Museums, galleries & exhibitions in Edinburgh & The Lothians
Edinburgh’s museums, galleries & exhibitions showcase a vast number of fascinating artefacts. Don’t miss popular attractions such as the National Museum of Scotland, Our Dynamic Earth and the National Gallery of Scotland.
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National War Museum
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- 4 Museum
Edinburgh
Telephone:
+44 (300) 123 6789Within the walls of Edinburgh Castle, discover the impact of war on Scotland's history, identity and reputation abroad.
Queensferry Museum
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- 2 Museum
South Queensferry
Situated in the historic former royal burgh of Queensferry, the museum commands magnificent views of the two great bridges spanning the Forth.
Museum Of Childhood
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- 3 Museum
Edinburgh
Telephone:
+44 (131) 5294142Described as 'the noisiest museum in the world'.
Dunbar Town House Museum
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Museum Collections Centre
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Scottish Storytelling Centre - John Knox House
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- 4 Visitor Attraction
Edinburgh
Telephone:
+44(131)5569579The Scottish Storytelling Centre and John Knox House is the new home of Scotland's stories on Edinburgh's Royal Mile.
National Flag Heritage Centre
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- 4 Visitor Attraction
North Berwick
Telephone:
+44 (1620) 880306NATIONAL FLAG HERITAGE CENTRE
Athelstaneford - Birthplace of Scotland's Flag.
The St Andrew's Cross or Saltire is Scotland's national flag.The Royal Scottish Academy Building (Royal Scottish Academy)
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Edinburgh
Telephone:
+44 (131) 2256671The Royal Scottish Academy is Scotland's premier organisation promoting contemporary Scottish art.
Peter Potter Gallery
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Haddington
Telephone:
+44 (1620) 822080Peter Potter Gallery, hailed as the 'jewel in the crown' of East Lothian is a contemporary gallery showing visual art and craft exhibitions.
The Water Of Leith Visitor Centre
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- 4 Visitor Attraction
Edinburgh
Telephone:
+44 (131) 455 7367Experience the drama of river life and discover how to protect it at our free interactive river exhibition.
ScotlandsPeople Family History Centre
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- 4 Visitor Attraction
Telephone:
+44 (131) 314 4300Research your Scottish ancestry in Scotland's largest family history centre.
Bennie Museum
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- 2 Museum
Bathgate
Telephone:
+44 (1506) 634944The Bennie Museum opened in 1989 as a museum of Bathgate's history and life.
The People's Story
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- 3 Museum
Edinburgh
Telephone:
+44 (0)131 529 4057Housed in the late 16th century Canongate Tolbooth opposite Huntly House, ' The People's Story ' is a museum with a difference.
The Edinburgh Dungeon
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Edinburgh
Telephone:
+44 (131) 240 1001Exciting, scary and fun – delve into Scotland’s bloody history at the Edinburgh Dungeon. Experience live actors, dark history, thrilling rides and special effects… are you brave enough to face 80 minutes of Scotland’s most dramatic past?
National Museum Of Flight
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- 5 Museum
East Fortune
Telephone:
+44 (300) 123 6789Our historic First and Second World War airfield is full of atmosphere and home to 43 aircraft from the daunting early days of flight to the sleek sophistication of Concorde.
National Library Of Scotland
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Edinburgh
Telephone:
+44 (131) 6233700Scotland’s premier research library stages major exhibitions in summer and winter and showcases a selection of treasures throughout the year from the 15 million items it holds. Entry is free. It also runs a year round events programme, workshops and
Linlithgow Canal Centre - Boat Trip And Canal
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- 3 Visitor Attraction
Linlithgow
Telephone:
+44 (1506) 671215Cruise to the Avon Aqueduct on "St Magdalene" - a 40 seater canal boat. Departs 2:30 returns 5pm Sat & Sun. Half hour Town Boat Trips from 2 till 4:30pm. Tearoom and Canal Museum. Also charters & Hires.
Clan Tartan Centre - Leith Mills
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- 3 Tourist Shop
Edinburgh
Telephone:
+44 (131) 5535161Only 5 minutes from the Royal Yacht Britannia, you will find a world of truly Scottish style.
Scotch Whisky Experience - Visitor Attraction75
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- 5 Visitor Attraction
Edinburgh
Telephone:
0131 220 0441Experience Scotch Whisky - Take a barrel ride as you actually become part of the whisky making process. Journey through gently swaying fields of barley and on to the warmth of the Malt Kiln with its lingering smell of burning peat.
Myreton Motor Museum
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Longniddry
Telephone:
+44 (1875) 870288A fascinating trip down memory lane not just for car lovers !
