Visit & Contact

1 Customs Wharf, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 6AL.

The entrance faces the water on Customs Wharf, set back from Commercial Street through a stone archway. The dark archway leads onto the wharf and the door is on the right.

Gallery and café entry is free. Some events require booking through Eventbrite. See what’s on.

Opening times

Monday to Saturday, 9am to 5pm Sunday, 9am to 4pm

Williams and Johnson café keeps its own hours.
Brown’s of Leith, at 4-6 The Shore, is open Thursday to Sunday, 8am to 10pm.

Access

The route from Commercial Street to the wharf passes through a stone archway. The surface is cobbled and uneven. A second drop-off is at Dock Place.

Main entrance has 1380mm clear width with both door leaves open, 890mm with one. Doors are not automatic. Staff will assist on request, or in advance on 0131 510 7571.
An accessible toilet is on the ground floor. Gender-neutral toilets throughout.

The full accessibility document includes floor plans and emergency procedures. For another format, or anything not covered here: hello@customlane.co, 0131 510 7571.

A safer space

Custom Lane is for everyone. Inclusive of gender, sexuality, age, race, ethnicity, culture, nationality, religion and belief, disability, political belief, marital, maternity and parental status, socioeconomic status and minority groups. Zero tolerance for discrimination, harassment, violence and abuse.

A member of staff is on duty at every event as the point of contact for access needs and welfare concerns. Names and pronouns are respected.

Programming aims to lower barriers for designers and makers who face them. Hirers are encouraged to work with Neuk Collective on neurodivergent-friendly events. Content warnings appear on sensitive material. Photography is disclosed in advance and opting out is always possible. Prayer, multi-faith and quiet space can be arranged through the Building Manager.

Feedback shapes how we work. hello@customlane.co.