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.

Today is the day for the fabulous Royal Edinburgh annual parade with this year’s theme mythical creatures. Expect fabul...
02/09/2026

Today is the day for the fabulous Royal Edinburgh annual parade with this year’s theme mythical creatures. Expect fabulous costumes made through out the year by participants at Artlink workshops at the Glasshouses. This is a fantastic free event for the whole hospital and local communities , everybody is welcome .
We are delighted to team up with Cyrennians, The hub and Tonic Arts .
Parade starts at 1.30pm and we are meeting at The Glasshouse, REH , EH10 5HF

Theatre for the Fabulous, Daring Dalkeith Theatre Group & The Makers announce their first ever Edinburgh Festival Fringe...
21/08/2026

Theatre for the Fabulous, Daring Dalkeith Theatre Group & The Makers announce their first ever Edinburgh Festival Fringe show “Love in Every Light.” On Thursday 27th August at 3:30pm our amazing performers will take to The Community Stage at the world’s largest open access art festival, and we’d love for you to come along to show your support.

Find us by the Mercat Cross on Parliament Square, just next to St. Giles Cathedral on the High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1RE.

Since January this year, our theatre group has worked on Love in Every Light with director Amie Burns Walker and a range of fellow creatives, gaining hands-on experience in prop design, set design, scriptwriting, story and character development. Swipe left to see our cast!

Thanks to everyone who’s helped us achieve this amazing milestone, and hope to see you there. You can download a poster on our The Social Programme website: https://thesocialprogramme.com/drama-group/

P.S. We’ll also have a very special final show on the 17th of September at One Dalkeith so keep your eyes peeled..

The Makers Theatre Group brought their set design concepts to life in the run-up to their performance with director Amie...
06/08/2026

The Makers Theatre Group brought their set design concepts to life in the run-up to their performance with director Amie Burns Walker - keep an eye out for their one-off Fringe show..

Taking visual inspiration from magazines and employing a range of techniques from drawing, stencilling and decoupage to 3D modelling, the group constructed models of their dream stage sets, with amazing results.

Thanks to Anna Orton & Seamus Killick for such a hands-on workshop!

Gig Buddies Edinburgh with Thera Trust turns 10 this year and they're having a celebration to mark this milestone. The k...
22/07/2026

Gig Buddies Edinburgh with Thera Trust turns 10 this year and they're having a celebration to mark this milestone.

The kind and fabulous musicians at The Gordon MacLeod Memorial Trust are hosting a night of music in celebration of 10 years of Gig Buddies in Scotland.

Friday 20th November 7pm until late
Wee Red Bar, ECA

Tickets are £12 (free +1s for people in supporting roles are available) and they are available here https://supportgigbuddiestheratrust.raiselysite.com/10thbirthdayparty

The One Voice All-stars - supported by KIC Dance Company- held a musical showcase at One Dalkeith to display their talen...
26/06/2026

The One Voice All-stars - supported by KIC Dance Company- held a musical showcase at One Dalkeith to display their talents. From audience participation to old classics it had a bit of everything.

Thanks to director Erin for all her hard work putting this great event together, everyone who came along - and sang! - and also to the Allstars themselves.

Generate member Reese’s exhibition Hollywood of Sculptures is now open at One Dalkeith, continuing until the 23rd of Jul...
19/06/2026

Generate member Reese’s exhibition Hollywood of Sculptures is now open at One Dalkeith, continuing until the 23rd of July. Have a peek through the window!

For more information - and to discover the stories behind the sculptures - visit the Artlink website https://www.artlinkedinburgh.co.uk/?page_id=10366

Traditional imaging techniques like cyanotypes are a fascinating way to create prints with not a computer - or camera! -...
19/06/2026

Traditional imaging techniques like cyanotypes are a fascinating way to create prints with not a computer - or camera! - in sight, and The Makers came up with a beautiful array of prints from their workshop with Victoria Mitchell.

Ably assisted by fellow Artlink artist Marcus Oakley.

Fun fact: Victoria and Marcus went to art school together and this was the first time they had been in a room creating art with each other for 30 years!

Generate member Reese is a Midlothian high school pupil with a forensic eye for re-imagining things people have thrown a...
10/06/2026

Generate member Reese is a Midlothian high school pupil with a forensic eye for re-imagining things people have thrown away. He uses found treasure to create portraits and artworks, each with a story about their place or meaning.

Like his sculptures the stories are short and concise - “When they’re done - they’re done.”

Reese has worked alongside Artlink artists Chris Coatham, Tyler Carrigan and his teacher Mr H to produce this amazing exhibition.

Hollywood of Sculptures opens 11th June at 9:30am at One Dalkeith, continuing until the 23rd of July. More information - and discover the stories behind the sculptures - https://www.artlinkedinburgh.co.uk/?page_id=10366

14/04/2026

A new Cultural Consortium for West Lothian to grow opportunity for people to come together, keep well and stay connected through culture.

Creative Scotland Fund will support culture and community to work together in 2026-27 to deliver more joy, wellbeing and connection for people who live in West Lothian.

Drop us a message if you want to know more or get involved.

West Lothian Culture Consortium are
Artlink Edinburgh & the Lothians
Firefly Arts
Reconnect Howden Park
Condor Entertainment
Almond Valley Heritage Centre
Generation Arts
West Lothian Film Festival
New Directions West Lothian
Spark Livingston

Thanks to Angela Constance SNP and Angus Robertson for Edinburgh Central for dropping in for our very first meeting!

The Makers showed they can turn their hand to all things crafty with a colourful and hands-on cushion making workshop wi...
02/04/2026

The Makers showed they can turn their hand to all things crafty with a colourful and hands-on cushion making workshop with designer Emily Millichip and her assistant Klaudia. From putting together moodboards which blended colour and texture through to their final, show-stopping pieces, they learned a range of skills and created some amazing hand-made one-off cushions. We loved Kerry’s 3D greenery, Nikita’s appliqué homage to Hannah Montana, not to mention Darryl’s cheeky horse and Mary’s ode to her Nana.

Thanks to the Lend and Mend Hub at Gorebridge Library for the use of the space.

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13A Spittal Street
Edinburgh
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Tuesday 9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5pm
Friday 9:30am - 5pm

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