Black Thorn Tattoo

Black Thorn Tattoo is a friendly, professional tattoo studio located in Edinburgh, fully licensed by Edinburgh City Council. The studio is run by a team of artists working across styles including fine line, traditional, japanese, and abstract tattooing, and it prides itself on being a modern, hygienic, fun and safe space. Diversity and inclusiveness are central to the studio's ethos, with a clear welcome extended to all clients, including the LGBTQIA community. The team includes artists Jeff "JFK" Kohl, "Red Dead Meg," Tenacious Fi Colley, and McMichaelson.ink, each contributing their own style to the shop's offering.

Appointments are always available and walk-ins are welcome, with free consultations offered for anyone considering new work. The Edinburgh studio keeps flexible hours, opening for appointments on Sundays and Mondays and running longer hours from Tuesday to Saturday, either by appointment or walk-in. This accessible approach, paired with a genuinely welcoming atmosphere, makes it a straightforward, laid-back place to get tattooed, whether visitors are booking ahead for custom work or dropping in on the day for something spontaneous.