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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11:31 AM Saturday, May 26
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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.
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OMG was this trip worth it's weight in gold. Pete, our driver, was fun and knowledgeable. The tour itself couldn't have been better - even though it was a cold rainy day - we all seemed to have a great time.
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Perfect day, perfect tour. Length was just to that point where you've "had enough for today"...our driver/guide Shames was great. Very funny, very knowledgeable and kept us all very interested. Even went out of his was during lunch break to find a place for my wife and I to go horseback riding the following day. The stop in Inverayray for lunch was probably a bit longer than it needed to be as it is a tiny little town with not very many options of places to eat. But all in all a fantastic tour and highly RECCOMEND
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This is a wonderful tour. Our guide and driver Michael was well informed, entertaining and patient with everyone. We had a great time!
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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.
