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Fruitmarket

Name: Fruitmarket
Rating: 4.5

4.5 ·

Walk into Fruitmarket for contemporary art without an entry fee. See the current exhibition in its bright galleries, then browse the bookshop and linger in the cafe.

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Full description

Fruitmarket is a light-filled contemporary art space presenting solo and group exhibitions by Scottish and international artists. Admission is free, and the gallery is paired with a cafe and a small bookshop that reviewers single out as a pleasant extra.

Because it sits directly across the road from the City Art Centre, visitors often see both in one outing, as one reviewer did with a Martin Boyce show. Exhibitions change regularly, so a visit of about 45 minutes depends on the current programme.

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Address

45 Market St, Edinburgh EH1 1DF, UK

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

45 min

Best time

morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Combine it with the City Art Centre across the road
the bookshop is good for art publications
open from 9:00 on most days, so it works as an early stop.

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Reviews

What an absolute gem of a place! So many interesting exhibitions here, all beautifully laid out in the space - I leaned so much on my first visit, and I will definitely be back! They also have what is now one of my favourite bookshops in Edinburgh! On top of that, the café is incredible, with such delicious food and…

Fiona Banham

1/5

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