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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The Edinburgh Dungeon
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Exhibitions
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?
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.
The Queen's Gallery - Palace Of Holyroodhouse
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Galleries
Edinburgh
Telephone:
+44 (131) 5565100Built in the shell of the former Holyrood Free Church and Duchess of Gordon's School, the Gallery provides purpose-built, state-of-the-art facilities to enable a programme of changing exhibitions from the Royal Collection.
The Royal Scottish Academy Building (Royal Scottish Academy)
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Galleries
Edinburgh
Telephone:
+44 (131) 2256671The Royal Scottish Academy is Scotland's premier organisation promoting contemporary Scottish art.
National Mining Museum Scotland
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- 5 Visitor Attraction
Newtongrange
Telephone:
+44 (131) 6637519Marvel at the sheer size of the National Mining Museum, be astounded by the engineering brilliance behind all the machinery and retrace the footsteps and struggles of the thousands of miners and their families before you.
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.
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.Scottish National Portrait Gallery
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- 4 Visitor Attraction
Edinburgh
Telephone:
+44 (131) 624 6200Visit one of Edinburgh’s most iconic buildings and explore a fascinating overview of Scotland past and present though a wealth of imagery encompassing painting, photography, sculpture and film
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.
Museum Collections Centre
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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.
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.
National Library Of Scotland
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Museums
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
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.
Camera Obscura And World Of Illusions
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- 5 Visitor Attraction
Edinburgh
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+44 (131) 2263709Camera Obscura and World of Illusions - where seeing is not believing! Welcome to Edinburgh's oldest visitor attraction, delighting visitors since 1835.
City Art Centre
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- 4 Arts Venue
Edinburgh
Telephone:
+44 (131) 5293993Located in the heart of the capital, with six exhibition galleries, the City Art Centre is Scotland's emporium of the visual arts.
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.
Westgate Gallery And Orangery Cafe
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North Berwick
Telephone:
+44 (1620) 894976Situated in the lovely seaside resort of North Berwick, the Westgate Gallery sells original works and limited edition prints, particularly of coastal views, the famous Bass Rock and local golf courses.
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.
Myreton Motor Museum
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Longniddry
Telephone:
+44 (1875) 870288A fascinating trip down memory lane not just for car lovers !
