Museums

Museums of the Royal Mile

The Writers' Museum and Makars' Court  Dedicated to the lives and work of Scotland's great literary figures, particularly Robert Louis Stevenson, Robert Burns and Sir Walter Scott.

Museum of Childhood  Described as 'the noisiest museum in the world' The Museum of Childhood tells of childhood past and present. A favourite with adults and children alike.

The People's Story  Housed in the Canongate Tolbooth, a former tax collecting house, court and prison, The People's Story tells the history of the people of Edinburgh.

Museum of Edinburgh  Packed with artefacts illustrating the history of Edinburgh including the National Covenant, Greyfriar's Bobby's feeding bowl and fine Edinburgh glass.

Edinburgh Brass Rubbing Centre Take home your own piece of Medieval history including knights, Pictish symbols and Celtic designs. No previous experience needed.

Waterfront Museums

Lauriston Castle and Grounds Travel back to the elegant days at the dawn of the twentieth century with a rich collection of Edwardian furniture and applied art.

Queensferry Museum Comanding magnificent views over the bridges spanning the River Forth the museum traces the history of the people of Queensferry and Dalmeny.

Newhaven Heritage Museum This museum is now closed and we are aiming to provide an alternative non-building based museum service to the Newhaven Community. Further details will be released nearer the time.

Museums Services

The Museum Collections Centre

Archaeological Services