Outside the entrance to Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop

Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop

Leith


This state-of-the-art building located on an old railway siding is the first purpose-built centre dedicated to sculpture in the UK. There are regular exhibitions, talks and courses. Combine a visit with lunch at the top-notch on-site cafe run by Edinburgh’s Milk and a stroll along the Hawthornvale path, which connects to the Water of Leith walkway.


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