Tattoo shop in Edinburgh

“I've had two tattoos in memorial of my Dad, his thumbprint done by the wonderful Jade & a stunning monarch butterfly elbow tattoo by the extremely talented Lauren. My husband recently had a new piece by the insanely talented Jay and he's over the moon with it. The studio is super clean, very friendly and the artists are super talented. I wouldn't go anywhere else! The only issue I have is deciding my next piece. Anyone looking for a tattoo book in with Envy I can guarantee you will not be disappointed. Keep up the amazing work Team Envy and I'll be back soon!”

Nestled in Cockenzie near Prestonpans, WHITE WARD TATTOO STUDIO offers a unique, intimate space for body art enthusiasts. The studio specializes in custom tattoo work, providing a welcoming environment for both first-timers and experienced clients. Their core offerings focus on intricate hand-poke tattoos, bespoke original designs, and specialized face tattooing. Every appointment begins with a thorough design consultation to ensure each client's vision comes to life accurately. Strict hygiene procedures and meticulous safety standards are followed during every session.

Located on Henderson Street in the vibrant Leith district, Insider Tattoo Studio is a highly acclaimed tattoo space in Edinburgh. The studio is known for its welcoming environment, striking architectural interior, and diverse team of skilled resident artists. Services include bespoke tattoo consultations, custom sleeve designing, fine line artwork, and intricate dotwork. The artists specialize in sensitive scar cover-up tattoos, creating thoughtful designs that transform personal skin markings into art.

David Jay Kai Tattoos is an elite custom tattoo studio located on North High Street in Musselburgh. The studio is renowned for producing intricate body art in a calm and immaculate setting. Bespoke custom tattoo artwork is designed from scratch to reflect each client's specific vision. Specialist tartan tattoo work provides stunning pattern accuracy and exceptional cultural representation. Fine detail tattooing techniques ensure complex patterns and line work are rendered with precision. Personalized consultations guide clients through artwork sizing, placement, and care requirements.

Situated on Portobello High Street, St.Clair's Tattoo is a premier tattoo studio offering custom body art near Edinburgh's coastal waterfront. The studio serves both first-time clients and experienced collectors looking for high-quality, bespoke tattoo work. Artists at the shop specialize in various styles including American traditional, detailed portraiture, custom sleeve projects, and delicate line work. Clients work collaboratively with the artistic team during consultation phases to bring initial concepts into fully realized custom tattoos.

Situated on Blair Street in the heart of Edinburgh, Geezy Tattoos is a premier tattoo studio catering to local residents and international visitors alike. The studio offers a welcoming, creative environment right in Edinburgh's historic city center. Services include custom tattoo design, bespoke artwork creation, and detailed tattooing across various body placements. Clients can receive personalized design consultations to translate rough concepts into unique, body-conforming artistic pieces.

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I had an amazing experience getting my tattoo done! All the staff were incredibly kind, welcoming, and professional from start to finish. A huge thank-you to Marcin for doing such an outstanding job on my tattoo — the detail and care he put into it truly shows. Couldn’t be happier with the result! Highly recommend!”

“I am absolutely in love with my tattoo by Thais. She was super warm, friendly and professional. She took her time with me making me feel comfortable, offering sugary sweets and talking me through the process when I explained I was a little nervous and not used to tattoos (was my first in almost 20 years!) This tattoo has been 10 years in the making for me, to mark a special memory of my late Granda and Thais has executed it perfectly. A really cool studio, everyone was friendly, singing along to the playlist and chatting amongst themselves. Really made me feel at ease ☺️”

Situated at Timber Bush in the Leith area of Edinburgh, David Strods Tattoo offers bespoke custom tattooing services. The studio welcomes clients seeking high-quality body art in a clean, professional, and relaxed setting. The artist specializes in custom tattoo designs, tailoring every piece to align with the client's individual vision. Services include intricate sleeve work, fine-line tattooing, and comprehensive multi-session tattoo projects. Expert cover-up tattooing is available, skillfully transforming old or average tattoos into vibrant new artwork.

Situated on Morningside Road, HeartShip Tattoos is a respected custom tattoo studio operating in the heart of Edinburgh. The studio prides itself on providing a calm, sanitary, and creative environment for body art enthusiasts. Services include personalized tattoo design, patchwork sleeve construction, and precise black-and-grey or color work. The talented tattooists specialize in gentle application techniques to maximize client comfort throughout every session. Patient consultations ensure proper sizing, custom artwork placement, and complete client satisfaction prior to inking.

“I have had a few tattoos done by Colin now and I wouldn’t go anywhere else, my wife also has some of Zara’s work. All staff create a great atmosphere in the studio and the banter is always good. Can’t recommend Blue Lass highly enough.”

“I had a tattoo cover-up done today by Diana Pikus at Okey Dokey Tattoo Studio in Edinburgh, and I honestly couldn’t be happier! Diana is a true artist — incredibly talented, professional, and patient. She turned something I used to hide into a piece of art I’m proud to show. What really stood out was not just her skill, but her calm and kind energy. I was quite nervous at the start, and the whole Okey Dokey team went out of their way to make me feel comfortable and cared for. They’re such a lovely, supportive group of people — you can tell they truly love what they do. If you’re thinking about getting a tattoo or a cover-up, I can’t recommend this studio enough. Diana’s work exceeded my expectations in every way. Thank you all for such an amazing experience!”

“My sister and I just got a joint tattoo to end our road trip in style. Although we contacted the tattoo shop at the last minute, we were very well received by the team. Omar did a very delicate and truly magnificent job. He also knew how to adapt to our lack of vocabulary and our slight stress with kindness and gentleness. Thank you again. I recommend 1000 times.”

“It was my first tattoo. I met and spoke to Alexa at the Old Town Tattoo, and inquired about what I wanted. It couldn't be done that day but she was happy to do the tattoo the following day. Obviously, this gave me time to back out of having the tattoo done, but I just had a good feeling about Alexa and her work. It felt like she was the right person and it was the right place. I'm super happy with the tattoo and would just like to say "Thank you".”

“Black Thorn is such a sick shop, walked in and they had availability and helped us out right away! JFK and Michael were so helpful in realizing our ideas and their inspiration books had so much amazing art to inspire future tattoos! I showed JFK (Jeff) my idea and he put his own spin on it and created an incredible piece for me. Such an amazing experience, definitely going to be coming back on the next trip to Edinburgh!”

“I was completely blown away with the work done by Lauren today.... her needlework is amazing and she’s chatty too. I was fascinated with the work done by all of the artists, if you’re looking for a creative, imaginative and fantastic tattoo, don’t go anywhere else! These guys are phenomenal!”

“First time here getting tattoo by john and my design was exactly what i want and done perfectly. Will defo be going back for more. He also fixed a tattoo that was fading.”

“Mr Greg Tattoo is an absolute lovely tattoo shop! The vibes are great, super comfortable, and the people are really fun and talented!! I was blown away at the detail and the fine line work. Thank you Rad & Lena!”

“I was looking for a place for my first tattoo in Edinburgh and came across Semper and Joanne. So glad I did, such a great experience and I am so happy with the final result. From the first contact by email, Anna was super helpful, friendly and responsive; to Joanne taking some her concepts to create an abstract design which is amazing and I love. Joanne showed me lots of ideas she had, and loads she created for me. She combined lots of these ideas and used brush strokes directly on my skin which was super cool. She is massively talented and I’m looking forward to getting another tattoo from her. She even gave me a load of the designs to take home, which I plan to frame. Aftercare advice was good and detailed. The studio is very clean, friendly, and looking around it looks like they have lots of talented artists. If you are looking for your first tattoo, or more tattoos I’d fully recommend Semper and Joanne.”

“Great shop, with brilliant atmosphere. Both Daz & Pete have great banter & keep you entertained throughout your tattoo. One of the best experiences i’ve had in a tattoo shop. 5 stars”

“Billy is a really good experienced tattooist. He discussed design , adapted to fit the area it was going on. Made sure I was happy with it before he started. Really good price. Cash only. Also there Paige who does piercings. Again very good and good price. Cash only”

“Really happy with the tattoo from Danny. Amazing studio with a great team”

“I have had multiple tattoos off Gavin and never had a bad experience. Each tattoo has been beautifully done and I have loved them all. He is always friendly and up for a chat. I couldn’t recommend him more highly. Definitely will continue going to get tattoos of him!!”

“1st time tattoo and would highly recommend Mark. Met with him a few months ago as wanted something designed for me, after 15 yrs of talking about one - Mark asked some questions and sketched something that I wouldn't have thought of myself but is great. He made sure I was comfortable at the actual appt, where the banter was brilliant, and kept checking it wasn't hurting and whether I had enough coffee..... 1st class service for sure!!”

“Lovely place very relaxed clean and tidy and friendly atmosphere loved it. I'll be back.”

“100% would recommend Lucy! My little one was in to get her ears pierced, after a little traumatic experience previously somewhere else, along with myself to get my seconds done on my lobes! Lucy was lovely, she put my little one and even me at ease straight away! She was lovely, professional, patient and explained absolutely everything, the process before hand, as she was doing it and also everything we need to do now to look after them! Thank you again Lucy, I have one happy little girl❤️”

“Would highly recommend the rookery piercing, friendly and you are made to feel super comfortable and welcome. I got my smiley done and it was so hassle free and the jewellery was perfect. Good banter all round and a memorable experience. 11/10”

“I had a lovely time being tattooed here by Niamh yesterday! The studio was welcoming and I had all the set up explained while I waited. Niamh was really professional and spent plenty of time making sure the stencil was the perfect size and placement for where I wanted it before we started. The tattoo process itself went smoothly and the time went by really quickly with everyone chatting. At the end I was super happy with the result - I’ll definitely go back!”

“I know this is an unusual tattoo but it meant to much and Mo was so happy to squeeze me in for it. And the shape of it is exactly the lines I drew and he mixed colours together to get the perfect colour so it looks like a red marker, exactly like I wanted. Beautiful and simple yet with precision. Highly recommend.”

“I got my first Tattoo from Wayne. Great experience and friendly environment. Wayne has great attention to detail. Explained aftercare. Very happy with my tattoo and highly recommend.”