DETAILS
GENERAL INFORMATION
Located right on the Royal Mile, the Museum of Edinburgh offers an incredible look at the history of the city. In fact, this is an excellent starting point for your vacation so you have a better understanding as you explore more of Edinburgh!
Insider Tip
Take a right as you exit the museum and cross the street. Just a few steps down the Mile, you’ll see Dunbar’s Close on the left. Step in for a serene, secluded, not-so-secret garden!
This 16th-century house tells the city's history through old artifacts and quirky tales.
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You can't miss the colourful facade of Huntly House, brightly renovated in red and yellow ochre, opposite the Tolbooth clock on the Royal Mile.
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A fascinating museum of local history, displaying Scottish pottery and Edinburgh silver and glassware.
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Address: 142-146 Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8DD, UK
Phone: +44 131 529 4143
Hours: Closed (Opens at 10:00am)
PHOTOS
Insider Tip
Insider Tip
Take a right as you exit the museum and cross the street. Just a few steps down the Mile, you’ll see Dunbar’s Close on the left. Step in for a serene, secluded, not-so-secret garden!
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