Everyone at this shop was absolutely fantastic! So kind and educating. My sister and I got matching…read moretattoos to commemorate our mom. Ian did an absolutely fantastic job in sketching out a completely unique concept for us. And had a gentle hand. Can't recommend it enough!

Me and my mum went to get piercings. The moment we walked in we we greeted with excitement. The…read morepeople who work there were super friendly and talkative and also professional. All of the tools were clean and the process wasn't rushed at all but still quick and easy. The piercings were done perfectly too! We're both very happy with our piercings and I would love to come here again.

very stylish tattoo place that's very cartoon-oriental themed, if you're into that (which I am) the…read morewoman tattooist is professional and lovely at the same time and does some fantastic masterpieces. Being very skilled in all aspects from the actual procedure to the background of the art being permanently etched onto your skin. A wonderfully unique place that if you've got the balls to get sometime truly beautiful done this is the place for you! Located in the middle of town it's not hard to find but perhaps a little bit difficult to park outside of. If you've got an appointment then all good but you can just walk of the street, not that you should do something that whimsical.

Had my first tattoo with Charlotte on Tuesday and I feel it probably won't be my last with her…read more She is absolutely lovely and immediately put me at ease when I met her for my consultation. You would think with six tattoos under my belt I'd be fine rolling into any tattoo shop but I still find some quite intimidating. I found out about this shop and Charlotte through a friend who is currently getting a big piece done and was very impressed with her work. I've see too many bad tattoos in this city and it's made me very wary about picking tattoo shops. Charlotte only does custom work and is open by appointment only. Still waiting for my tattoo to heal completely but absolutely love it and would highly recommend Charlotte if you're looking to get inked!

got my belly button pierced by jill today, was so scared but she made me feel comfy and helped on…read morethe fear factor. Such nice lovely staff wouldn't want to go anywhere else in future if I get another piercing. would totally recommend

Beautiful clean shop, everyone who worked there was super nice and friendly. Thanks to tattooer…read moreCarni Gold for our amazing green man souvenir tattoos!

My husband and I booked an appointment to get matching-ish tattoos on our honeymoon. We bounced…read morearound multiple ideas with the artist (Mark) and he was so helpful and flexible! We finally settled on what we were getting, and he did some great work, and was very friendly to chat with while getting it done! The shop was clean and inviting, and overall the experience was as comfortable as it could be! The artist says he does a lot of Scottish-themed tattoos for tourists (not pictured- we also got Loch Ness monsters lol) and he was very friendly about it (didn't make us feel like dumb tourists ) so I would suggest swinging in if you're traveling and looking for tattoo to symbolize your trip! They do accept walk ins as well!

Go see Steph!!! She did an amazing freehand of my clan crest that I couldn't be more proud of!…read more Totally impressed with her and her work. I was visiting Edinburgh and wanted to add to my tats, with something connected to my heritage - stumbled across Old Town Tattoo, made an appointment, and let Steph do her thing.

Excellent tattoo shop. Ana was an excellent artist. Tattoo looks great and they were able to fit is…read morein. Thank you!

Went here for my first tattoo during a solo trip to Edinburgh. Rob was amazing and super friendly,…read morehe is very light handed with the tattoo gun. I went for one of this flash designs and it came out great. Would go again and would recommend.

Ahh! I'm so happy with the the tattoo Kalipso gave me! It's perfect, and she's a delight…read more Can't recommend enough; I really got the sense that this was a clean establishment that valued their art and quality. I was quite comfortable while getting inked, and everyone was very friendly.

The piercers are all extremely rude and unhelpful, all unhappy to help and are very unwelcoming…read morethey don't make me feel safe in a piercing shop. Studio XII is far better and way friendlier

Came in here with my guy who was getting a tattoo done. The shop itself was a little on the cold…read moreside as it was quite a blustery winter day, but I kept my coat on and I was toasty. There is art all over the place giving those who come in loads of ideas on what sort of tattoo to get if you have no idea what to get. The staff are all really chatty and make anyone who walk in feel like they belong. Chat is open to anyone listening and it's fun to chime in with things to add to conversation. My guy said where he was getting his tattoo done was quite chilly as well, but they had space heaters around to help keep him warm. Great wee shop in Edinburgh if you're looking for some great art work!

9 of us walked in, 2 of us for tattoos. They were very accommodating for a crew of that size - only…read more2 buying. Offered us coffee from an amazing shoppe next door, were extremely personal, professional, talented, and everything you'd hope for in a tattoo artist. Walking out they even offered to meet up for a pint later in the evening. Good people in this shoppe.

If you are looking for a tattoo in Edinburgh, this is the place to go. The quality of of artwork is…read moreexceptional, head and shoulders above most other places. The resident artist Bradley George has been in the business for a while and his experience shows. Specialising in Rockabilly and traditional tattoos, his candy skulls are exceptional, as are his roses. I have a particular penchant for black white and red tattoos and his colour mixes work really well, with good quality ink meaning that the detail stays longer and doesn't fade as much as normal. Due to the fact that they do not do piercings they can specialise in tattoos and this focus definitely shows. As well as the resident artists they are one of the few tattoo studios to have international pulling power, with some of the artists from Miami Ink having made guest appearances. Whilst maybe not as good as some of the top studios in London, Love Hate Tattoo is noticeably cheaper and is one of the places you will definitely not regret getting a tattoo from.

Officially would not go anywhere else in Edinburgh. There…read morewas a long wait, maybe four weeks, but it was worth every single day of waiting. I love my tattoo and I now have a place I want to go back to and tell everyone about. Chad Chesko, who tattoos me back home - I will forever use him as the bar. J was swinging on the bar. J was tightrope walking the bar. J locked his bike on the bar. J leaned against the bar and made a phone call. J knew this bar, and he kept the level at the bar. In addition to that, he talked me through my rib tattoo in as little pain as it could have possibly been (which is still a lot, honestly). He has an adorable Spanish accent which made for fun tattoo conversation. "You alright?" "Yep" (huge breath, grit teeth) "Ok so I'm doing the top part now" "Ok." (huge breath, bite lip, cry secretly) The outline that he did of a map for me was so detailed, thin and accurate, he should probably draw maps for a living (on the side of course).

This was my first time and it did not disappoint. The beautiful music made me actually cry. It was…read moreAMAZING! My favorite was the Top Secret Drum Corp. SUPERB!

Is the show worth sitting in the pouring rain for hours? Absolutely. The two hours flew by so fast…read moreas performers after performers came out to captivate the crowd. Scotland pipes and drums, cultural dances, fiddlers, drill teams, and much more can be seen before a grand finale of fireworks behind the Edinburgh Castle. The military tattoo is an annual event that takes place during August. Performances happen almost every evening of the month and is held even in the rain. Umbrellas are not permitted, so make sure to wear a poncho for inclement weather. We were unlucky with the weather, but it is truly commendable how all the performers can pull it off in the rain. The sections with the best seats were already sold out two months in advance. We settled with seats at Row J in Section 4 for £145 each. Each section comes with packages causing the varying prices. For Section 4, it was the Wallace Package that included The Scotch Whisky Experience prior to the show. The spot had a adequate angle of facing the performances and was not blocked much by the surrounding audience.