Stills is a centre for photography based in the heart of Edinburgh. Established in 1977, we have a long history of supporting the advancement, enjoyment, exploration and understanding of photography in Scotland.
Please note our new opening hours are Tuesday – Saturday, 12pm – 5pm.
Courses & Learning We offer high-quality, subsidised training in all areas of photography and digital media. Everyone enjoys individual attention in our small classes and benefits from an informal, creative learning environment.
Production Facilities We provide a creative base for anyone to come and hone their craft, offering hands-on experience and the freedom to learn, practice and fine tune.
Current Exhibition The presentation of a new series of work, 'The Here and The There', by Kat Gollock produced in partnership with The Jill Todd Photographic Award 2019-20.
Current Exhibition The Nature Library is a reference library and reading space connecting people to the land, sky and sea.
COVID Guidelines What we are doing throughout our gallery, production facilities, and in our courses to keep all who visit Stills safe.
Event Open Book Public Creative Writing on Zoom: Writing in Response to Art. Lead Reader Sam leads this relaxed creative writing session
Podcast Photography Down the Line is a free, weekly podcast series of conversations between artists, photographers and the Director of Stills, Ben Harman.
Upcoming Exhibition Projects 20: featuring work by Kat Gollock, Iman Tajik, Alex Boyd, Sekai Machache and The Nature Library
