Museums in Edinburgh and The Lothians

The National Museum of Scotland
A landmark building in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town. Their collections tell you the story of Scotland, its land, people and culture.

Writers' Museum and Makars' Court
Located within the 17th century Lady Stairs' House, The Writers' Museum is dedicated to the lives and work of Scotland's great literary figures.

Museum of Childhood
Described as 'the noisiest museum in the world', the Museum of Childhood is a favourite with adults and children alike. It is a treasure house crammed full of objects telling of childhood past and present.

The People's Story
The People's Story is housed in the Cannongate Tolbooth, a former tax collecting house, court and prison. It is now a museum that focuses on the history of the ordinary people of Edinburgh.

The Museum of Edinburgh
The Museum of Edinburgh is a series of interconnected 16th and 17th century buildings situated on the Royal Mile in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town. Formerly known as Huntly House, the museum specialises in the history of Edinburgh from the earliest settlement to the present day.

National Museum of Flight
Situated in East Lothian.

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