What are the opening hours of Stills?

Tue to Sat 11:00 to 17:00; Closed Mon, Sun.

How much does Stills cost?

Nothing. Stills is free to visit.

Museum

Stills

Old Town, Edinburgh

Hours

Tue to Sat: 11:00 to 17:00
Mon, Sun: Closed

Source: stills.org, checked 11 Nov 2026.

A centre for photography with free gallery entry, open Tuesday to Saturday from 11:00 to 17:00.

Cost Free

Free Rainy day

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What's on near Stills

Upcoming events within a ten-minute walk of Stills, from the weekly Edinburgh events calendar.

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LNER Big Wheel

14 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027 East Princes Street Gardens, New Town

Time 10:00 to 22:00

Big wheel in East Princes Street Gardens, 10:00 to 22:00 with last admission 21:30, from 14 November 2026 to 3 January 2027. Closed on 25 December.

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The Ross Fountain in Princes Street Gardens with Edinburgh Castle on its rock behind

Matt Kieffer, CC BY-SA 2.0

Festival

Edinburgh Science Festival 2027

3 Apr to 18 Apr 2027 Venues across Edinburgh, Old Town

Science festival held 3 to 18 April 2027 across the city.

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Edinburgh International Children's Festival 2027

29 May to 6 Jun 2027 Venues across Edinburgh, Old Town

Performing arts festival for children, 29 May to 6 June 2027.

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Festival

Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival 2027

16 Jul to 25 Jul 2027 Venues across Edinburgh, Old Town

Jazz and blues festival, 16 to 25 July 2027.

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Festival

Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2027

6 Aug to 30 Aug 2027 Venues across Edinburgh, Old Town

The Fringe's 80th edition runs 6 to 30 August 2027 at venues across the city.

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Smaller local events nearby

Sneaky Pete’s 18th Birthday Party Activities
Fri 13 Nov · The Fruitmarket, Edinburgh
£5 · 20:00 to 23:59 · Map · Source: The Fruitmarket
St Giles' Spotlight: Organ Recital - Sebastian Johansson Classical and opera
Fri 13 Nov · St Giles' Cathedral, Old Town
Concert in St Giles' Cathedral on the Royal Mile, 13:30 to 14:15.
13:30 to 14:15 · Map · Source: St Giles' Cathedral

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Nearby

The Real Mary King's Close Museum · 1 min walk A preserved 17th-century street beneath the Royal Mile, visited on guided tours. Edinburgh Dungeon Museum · 1 min walk A live-actor attraction on Edinburgh's dark history. Fruitmarket Museum · 1 min walk A contemporary art gallery on Market Street, open 7 days a week according to its site. City Art Centre Museum · 1 min walk A city-run gallery of Scottish art and touring exhibitions, with lift and escalator access to all floors. St Giles' Cathedral Church · 2 min walk The High Kirk of Edinburgh on the Royal Mile. The Royal Mile Landmark · 2 min walk The main street of the Old Town, running from the castle down to Holyrood.

Around Old Town

Castle, Royal Mile and the closes

The Old Town runs down a ridge from Edinburgh Castle to Holyrood. It sits within a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the museums, closes and kirks here are mostly a short walk from each other.

Old Town has 32 places on the Roam Edinburgh map: 17 museums, 5 bars, 3 landmarks, 3 churches and cathedrals, 1 shop, 1 park or garden, 1 market and 1 pub. Read the Old Town guide.

Whistle Binkies Nightlife · 3 min walk
The Writers' Museum Museum · 3 min walk
National Library of Scotland Museum · 3 min walk
The Jolly Judge Pub · 3 min walk
Sneaky Pete's Nightlife · 4 min walk
Museum of Childhood Museum · 4 min walk
The Bongo Club Nightlife · 4 min walk
St Cecilia's Hall Museum · 4 min walk

Good to know

What are the opening hours of Stills?: Tue to Sat 11:00 to 17:00; Closed Mon, Sun.
How much does Stills cost?: Nothing. Stills is free to visit.

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