Testimonials

International Study: Scottish Literature with High Point University
Throughout the month of May 2025, we hosted a class of 20 students from High Point University, North Carolina, on behalf of Select Travel Services.

The group studied Scottish literature in the Boardroom, part of the historic Castle Mills building, while exploring different literary sites around the city. To enhance their studies, the students viewed prints by artists such as Alasdair Gray in our Permanent Collection with a private tour of the Archive.

Here is what professor Matthew had to say about his classes experience at EP:

My students and I had a fantastic experience renting the classroom space at Edinburgh Printmakers for a month-long study abroad course. The staff is friendly and helpful, and the space itself is bright and welcoming. The students enjoyed visiting the on-site café during breaks, and we also appreciated learning about the history and mission of the printmaking facility. It's a unique and inspiring venue, and I look forward to booking it again for my next Edinburgh program.

While based at Edinburgh Printmakers, the students stayed with local accommodation provider Staycity and took advantage of Edinburgh Printmakers' partner rates. Staycity is a great and affordable option for groups travelling into the city.
Book Launch: Thanks for Sharing, by Eleanor Tucker

Last year we had the pleasure of hosting Eleanor Tucker's book launch: Thanks For Sharing. This helpful and entertaining book sets out a bold vision of how sustainable sharing can save us money, and lead to a happier future. It was a delight to host this event, whose values align with our own.

Eleanor was looking for a venue to share the book with close friends as well as the wider community. She also wanted to showcase some of the sharing economy apps featured in the book. She was delighted to find that our venue's flexible layout options allowed her to tailor the event for this unique format.

The EP events team really supported me throughout the planning process, offering guidance on logistics, refreshments, promotion, and made sure that every aspect of the event ran smoothly.

For attendees, I wanted to create a memorable and fun evening that would not only showcase my book but also immerse them in its themes. This definitely happened - everyone loved it and the feedback received from guests was overwhelmingly positive. Everyone was impressed with the venue and felt it was perfect for the event. It was also a beautiful sunny evening which helped!

The team took the time to understand my idea for the event. Miriam was great to deal with, thoughtful and always available if I needed her. Everything ran like clockwork.

Without hesitation, I would recommend the Edinburgh Printmakers as a venue for book launches - or any events really. The combination of a unique and versatile space, coupled with the expertise and support of the friendly EP events team, makes it an ideal choice. The venue's beautiful architecture and interior, coupled with its central location (and proximity to Haymarket station), makes it pretty much perfect. I can't wait to have my next book launch there!

Our venue hire team at EP loves to come up with creative solutions, to fit individual situations, and are committed to ensuring that events run smoothly.
If you are considering hosting your next event with us, please get in touch with our events team: events@edinburghprintmakers.co.uk