Travelling in · East Lothian

A tattoo artist near Musselburgh, practically next door.

Musselburgh is about as close to the studio as anywhere off this list gets — direct trains into Edinburgh Waverley take roughly six to eight minutes. For black & grey realism built up over several sessions, that's about as convenient as a commute gets.

The easiest journey on this list

East Lothian sits right on Edinburgh's doorstep, and Musselburgh is the closest of the surrounding towns. Clients here don't have to think much about logistics — the trip in is short enough to do without planning a whole day around it.

Getting here

Direct ScotRail services run from Musselburgh into Edinburgh Waverley roughly every half hour, journey time around six to eight minutes on the fastest trains. Studio XIII Gallery is a short walk from the station once you arrive.

Good for bigger projects

Because the journey is so short, Musselburgh is one of the more practical starting points for a sleeve or another multi-session piece — fitting in appointments doesn't need to compete with a long commute each time.

Good to know

Travelling from Musselburgh

How far is Musselburgh from the studio really?
About as close as it gets — direct trains from Musselburgh into Edinburgh Waverley take around six to eight minutes, with roughly one every half hour through the day. It's closer to a short hop than a journey.
Is Musselburgh close enough for a sleeve built over several sessions?
Yes — it's one of the easier commutes on this list, which makes it well suited to larger pieces built up over multiple sittings without each one feeling like a big trip.
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