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Top Recording Studios in Edinburgh
Searching for recording studios in Edinburgh, but not sure where to start? No worries, we know the city through and through! The city has a great variety of studios, from professional ones to private ones. It doesn't matter if you are looking for a spot to record with your band or solo; Edinburgh has various studios for you to pick from! Browse the list of professional recording studios in the city below, choose the one you like and book directly! It's never been easier!
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![Studio at Black Cave Recordings in New Town, Edinburgh]()
from £40
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6 guestsBlack Cave RecordingsNew Town, EdinburghBlack Cave Recording Studio is based in Edinburgh. It offers a professional but informal environment suited to artists at any stage of their project. The venue includes a compact recording room, with a booth. -
![Live Room at Groove Tunnel in Near Edinburgh]()
from £13
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4 guestsGroove TunnelNear EdinburghMMark M.
“Gear well-maintained, rooms clean, booking easy.” -
![The Red Room at Tonegarden Rehearsal and Recording Studios in Edinburgh]()
from £250
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5 guestsTonegarden Rehearsal and Recording StudiosEdinburghOur Red Room is a compact rehearsal space for up to 5 people. It offers an energetic vibe that connects you to Edinburgh’s music scene. Ideal for trios, duos, or punk bands. -
![The Gold Room at Tonegarden Rehearsal and Recording Studios in Edinburgh]()
from £250
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8 guestsTonegarden Rehearsal and Recording StudiosEdinburghThe Gold Room is our largest rehearsal space. It fits up to 8 people. It is acoustically treated for a balanced, neutral sound. This room is ideal for capturing every detail during practice. -
![Large Room at Groove Tunnel in Near Edinburgh]()
from £14
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6 guestsGroove TunnelNear EdinburghThe Large Room at The Groove Tunnel is an expansive, high-quality space designed for bands needing more room to spread out during rehearsals or recordings. -
![The Blue Room at Tonegarden Rehearsal and Recording Studios in Edinburgh]()
from £250
hire fee / per dayBook nowThe Blue Room
6 guestsTonegarden Rehearsal and Recording StudiosEdinburghOur venue offers three equipped rehearsal rooms to suit different band sizes and styles. The Red Room is a compact space for up to 5 people. It offers an energetic vibe for trios, duos, and punk bands. -
![Medium Room at Groove Tunnel in Near Edinburgh]()
from £13
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4 guestsGroove TunnelNear EdinburghThe Groove Tunnel, located in Eldin Industrial Estate, Loanhead, Edinburgh, is a top-notch recording and rehearsal studio offering high-quality facilities in a professional, comfortable setting. -
![Small Room at Groove Tunnel in Near Edinburgh]()
from £12
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3 guestsGroove TunnelNear EdinburghMaintained to the same high standards as the rest of the facility, the Small Room offers a comfortable and clean setting. Its efficient layout and professional atmosphere make it an ideal choice for detailed musical work. -
![The Studio at Studio128 in Leith, Edinburgh]()
from £400
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30 guestsStudio128Leith, EdinburghIt's an ideal space for shooting stills, video content, workshops and focus groups. It's ideal for recording sound and windows have blackout blinds. The studio is approx. -
![Versatile Space at Slow Progress Records and Coffee in Old Town, Edinburgh]()
from £20
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40 guestsSlow Progress Records and CoffeeOld Town, Edinburgh
#Supervenue
Previously the space has been used as an Edinburgh Fringe venue, a meeting space, a space for art, music and writing workshops, our monthly open mic session, local music social events and pop up markets. -
![Operations room at Barnton Bunker in Edinburgh]()
from £70
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100 guestsBarnton BunkerEdinburghThe location is highly accessible by car or public transportation, just outside of Edinburgh’s city centre. This space can be rented individually or in junction with other spaces in the venue.
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FAQs about Top Recording Studios in Edinburgh
In Edinburgh, prices of recording studios average £14 hire fee per hour. The cost depends on capacity, location, and equipment available. Some spaces may offer lower prices on certain days of the week, so make sure to keep an eye out for discounted options. You can find options that offer packages with crew or professional gear, which can also affect the booking costs. Here's a breakdown of price ranges in Edinburgh on Tagvenue (data from November 2025):
| From £13 | to £20 | hire fee per hour |
| From £250 | hire fee per day |
These are the venues within 1 mi from central Edinburgh, available to book on Tagvenue:
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Versatile Space at Slow Progress Records and Coffee
on 53 Blackfriars Street - 0.5 mi from centre.
Venue said: Versatile space in the back of a record and coffee shop in the Old Town of Edinburgh. Perfect for meetings, workshops, rehearsals, acoustic music/ spoken word performances. -
Studio at Black Cave Recordings
on 2/3 Greenside End - 0.8 mi from centre.
Venue said: Based in Edinburgh city-centre, we provide studio and location audio recording, music production, mixing & mastering & music production lessons. Past clients include BBC, Universal, Disney, Pixar, Amazon, Apple News, Vodafone -
The Gold Room at Tonegarden Rehearsal and Recording Studios
on Summerhall Pl - 1 mi from centre.
Venue said: It fits up to 8 people. It is acoustically treated for a balanced, neutral sound. This room is ideal for capturing every detail during practice. A colorful Jimi Hendrix mural and atmospheric LED lighting make this room unique.
Edinburgh is home to a range of recording studios that can be found around the city centre, the docks or in the residential area. If you'd like to stay in central Edinburgh, you should check out the recording studios in Old Town, Bonnington or Marchmont. There are various professional and hip studios in the Leith and Granton districts on the city's northern side. Sighthill and Slateford are two residential areas that are worth considering, as well as the area surrounding the Edinburgh Airport.
When you're booking a recording studio, you should check that all the essential equipment is available on-site. This includes a room with isolated walls that will improve the sound's quality, along with professional microphones with pop filters and headphones. A recording studio should usually also have a DAW and a mixing board, and appropriate software for recording and editing the final product. Many studios offer the services of a sound engineer included in their price, which could also help you with elevating your performance to a higher level.
Your Guide to Hiring Recording Studios in Edinburgh
Edinburgh is a vibrant city full of artists and musicians looking for a breakthrough. Whether you are a professional or someone looking to kick-off their dream career, hiring a recording studio is a great decision. The professional equipment and experienced staff can help you elevate your sound to completely different heights.
