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Dovecot Studios, Weaving Floor

Location pin

Dovecot Studios Ltd, 10 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1LT - 

  • Users

    Up to
    250 guests

  • Table with chairs

    Offers
    catering

  • Delivery truck

    External Catering
    allowed

Dovecot is a world-renowned tapestry studio, housed in a grand Victorian Baths, in the heart of Edinburgh. It’s a landmark centre for contemporary art, craft and design, and available to hire for special events. Established in 1912, Dovecot continues a century-long heritage of collaboration with international artists to make exceptional handwoven tapestries and gun-tufted rugs.

Dovecot has five versatile event spaces, allowing for all types of events including elegant banquets for up to 180, stylish drinks receptions for up to 500, meetings, and events. The expert Events Team at Dovecot work in partnership with caterers and production companies (audio visual specialists) to make your bespoke event come to life in our cultural and historic surroundings.

Alongside the tapestry studio, Dovecot run an exciting programme of exhibitions and events to further explore contemporary art, craft and design.

When you hire a space at Dovecot, your fee contributes toward the charitable mission of the Dovecot Foundation; established to ensure the long term future of tapestry weaving in Scotland.

Our Weaving Floor is our most sought after space. Previously housing an old Victorian swimming baths the room is steeped in history with a fresh modern appearance. The hire of the Weaving Floor also includes the use of the Viewing Balcony above.

Capacity & layout

Standing

Standing

up to 250

Theatre

Theatre

up to 210

Cabaret

Cabaret

up to 180

Pricing
& opening hours

Weekly schedule
  • monday

    0:00 - 24:00

  • tuesday

    0:00 - 24:00

  • wednesday

    0:00 - 24:00

  • thursday

    0:00 - 24:00

  • friday

    0:00 - 24:00

  • saturday

    0:00 - 24:00

  • sunday

    0:00 - 24:00

Price type: Per day
  • from £7200 per day

  • from £7200 per day

  • from £7200 per day

  • from £7200 per day

  • from £7200 per day

  • from £7200 per day

  • from £7200 per day

Catering & drinks

Catering arrangements

Catering arrangements

Catering facilities

Catering facilities

Refreshments

Refreshments

Alcohol

Alcohol

Amenities

Flipchart

Flipchart

Cloakroom

Cloakroom

Air conditioning

Air conditioning

Disabled access

Disabled access

Lectern

Lectern

Audio & visual

Other

We have a projector for hire of £30 exc. VAT. Any other equipment can be hired in from our approved AV suppliers.

Space rules

Allowed events

alcoholLicense

Licensed for alcohol

Cancellation policy

Date of Cancellation Cancellation charge payable to DSL More than 28 days before the event the deposit paid or due More than 14 days and up to 28 days before the Event 50% of total booking value 14 days or less 100% of total booking value 1. The cancellation charges detailed above are expressed exclusive of any applicable VAT. 2. In the event that the Hirer cancels a booking that DSL has made on its’ behalf, for entertainment, audio visual equipment, furniture or otherwise, all cancellation charges shall be met by the Hirer.

Location

Reviews

  • Anna Syngellakis

    August 2024

    Always an interesting place to go, have a coffee and then see the exhibits. Always interesting, giving pleasure and making you think about the art of weaving.