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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Dunbar Town House Museum
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National Museum Of Scotland
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- 5 Museum
Edinburgh
Telephone:
+44 (300) 123 6789The new National Museum of Scotland is now open!
We've invested more than £47 million to create one of the UK's best days out.
Prestongrange Museum
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- 3 Visitor Attraction
Prestonpans
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+44 (131) 6532904Prestongrange is on the site of a former colliery. It tells the story - past and present - of local industries and the people who worked in them.
Westgate Gallery and Orangery Café
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- 4 Visitor Attraction
North Berwick
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+44 (1620) 894976Westgate Gallery and Orangery Café is a great place to browse unique, quality gifts from Scotland.
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.
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
Almond Valley Heritage Centre
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- 4 Visitor Attraction
Livingston
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+44 (1506) 414957Friendly farm animals, play areas, green spaces and an innovative museum packed full of things to prod, sniff, shake and discover.
The Linlithgow Story
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- 3 Museum
Linlithgow
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+44 (1506) 670677The Linlithgow Story tells of the town's connection with the Stewart dynasty and the lives and occupations of its ordinary people, using artefacts supplemented by video and audio presentations.
National Museum Of Flight
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- 5 Museum
East Fortune
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+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.
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.
Scottish Storytelling Centre - John Knox House
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- 4 Visitor Attraction
Edinburgh
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+44(131)5569579The Scottish Storytelling Centre and John Knox House is the new home of Scotland's stories on Edinburgh's Royal Mile.
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.
The Royal Yacht Britannia, Edinburgh
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Historic Ships & Boats
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- 5 Visitor Attraction
Edinburgh
Telephone:
+44 (0) 131 555 5566Experience Scotland's Best Visitor Attraction. Follow in the footsteps of Royalty and explore this floating Royal residence with a fascinating audio tour of five decks (available in 22 different languages).
Pitclay Gallery-halflinbarns Schoolhouse
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North Berwick
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+44 (1314) 779459The Pitclay Gallery sits in a stunning location just three miles outside North Berwick where you can see the collectable ceramic artworks of David Cohen and Ronnie Fulton.
Royal Scots Regimental Museum
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- 4 Museum
Edinburgh
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+44 (131) 3105014The Regimental museum is housed in Edinburgh Castle and through paintings, artefacts, silver and medals their fascinating story is told, from formation to the present day.
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
Randolph Gallery
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Edinburgh
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+44 (131) 5562228The Randolph Gallery was established in Edinburgh in 1996 by Margaret Bruce and Alan Renfrew and promotes the work of leading contemporary realist and surrealist painters.
Peter Potter Gallery
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Haddington
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+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 Scottish National Gallery Of Modern Art
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- 4 Visitor Attraction
Edinburgh
Telephone:
+44 (131) 6246200Home to Scotland’s outstanding national collection of modern and contemporary art, the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art comprises two buildings, Modern One and Modern Two.
