Absolutely amazing service provided from start to finish. Nicola & Alana were fantastic and made me feel so comfortable and confident that I was in good hands. I’m totally in love with the finishe... See more
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Keep returning, such friendly artists, clean environment and so welcoming. In the process of having my leg done and can’t get over how patient Nicola has been and helping me design the tattoo
Great wee family run studio, been a couple times now and not been disappointed. Great work at a good price highly recommend anyone looking for some new ink work.
I had a great experience with Martial arts ink, very friendly staff. Nicola was great, kept me well informed about aftercare etc Very happy with my new tattoo, looks amazing !
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- martialartink.co.uk
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Absolutely love my new tattoo by…
Absolutely love my new tattoo by Nicola. I was comfortable the entire time and she was very informative.
October 29, 2025
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Loved my tattoo from Allanah
Loved my tattoo from Allanah, won’t be going anywhere else from now on for my tattoos
October 29, 2025
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Had tattoos done today one by Nicola…
Had tattoos done today one by Nicola and one by Allanah both very professional made u feel very welcome and excellent at what they do will be definitely be booking in for more tattoos very soon
October 23, 2025
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i really recommend martial art ink…
i really recommend martial art ink great service unreal tattoos! make u feel so at ease and welcomed will be using martial art ink in future!
October 23, 2025
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This was now my 5th tattoo by Nicola…
This was now my 5th tattoo by Nicola and she smashed it again. Very welcoming and professional every step of the way. Will be visiting again very soon.
October 20, 2025
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Highly recommend
Allanah and Nicola are friendly yet professional. Lovely clean shop. Brilliant work by Allanah. Will definitely be back for more work. Highly recommend.
September 16, 2025
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Highly recommend 💫💫💫💫💫💫💫
Amazing work 💙 Majik rejuvenation ... ...& So gentle ...
Efficient, competent 💫 Surgically clean & professional workshop with an excellent atmosphere.
Look forward to the next appointment ☺️🤞🏻
Thanx Nicola
🍀Good fortune to your company🍀
September 22, 2025
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First Visit to Martial Art Ink
This was my first time using Martial Art Ink, Nicola was professional from start to finish. Already arranging more Ink i would like done in the coming months.
September 17, 2025
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Amazing tattoo
I would highly recommend martial art ink
Excellent service and beautiful tattoo done by Nicola
Great studio
Very professional
Im already planning my next visit
August 22, 2025
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Another great tattoo done this week by…
Another great tattoo done this week by Nicola, looking amazing as always ! Thanks again
August 11, 2025
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Fab experience
Fab experience. Got exactly what I wanted in a relaxed environment from Nicola, a really professional, talented artist. From design to aftercare advice, Nicola made sure I was happy.
July 31, 2025
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Reply from Martial Art Ink
Loved working on your design! Until next time ;)
Love my tattoo
This was my second visit, again I felt very relaxed in a lovely environment, Nicola was great and so easy to chat to.
So happy with my tattoo, won’t be my last visit.
July 22, 2025
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Reply from Martial Art Ink
Thank you so much! :)
Nicola was both professional and very…
Nicola was both professional and very friendly. Had a great experience and will be back for another tattoo 😊
July 18, 2025
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Reply from Martial Art Ink
Thanks so much! Was lovely having you in the studio :)
Fantastic visit today
Fantastic visit today. Nicola done exactly as I asked and the whole experience with her in the studio is simply amazing! I will be back.
July 17, 2025
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Reply from Martial Art Ink
Thanks so much for the trust again! Always a pleasure having you in the studio :)
Amazing experience
Amazing experience, Allanah was amazing, will definitely be back
June 17, 2025
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Reply from Martial Art Ink
Thanks so much! Your wee highland coos were such a fun idea!
I would highly recommend Martial Art Tattoo
I would highly recommend Martial Art Ink,just got my first tattoo done today by Allanah she did a brilliant job.Will defiantly go back.Very relaxed atmosphere too 😃
June 10, 2025
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Reply from Martial Art Ink
Thank you so much! Looking forward to having you back in the studio :)
First time ,will definitely return for more tattoos
Nicola makes you feel so welcoming so calm,she listens to everything you ask makes sure your 100 % comfortable in your choice . I am absolutely over the moon with my tattoo,so glad I trusted Martial Art ink with mine 💗,I will definitely be returning for more X
May 15, 2025
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Reply from Martial Art Ink
So glad you are happy :)
1st Tattoo
Can’t fault the team at Martial Art Ink. They captured what I wanted perfectly and Allanah did the tattoo and was both professional and did it to a very high standard. Would recommend very much.
February 14, 2025
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Reply from Martial Art Ink
Thank you! Thanks for the trust :)
Would 100% recommend
Nicola has done the majority of my tattoos and I wouldn’t go anywhere else. She makes you feel very comfortable, listens to exactly what you would like and happy to make any changes. Very sterile environment and she is now using second skin which I’m finding is so good during the healing process. Would 100% recommend!
October 4, 2024
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Reply from Martial Art Ink
Thank you Leah! Always good to see you :)
Got another tattoo after 40yrs..nicola…
Got another tattoo after 40yrs..nicola put me at ease & her preparation & detail was excellent..I'll come back down from inverurie just to get my next one done at her tattoo studio..& had a fine blether during it also..thankyou nicola..& good luck in the Europeans 👍xx
September 26, 2024
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Reply from Martial Art Ink
Thank you so much :)
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