Museum of Scottish writers, particularly Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott and Robert Louis Stevenson.
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Feb 2, 2025
I love all three of the writers included in this museum - especially Walter Scott - so this was a must for me on a long weekend in Edinburgh. I’ve actually been to it twice before. The displays coul…Full review by Tim R
Dec 23, 2024
The Writers' Museum in Edinburgh is a delightful and often-overlooked gem, nestled on the historic Royal Mile, celebrating Scotland’s literary legacy and the lives of some of its most famous authors.…Full review by trouville2000
Nov 24, 2024
This is a lovely little museum in a really old building, which is worth seeing just for itself. The displays covering 3 Scots writers are well laid out in separate rooms & it is an actively evolving …Full review by 234janicec
Hi all! Planning a visit to Scotland for hopefully October of this year (Covid depending). The Writer's Museum shows up on a lot of the lists of things to do in Edinburgh, but I'm wondering if it's worth it. I don't have any particular love for the three writers the museum focuses on, but the museum kept popping up in my searches! Would people recommend other museums over this one? We only have a few days in Edinburgh and are already planning a good chunk of time at the castle and Holyroodhouse. Would prefer non-art specific museums hence the pull towards this one. Thanks!
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No need to go to the writer's museum - I like those writers, but was not particularly fascinated by seeing their walking sticks or family photos. I would recommend downloading Rick …
No need to go to the writer's museum - I like those writers, but was not particularly fascinated by seeing their walking sticks or family photos. I would recommend downloading Rick Steves free audio "Edinburgh Royal Mile Walk", he points out more interesting things and talks about the history as you walk along - I learned so much! I also enjoyed "Mary Kings Close" but make sure you do a timed reservation because people were being turned away when we visited. Hope things will be open again and you can do your planned trip in October!
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