As the Fringe returns in full force for the first time since 2019, organisers and performers reflect on what the festival means for the Scottish capital
Art & Culture
Get lost in the plethora of museums, galleries and theatres that make Edinburgh one of the world's cultural capitals
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Where to get your culture on
Scottish National Portrait Gallery
This 1889 gothic-style building tells the tale of Scotland since the 16th century
Summerhall
Formerly a veterinary school, Summerhall is now a cutting-edge art and performance space
National Gallery Of Scotland Complex
In the heart of the city, the gallery hosts a permanent collection of classical art
Stills Gallery
This photography centre built in 1977 offers production facilities and educational courses
The best museums and galleries in Edinburgh
Museum Of Childhood
This institution combines a vast collection of toys with artefacts from childhoods past
Fruitmarket Gallery
Expect exhibitions by a range of influential British and international artists with a particular emphasis on Scots
Museum of Edinburgh
Set in a 16th century townhouse and its adjoining properties, this museum overflows with history
Ingleby Gallery
This repurposed former gig venue is now a versatile exhibition space