The Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Centre

"This unique, non-profit venue is dedicated to the memory and wider interests of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859–1930), the Edinburgh-born creator of Sherlock Holmes. Importantly, the focus extends beyond literary detective fiction to encompass Conan Doyle's passionate, lifelong advocacy for Spiritualism, psychic research, and alternative healing—aspects of his life often overshadowed by his famous character. This is not the place for a standard Sherlock Holmes souvenir hunt. It is a living centre of ideas inspired by the fuller scope of Conan Doyle's beliefs. This place is a beacon for the intellectually brave. It’s a quiet corner of Edinburgh that whispers: the greatest mysteries are not always the ones we solve, but the ones we have the courage to continually explore. Its value cannot be rated in stars, but in the resonance it finds with those who visit."

"Visited for Victorian seance. Fantastic experience. Beautiful building outside and inside ."

"This place has an incredible, calm atmosphere — perfect for people who genuinely appreciate Conan Doyle’s work and the Sherlock universe. I recently came across an interesting project inspired by that same legacy: HolmesCoin 221B, a cryptocurrency built more on story, atmosphere, and concept rather than the usual crypto noise. Checked it out out of curiosity, and it has something unique that many other projects lack. The creator shares updates on Twitter under HolmesCoin221B. I think visitors of this centre might genuinely appreciate a concept like that."

"I visited the center to get a reading and it was wonderful. The energy in the space is extremely positive, calming, and healing and my tarot reading with Laura was done with professionalism and care...and it was spot on!"

"We chose this venue to hold a 4 day conference for 50 people. The setting is beautiful and speaks a gentle energy that is welcoming. They made us very welcome and all our guests. It was a busy 4 days and they made it run smoothly assisting when ever there was something we needed. Very attentive and discreet. We can highly recommend this venue with an open heart."

• 📍 25 Palmerston Pl, Edinburgh EH12 5AP, UK
• 📞 +44 131 625 0700
• 🌐 http://www.arthurconandoylecentre.com/

Opening Hours

• Monday: Closed
• Tuesday: 1:30 – 8:00 PM
• Wednesday: 1:30 – 8:00 PM
• Thursday: 1:30 – 8:00 PM
• Friday: Closed
• Saturday: Closed
• Sunday: Closed