Discover The Real Auld Reekie
Discover the real heart of Old Edinburgh on this walking tour down the Royal Mile and through centuries of history. Starting in the ancient Lawnmarket area we take you to the oldest buildings in the city, and on the way hear the folklore tales of riots, battles, kings and queens and horrible crimes. We will also take off the tourist trail and into the atmospheric closes and wynds of the Old Town, for an authentic Edinburgh experience unchanged for hundreds of years.
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Museum of Edinburgh
142 Canongate, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH8 8DD, Telephone +44 (0) 131 529 4143
The Museum of Edinburgh is a series of interconnected 16th and 17th century buildings situated on the Royal Mile in the heart of Edinburgh Old Town. It is home to important collections relating to the history of Edinburgh, from prehistoric times to present day. Formerly known as Huntly House, the museum is packed with artefacts that illustrate the development of the city including the original plans for Edinburgh's New Town drawn by architect James Craig. One of the museum's great treasures is the National Covenant, signed by Scotland's presbyterian leadership in 1638, while the collections of Scottish pottery and items relating to Field Marshal Earl Haig are of national importance.
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Opening Times: All Year: mon - sat: 1000-1700; During Edinburgh Festival: sun: 1400-1700
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