Recording Studio Experiences
& Gift Vouchers in Edinburgh

Experience the thrill of professional music production with recording studio experiences in Edinburgh’s Royal Mile. At Offbeat Studios, you can record your own song, develop your singing, or explore the fun, creative recording sessions in a working world-class studio trusted by artists and broadcasters.

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Trusted by Artists, Authors & Broadcasters

Offbeat Audio, our main commercial studio is run by producer Iain McKinna and studio manager Kirsty McKinna projects for publishers, broadcasters, and performers around the world.

We're a BBC approved recording studio and an official programme supplier.

We record ADR for Netflix, Channel 4, and produce Audiobooks for Penguin, Canongate Books and all the main publishers.

If visiting Edinburgh for a creative break or looking for a special gift for someone at home,
Offbeat offers unforgettable studio experiences in the heart of the city.
We've been running experiences in our recording studio in Edinburgh's Royal Mile since 2011

Gift Vouchers

Give the gift of creativity with a personalised and guided recording session at Offbeat.

Choose from singing, music production or music video experiences, ideal for birthdays, anniversaries, or a unique surprise.

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Buy a Session

Buy any of our four experiences on offer for your own session, just let us know what you want to do with the studio time and we will help you achieve your creative goal.

All of our experiences are guided by producer Iain McKinna

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Experience a Professional Studio in Action

Offbeat Audio is a Film & TV & ADR and recording studio on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile.

Recent projects include:

ADR with Tilda Swinton - The End & The Room Next Door

Irvine Welsh - Reality Is Not Enough

Nicola Sturgeon’s audiobook - Frankly

Alan Cumming - The Traitors USA

Offbeat Music Production is the official website of Music Producer Iain McKinna

Over 50 albums productionsfrom Various Artists

Our Recording Experiences offer a rare opportunity to step inside a popular working studio

used by major artists, authors, and producers in an amazing location.

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Choose Your Recording Experience

Offbeat offers two ways to experience our Royal Mile recording studio.

Choose a short creative session for yourself or as a gift

or dive deeper with a full creative retreat, where you can stay, record and learn at your own pace.

Creative Retreats on the Royal Mile

Two days in the studio – two nights in the heart of Edinburgh

A private creative getaway designed for singers, writers, and artists who want to explore, record, or narrate something truly personal.

Work one-to-one with Iain McKinna, founder of Offbeat, in our BBC-approved Royal Mile studio — and stay in the adjoining apartment.
It’s a creative break that blends inspiration and relaxation in equal measure.

Day 1: 7 hours in the studio

Day 2: 4 hours in the studio

Includes: 2 nights’ accommodation

Choose your focus:

• Singing & Recording Experience

• Music Production Experience

• Music Video Secrets

• Audiobook or ADR Narration Experience

£1,400 – bring your partner free

Gift Experiences at Offbeat

Three hours in the studio – a taste of creativity on the Royal Mile

A relaxed and inspiring studio session guided by Iain McKinna, who, after running recording experiences for over fifteen years at the renowned Royal Mile Recording Experiences, has introduced many hundreds of aspiring musicians and audio fans to the world of the studio.

Whether you’re stepping up to the mic for the first time or curious about how professional productions are made, or even a combination of both, this is a hands-on way to experience the magic of the studio.

Choose from:

• The Singing Experience

• Music Production Experience

• Music Video Secrets

£275 – one person or a couple

Gift vouchers are open-dated and valid for one year.

They can be upgraded later to a full Creative Retreat.

Real Voices From Offbeat Audio

Tilda Swinton
In 2024 and 2025 we recorded ADR with Tilda Swinton on three movie projects and two Acoustic Guides
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Nicola Sturgeon
In 2025 we recorded Nicola Sturgeon narrating the audiobook of her memoir Frankly for Pan MacMillan
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Len Pennie
In 2024 we recorded the audiobook of Len Pennie's Poyums. In 2025 we recorded Poyums Annaw for Canongate Books
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Begin Your Offbeat Experience

From gift sessions to full creative retreats, singing, production, video, audiobook or ADR, discover your Offbeat experience on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile.

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Recording Studio Experiences
& Gift Vouchers in Edinburgh

Trusted by Artists, Authors & Broadcasters