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Edinburgh Castle
Royal Mile,
Edinburgh,
EH1 2NG
Sitting atop the volcanic Castle Rock, Edinburgh Castle dominates the city skyline and is the most popular paid visitor attraction in Scotland. Events at the castle include regular re-enactments of events from its history, occasional concerts by…
National Museum of Scotland
Chambers Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1JF
In its landmark building, occupying more than half of Chambers Street, the National Museum of Scotland was formerly two different museums – the Royal Museum, built in 1861, and the more modern Museum of Scotland, completed in 1998. The facilities were…
National Museum of Flight
East Fortune Airfield,
North Berwick,
East Lothian,
EH39 5LF
Located at East Fortune Airfield, halfway between Haddington and East Linton, the National Museum of Flight has a varied collection of aeroplanes and aviation paraphernalia such as parachutes and radar equipment. The museum takes part in festivals such…
Museum of Edinburgh
Huntly House, 142 Canongate,
Edinburgh,
EH8 8DD
Situated in a series of interconnected 16th- and 17th-century buildings on the Royal Mile, the Museum of Edinburgh depicts the city's origins, history and legends. Among notable artefacts is the National Covenant and the feeding bowl and collar…
Museum on the Mound
The Mound,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1YZ
Hosted inside the Bank of Scotland's head office, this museum is all about money. Learn how money has evolved over the past 4000 years or try cracking a safe.
National Museums Collection Centre
Granton,
Edinburgh,
EH5 1JA
Following the redevelopment of the National Museum, two new collection buildings have also been added to the storage and conservation centre at Granton. From vintage motorbikes to whale and dinosaur bones – it’s all there.
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
Castlehill, Royal Mile,
Edinburgh,
EH1 2ND
The eye-catching Camera Obscura building (which is lit up with different colours at night) stands at the top of the Royal Mile and contains an amazing range of optical experiences across five floors, including the Vortex, Mirror Maze and Shrinking and…
Gladstone's Land
477b Lawnmarket,
Edinburgh,
EH1 2NT
Completed in 1620, Gladstone’s Land at the top of the Royal Mile is a typical example of a medieval Old Town tenement. Visitors can step back in time to bustling and turbulent 17th-century Edinburgh, explore Thomas Gladstone’s home and to discover the…
Museum of Fire
76–78 Lauriston Place,
Edinburgh,
EH3 9DE
The museum inside this fire station tells the story of the oldest fire brigade in the UK, formed in 1824. See genuine artefacts including horse-drawn fire engines and early motor models.
National War Museum of Scotland
Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile,
Edinburgh,
EH1 2NA
Located inside Edinburgh Castle, the museum explores over 400 years of the Scottish military experience. Exhibits include weapons and uniforms from various conflicts, a gallery of military paintings and recruitment posters, and occasional weekend events…
Our Dynamic Earth
Holyrood Road,
Edinburgh,
EH8 8AS
Located directly between the Scottish Parliament Building and Arthur’s Seat, Our Dynamic Earth presents a linear journey through the creation of the earth, from the Big Bang to the present day. Exhibitions make use of sounds, smell and visuals to make…
Palace of Holyroodhouse
Royal Mile,
Edinburgh,
EH8 8DX
The official Scottish residence of the Queen, this baroque palace was once home to Mary Queen of Scots and now houses the great artworks and tapestries of its regal residents.
Scotch Whisky Experience
354 Castlehill, Royal Mile,
Edinburgh,
EH1 2NE
Once you have staggered down from the windswept Castle, the warm interior of the Whisky Centre could not seem more attractive. The tour of the centre is, mercifully, mostly seated, and involves a series of films, demonstrations and a 'Barrel Ride' to…
Surgeons' Hall Museum
Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Nicolson Street,
Edinburgh,
EH8 9DW
Over the road from the Edinburgh Festival Theatre, the Surgeons' Hall Museum houses one of the largest collections of surgical material in the UK. As well as permanent exhibitions concerning the history of surgery, dentistry and pathological anatomy…
Anatomical Museum
Doorway 3, Old Medical School, Teviot Place,
Edinburgh,
EH8 9XD
The University's collection of anatomical teaching models, death masks, and the remains of infamous bodysnatchers Burke and Hare. Open to the public for free on selected open days only – usually the last Saturday of each month.
Brass Rubbing Centre
Chalmers Close, High Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1SS
Just off the Royal Mile in Trinity Apse, the only surviving fragment of the 15th century Trinity College Church and Hospital, the centre provides an opportunity to make rubbings from a variety of replica monumental brasses, such as figures of medieval…
Georgian House
7 Charlotte Square,
Edinburgh,
EH2 4DR
Located in Edinburgh’s New Town, this elegant late-18th century Georgian town house is typical of the area’s architectural style, and contains a fine collection of furniture, porcelain, silver and pictures from the period. Features include a 'below…
Hopetoun House
Shore Road, South Queensferry,
Edinburgh,
EH30 9SL
Located near South Queensferry, Hopetoun House is one of Scotland’s finest stately homes, open to visitors during the summer months. It occasionally holds classical musical recitals, as well as sporting activities such as clay shooting. As a traditional…
John Knox House
High Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1SR
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…
Midlothian Snow Sports Centre
Biggar Road, Hillend,
Edinburgh,
EH10 7DU
Europe's longest artificial ski slope is the perfect place to learn or hone skiing and snowboarding skills. Mountain bikers can take the chairlift before enjoying the new 600 metre downhill mountain bike trail. The centre also houses a competitively…
