SeeHistoric siteOld Town

Museum of Edinburgh

Museum of city history in a mustard-hued mansion built in 1570.

Address: 142 Canongate, EH8 8DD
Getting there: opposite Canongate Kirk
Hours: Daily 10AM-5PM
Price: Free
Phone: +441312207720
Website: edinburghmuseums.org.uk (opens in a new tab)

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