...
26/08/2025

Long time Gig Buddies members Don and Colin are very kindly hosting a disco fundraiser in aid of Gig Buddies! Music from DJ Coffee.

Saturday 30th August from 7pm at Mayfield Community Club, EH22 5PG.

Entry is pay what you want, on the door.

Ahoy! Sea explorers! Join us as we prepare for the Sea Trek parade at the Royal Ed, with this year’s theme celebrating t...
03/07/2025

Ahoy! Sea explorers! Join us as we prepare for the Sea Trek parade at the Royal Ed, with this year’s theme celebrating the big blue! Visit Anne and Laura at The Glasshouses for parade preparation workshops every Tuesday (1-4pm) and Wednesday (1-3pm) to get creative and design your own sea-themed banners, costumes and decorations for the parade.

Meanwhile, put Wednesday August 27th in your diaries for the big day itself! See Friends of the Glasshouses - Artlink for more info, or www.artlinkhospital.art

The Makers getting in touch with their spirit animals in this colourful workshop with Sarah MacFadyn & Sarah Messenger.S...
25/06/2025

The Makers getting in touch with their spirit animals in this colourful workshop with Sarah MacFadyn & Sarah Messenger.

Some wild and wonderful creations to be seen!

The Makers explored a brilliant variety of cyanotype processes - one of the oldest photographic processes that doesn’t u...
19/06/2025

The Makers explored a brilliant variety of cyanotype processes - one of the oldest photographic processes that doesn’t use a camera to create beautiful prints.

Welcome sun-filled days in May & June meant they used sunlight, light-sensitive paper and water to make prints. Exploring a variety of different techniques like natural plants or found objects, ‘double exposure’ to create layered prints, printing your own drawing and even darkening prints using tea and spices.

Photos by Sam McGill.

Our Vintage Club boat trips are always a calming way to spend an afternoon on the canal, and this year we were lucky to ...
23/05/2025

Our Vintage Club boat trips are always a calming way to spend an afternoon on the canal, and this year we were lucky to be bathed in sunlight throughout. Thanks to Seagull Trust Cruises for a beautiful day once again.

Our Curious Routes open day at Silvan House saw a wide range of activities on show with people encouraged to take part. ...
30/04/2025

Our Curious Routes open day at Silvan House saw a wide range of activities on show with people encouraged to take part. We were also treated to delicious Nepalese dumplings from Momo! For more information and to take part in one of our workshops, visit https://curiousroutes.org


A Cultural Commons for Mental Health

The Arts Access Vintage Club enjoyed a visit to See With Me, an exhibition of work by Edinburgh based visually impaired ...
10/04/2025

The Arts Access Vintage Club enjoyed a visit to See With Me, an exhibition of work by Edinburgh based visually impaired artists who have been working with the Fruitmarket. We found pieces of work made by our friends and family members and enjoyed this immersive, sensory experience. Later, we had a chance to make our own tactile art using a variety of materials. Thanks to Tracy, Lindsay and Katie for encouraging us to be hands on!

Curious Routes would like to invite you to our shared studio space at Silvan House for a day of creativity and food. Com...
28/03/2025

Curious Routes would like to invite you to our shared studio space at Silvan House for a day of creativity and food. Come and see what we get up to and try your hand at felting, tufting, printmaking, and ceramics!

Open Day
23rd April 2025
11am - 3pm
Lunch provided at 1pm

More info: https://curiousroutes.org/

Comic book artist extraordinaire Malcy Duff’s workshop with The Makers saw a riot of artistic expression and character d...
27/03/2025

Comic book artist extraordinaire Malcy Duff’s workshop with The Makers saw a riot of artistic expression and character development with a few snails thrown in.. The Makers learned how to use tracing paper, different pens and line techniques to make their sketchbooks come to life.

A fascinating visual experience for the Vintage Club at Dovecot where our expert guide Jane revealed the stories of the ...
27/03/2025

A fascinating visual experience for the Vintage Club at Dovecot where our expert guide Jane revealed the stories of the pioneering Scottish Colourists. Well worth a visit!

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13A Spittal Street
Edinburgh
EH39DY

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Monday 9:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5pm
Friday 9:30am - 5pm

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