Suggestions for Arts and Entertainment near Edinburgh

Michael B. • September 29, 2019Free and top notch museum. Great collection of paintings. Nice restaurant too.

Züleyha A. • September 5, 2018Kid friendly fantastic museum. One of the must see in Edinburgh!

Wendy C. • August 10, 2014Lovely boutique cinema with super comfy sofas. It's expensive at £11 each but as I rarely go to the cinema, here I do it in style

Michael T. • December 15, 2009Arguably the best theatre in Scotland, beautiful venue, friendly staff, great shows, comfy seats. What's not to like?

Derek W. • April 20, 2018Great views from almost anywhere, excellent acoustics and Brewdog across the road is also very handy for pre and post event refreshments!

Richard V. • October 17, 2015Pay for the Gold tour. You won't be disappointed. Great guide learnt so much. Ended up drunk 👍🏼

Bijan Y. • February 18, 2016Good selection of non Scottish and great Scottish works. Intimate and lively way to spend a couple of hours. Staff a little past sell by date.

Shauna M. • January 6, 2016The whole experience was amazing! The view from the top is cool too.

Ro R. • December 22, 2015Great reclining seats, cheaper than big cinema chains, amazing cookies!

Keith B. • September 3, 2022Lovely venue. Always high quality entertaining and informative performances. I’ll have to go outside the Fringe as well!

Conrad R. • March 1, 2020Munition: 150kg Steinkugel. Beeindruckend!

Chriss K. • August 26, 2015It's a MUST in Edinburgh to see, when you visit in August the town! It was gorgeous!

Cintain 昆. • December 16, 2021Beautiful venue with excellent acoustics and views. The foyer is spacious, and the bar stocks Glengoyne whisky… what’s not to love? 😏🥃

Sebastian C. • April 7, 2018Nice food and nice atmosphere. Friendly staff.

Laura M. • April 5, 2012Beautiful small venue, very intimate with good quality snack foods! Chilli on the natchos is hot but worth eating for flavour with cheese

Cobey F. • November 4, 2017Nice way to spend the day. Collection is fun & well curated. Cafe provided some much needed sustenance w/ outdoor seating soup, scone and a legit cafe latte!

Jonathan W. • July 26, 2013The McGuffin lager is delicious.

Mark R. • June 27, 2011Great venue, but the acoustics in the upper tier are not always great for concerts

James P. • August 26, 2018Small venue but nice a cosy.

Chris S. • November 16, 2015A must during the Fringe, decent street food and ales. Have a chortle!

Discover Fine Acting • December 16, 2012A new writing hub that offers many excellent shows, a bar with food, various events and workshops. Of particular note: some excellent ticket prices / offers.

Georgia G. • February 16, 2011Been there to concerts in the past. Easy to get to by foot if you're coming through to Edinburgh by public transport

jay h. • June 29, 2011New cafe is ace! Great food!!! Best in the area and really cheap not hyper inflated tourist prices!

Katie F. • April 9, 2016Not really my thing. But good for modern art exhibits. Gardens well worth a stroll on a nice day.

Carl G. • November 18, 2015Great to learn about the great literature that came from Scotland.

L K. • December 26, 2014So much fun! Rooms change every 6 months so you can go back occasionally. Quite a fun mental exercise and puzzle.

Enzo M. • October 12, 2022Excellent exhibition space to nicely complement what is on offer at the Scottish National Gallery

Russell H. • November 25, 2023We were told by a volunteer to head up to the enclosure on opening and were able to see both Pandas getting their first feed of the day. Thee staff were really helpful and very informative.