Live Illustrator Edinburgh & Scotland
Edinburgh has one of the most active conference and corporate events scenes in the UK, and for a live illustrator, Edinburgh’s one of the best places in the world to live and work (yes I’m biased, I was born here, studied here, and nowadays live just 1 stop away on the train).
Illustrated Live has helped government strategy, climate summits, away days to public sector conferences and goal-setting workshops for global brands like Lululemon. Katie Chappell is a live event illustrator based in Berwick-upon-Tweed who works at conferences and corporate events across Edinburgh and Scotland.
We’re proud to provide live event illustration and graphic recording for organisations and brands all over the world, but there’s nowt nicer than support events closer to home in Edinburgh and Scotland. 🏴
Live illustration
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for Scottish events
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Live illustration ✳︎ for Scottish events ✳︎
Live Illustration for Scottish Events
We've illustrated events for the Scottish Parliament, the Scottish Government, and Edinburgh Zoo, as well as organisations across the public and private sector throughout Scotland.
Code Red: The Role of Parliament in Climate and Ecological Emergencies
A live online illustration for the Scottish Parliament during a high-profile event on climate and ecological policy
National Strategy for Economic Transformation (NSET) Programme Team Away Day
In-person graphic recording for the Scottish Government in Edinburgh, capturing a full day of strategic discussion
Edinburgh Zoo Corporate Event
Live illustration for Edinburgh Zoo, capturing a catering strategy day and bringing new menu concepts to life visually
"We really like the illustration and the video is fascinating — you have done a great job capturing the event."
— Scottish Parliament
"We were very pleased with the results of Illustrated Live's graphic recording. Thanks again for coming along, Katie."
— Scottish Government (NSET)
“Working with Katie was an absolute dream! She was very professional and our event guests loved the interactive live drawing experience.
Would definitely work with Katie again.”
-Lululemon Edinburgh
What Illustrated Live Provides - live illustrator Edinburgh
While your speakers talk, we draw. The key themes, decisions, and ideas from your event are captured live as a single illustrated visual. We’re speedy! Your finished live illustration files are delivered within 15-30 minutes of your event ending, complete with a timelapse animation for social media. So you can wow your attendees before they even get home 😎
Every Edinburgh booking includes:
A high-resolution illustrated summary of your event
A timelapse animation as an MP4, ready to share
An accessibility description suitable for screen readers
Same-day delivery within 30 minutes or less ⚡️
We work with organisations of all sizes and can provide a single illustrator or match you with a network of professional illustrators depending on the scale of your event. We’ve helped source up to 15 illustrators at a time for events with lots of breakout rooms.
Pricing - how much does live illustration in Edinburgh cost?
Remote event illustration from £595 + VAT.
In-person Edinburgh and Scotland bookings from £1,500 + VAT.
Travel from Berwick-upon-Tweed — we're just 45 minutes from Edinburgh and regularly work across Scotland with no travel surcharge for Edinburgh bookings.
Multi-day conferences and repeat bookings are quoted individually.
Edinburgh Venues We've Worked At
Katie Chappell and the Illustrated Live team have worked at venues across Edinburgh, including:
Creative Scotland, Waterloo Place
Live illustration during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.Dynamic Earth, Holyrood
Live event illustration at one of Edinburgh's best known conference venues.Craghoppers, George Street
Live window painting on the shop front, with hand-drawn marine and nature illustrations.Lululemon, George Street
Live scribing at a goal-setting workshop and brand activation.Edinburgh Zoo (RZSS)
Live illustration for a corporate catering strategy day. - University of Edinburgh. Graphic recording at a sustainability and equality event.Scottish Government, Surgeon’s Quarter, Prince Phillip Building
In-person graphic recording for the National Strategy for Economic Transformation (NSET) programme team away day.Scottish Parliament, Holyrood (online/remote)
Live online illustration for Code Red: The Role of Parliament in Climate and Ecological Emergencies.
Live Illustration in Action: Edinburgh & Scotland
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes - we're based 45 minutes from Edinburgh and work regularly across Scotland. There's no travel surcharge for Edinburgh bookings.
Do you travel to Edinburgh for in-person events?
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Typically 4–8 weeks ahead is ideal, though shorter timelines can sometimes be accommodated.
How far in advance should I book?
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Yes - we've been illustrating virtual events since 2020, including for the Scottish Parliament during lockdown. Remote bookings work seamlessly via Zoom, Teams, or any custom platform.
Can you illustrate online events for Scottish organisations?
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What do I receive after the event? Can I see more examples of your work?
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A high-resolution illustration, a timelapse animation, and an accessibility description - all delivered within 30 minutes of your event ending. You can see more examples of our work, and what the process looks like on our main live illustration page here.
Get In Touch
I’ll be happy to provide a quote for live illustration and graphic recording at your event.
Please fill in the contact form on this page
Speak to you soon!
Katie & the Illustrated Live team
