Museum of Edinburgh (Huntly House)
- Address: Canongate, Edinburgh
- Hours: Mon - Sat: 10am - 5pm, Sun (during the Edinburgh Festival in August only): 12pm - 5pm. Closed Dec 25 - 26 and Jan 1 - 2
- Admission: Free but donations welcome
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It may not be the most spellbinding museum in town, but sentimentalists will love the Museum of Edinburgh, or Huntly House, just because it houses the collar and bowl of Greyfriars Bobby, that terrier symbol of devotion famous for sitting steadfastly on his master's grave.
Once you've paid your tribute to these relics, make your way through a series of restored 16th and 17th-century townhouses to trace the history of Edinburgh from its earliest days as a prehistoric settlement, to its Roman occupation and medieval crafts. If you're into the decorative arts - glass, ceramics, clocks and the like - you're in for a treat.
One of its most treasured artefacts is the National Covenant, a petition for religious freedom dating back to the 17th century; the museum also houses the original plans for the Georgian New Town, and the exhibitions run through to contemporary times.
Latest Reviews
Review by Mary W, April 2013
Doing what: West Highland Lochs and Castles Small Group Day Trip from Edinburgh
It was a really great tour! The highlands are beautiful and this is a geat way to see them.
Review by David P, April 2013
Doing what: Edinburgh City Hop-on Hop-off Tour
This was really a cool bus tour and I am glad that I booked it. Because we where only in Scotland a few days it allowed us to see much more than we would have seen on our own. I recommend this tour for anyone who has not visited Edinburgh; it will help you get familiar with the area and see sights that may not be within walking distance. It is easy to access the buses and hop on and off at the designated spots. We had a good time.
Review by rae, April 2013
Doing what: West Highland Lochs and Castles Small Group Day Trip from Edinburgh
awesome tour guide, wonderful trip, highly recommend
Practical Info
Fittingly, the Museum of Edinburgh is located in the heart of the Old Town. Take Buses 35 or 36, or walk from Edinburgh Waverley Station.
