John Knox House
John Knox House
High Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1SR
- Telephone 0131 556 2647
This museum on the Royal Mile, containing many decorations and paintings from the 500 years since it was first built, is reputed to be the home of 16th-century Protestant reformer John Knox. The building is occasionally used by the adjacent Scottish Storytelling Centre for special events.
Reviews & features
Edinburgh's Royal Mile takes in hundreds of years of history and drama
16 Feb 2011
A haven for tourists and the centrepoint of historic Edinburgh
The Royal Mile begins as you leave the castle. On the right is the Scotch Whisky Experience – the perfect introduction to the history and alchemy of Scotland’s national drink – complete with a dram at the end. On the left, the tower with the…
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