Culture

Museum Collection Centre

Free Entry | Donations Welcome

Discover many interesting objects on ‘open storage’ display.

Scott Monument

Access to all levels - Adult £8, Concession £6, Child £5. Level 1 and Museum - Adult £6, Concession £4, Child £3

On the death of Sir Walter Scott in 1832, the great and good of the city came together to agree on a fitting monument to this outstanding Scottish

Nelson Monument

£5 entry

Perched high on Calton Hill in the east end of the city centre, is the monument to Admiral Lord Nelson's victory, and death, at the battle of Trafalgar on 21 October 1805.

The Writers' Museum

Free Entry | Donations Welcome

The Writers’ Museum celebrates the lives of three giants of Scottish Literature – Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott and Robert Louis Stevenson.

City Art Centre

Free Entry | Donations Welcome

The City of Edinburgh’s Art collection is one of the finest in Scotland, and includes works by the most important Scottish artists.

Makars' Court

Public access 24/7

Makars’ Court is an evolving national literary monument where you can see some of the famous words of great Scottish writers inscribed in the flags

Queensferry Museum

Free Entry | Donations Welcome

Queensferry Museum shows the traditions and historic past of the village and neighbouring Dalmeny. With wonderful views onto the Firth of Forth, the museum is a perfect starting point to learn all about history of the Ferry.

City Observatory

Edinburgh's City Observatory, also known as the Playfair Observatory, is a fascinating place, where the optimism and excitement of early scientific advances can still be felt.