Fruitmarket Gallery, Contemporary art institution in Market Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
The Fruitmarket Gallery is an art institution on Market Street housed in two connected buildings with display areas, a bookshop, and a café located in central Edinburgh. The complex features spacious rooms with tall walls designed for showing artwork.
The site started as a fruit and vegetable market in 1938 and was converted into an art gallery in 1974 by architect John L Patterson. This renovation preserved elements of the original structure while giving the location a new purpose.
The gallery displays work by artists from Scotland and beyond, with visitors able to join discussions and hands-on activities throughout the year. The spaces feel active thanks to the steady flow of people coming for exhibitions and events.
Entry is free and opening hours are daily, though times may extend during festival seasons. Set aside enough time to explore the exhibition, especially if you want to join any events or visit the café.
A 2021 expansion integrated a former nightclub space, doubling the gallery size and creating an unexpected venue pairing. The new rooms work alongside preserved architectural details from the market era, all built above railway tracks.
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