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  • Curator sits admiring two paintings on display - both paintings are in gold frames View on a map

    City Art Centre

    Free entry | Recommended donation £3 | Last entry 4.30pm

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

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    Museum of Edinburgh

    Free entry | Recommended donation £3 | Last entry 4.30pm

    Iconic items, beautiful objects, fascinating facts and gruesome tales are waiting to be discovered in this beautiful 16th century museum. 

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    Lauriston Castle

    Free entry to the grounds | Gates open 8am - 4.30pm | Mimi's Mon - Fri 9am - 4pm; Sat & Sun 10am - 4pm

    A 16th century tower house with early 19th century additions set in stunning grounds overlooking the Firth of Forth.

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    The Writers' Museum

    Free entry | Recommended donation £3 | Last entry 4.30pm

    The Writers' Museum will be closed on Sunday 10th November. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause

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

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    Museum Collections Centre

    Free tours | Recommended donation £3

    Take a look behind the scenes and discover how museums look after the city's past