Artist in Residence

Saturday & Sunday in The Unicorn Room

12 pm - 3pm

We're thrilled to introduce our Artist in Residence programme aimed at supporting Edinburgh's vibrant art scene & creative community. We've selected a local creative Wendy Helliwell as our next Artist in Residence, taking up position in the Unicorn Room from August to October.

As a visual artist, Wendy takes inspiration from fashion and pop culture in her work. Primarily self-taught, Wendy incorporates multiple materials. such as fashion magazines and clothing, in a sustainable and innovative way, to create unique, three dimensional art forms. One of Wendy's piece's already hangs proudly on the walls of the hotel - the iconic "Virgin Lips" which you'll find just by our Concierge Desk.

Watch in August as Wendy, inspired by The Edinburgh Festival Fringe, will give discarded Festival materials, such as promotional flyers, a new lease of life to create never before seen art pieces, which will then be on sale and displayed in our beautiful red staircase leading to our Oculus lounge.

Catch Wendy in the Oculus Lounge on weekends from 1st August 2024. Plus, while you're there on Saturdays & Sundays, why not indulge in our new Afternoon Tea? It's a perfect blend of culture and comfort.

*Applications are now open for future aspiring artists that would like to be considered for Virgin Hotels Edinburgh’s Artist in Residence initiative. Email [email protected] for an application form