Tattoos as an art form is something that has exploded in recent years, with your favourite celebrity, footballer and even pal down the pub sporting elaborate sleeve designs on their arms.
But when we think of a traditional tattoo studio in Edinburgh we often think of basement settings that are hidden away from society. Those of a certain generation still see tattoos as synonymous with criminality or a career at sea; however that perception has evolved immensely in the past decade or so.
One tattoo studio in the capital, which is located in the heart of Leith at the Shore, The Island, is a setting that exemplifies what the art form means in the modern age. Their residents all come from extremely different backgrounds, boasting an ex-chef, a tourism manager, fashion designer and animator - with one even using a Lino-cut printing technique that is uncommon around the world.
