Keep an eye on your emails for North East Open Studios 2026!
creativity
community
connection
collaboration
NO Curatorial Selection based on artistic judgement
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Over nine inspiring days, hundreds of artists and makers across the North East of Scotland will fling open their studio doors and invite you in. Wander into creative spaces tucked into villages, coastal towns, city streets and rural barns. Meet the makers, explore the tools and techniques behind the art, and uncover everything from paintings, ceramics and textiles to glass, jewellery, sculpture, woodwork and more.
This isn’t a gallery visit. It’s a creative road trip.
Follow our bright yellow signs, grab your NEOS book, and create your own trail through one of Scotland’s most vibrant artistic communities. Whether you’re hunting for original work, learning something new, or just love a good studio nosy – you’re welcome.
✨ Plan your visit
✨ Save your favourites
✨ Meet the people behind the work
Registration opens EVERY year on the 1st of March and closes on the 31st. Register your email address to be notified about our new registration process for 2026.
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Come and join our creative community, collaborate and connect – as a visitor or member – all in the wild beauty of the North East Scotland.
We can’t wait to welcome you.
