Large museum to visit. You need minimum 3 hours for the visit. It is free to the public. This is…read moreprobably the best museum in Scotland. The museum has three levels. A lot of walking. The second floor has cafeteria. The museum may be a link of three buildings. One for industry and Scotland display. The second building is mainly technology. The third building is all other kind displays.

Absolutely massive museum! Come mostly to learn about Scottish history; however, they have a bit…read moreof everything. Kids will love all the animals and technology in some of the exhibits. Definitely get a map - the museum Is maze like at times and cavernous. A tip would be to focus your visit on a small portion of the museum - it's overwhelming to see it all at once!

The most unique museum I have ever been to. Beware...this is Not for the squeamish…read more Surgeons' Hall Museums is an award winning Museum that is home to one of the largest and most historic pathology collections in England. It showcases the history of surgery and is so different from anything you have ever seen. I'm not in healthcare, I don't like anything that has to do with disease, yet, I couldn't stop looking. I was so intrigued. There was room after room of jars with body parts and showcases of how they see certain diseases. I couldn't stop looking. Venture up to the top floor to see the robotics and AI surgery exhibit....so interesting. to see the wave of the future. No photos allowed but it is worth the $10 entry fee.

I wasn't sure what to expect when we came here today but I've never seen anything like this museum…read morein my life! The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh was founded in 1505 and was originally used as a teaching museum for students of medicine. Its vast collection opened to the public in 1832. Here you will learn about the history of surgeries- how the medical field started and where it is headed. It was also fascinating to learn about William Burke and William Hare who murdered sixteen people in 1828 and sold the corpses to Robert Knox for dissection at his anatomy lectures. And I've never seen so many bones and organs on display! Many of the specimens show the results of certain diseases or injuries. Plus there are many historical surgical instruments, paintings and illustrations on display. There is also a section on medical advances like robot-assisted surgeries- something I have benefited from. No pictures are allowed so you'll have to come see it all for yourselves!

Touristy as hell. Book a morning appointment it's so much calmer and nicer…read more Get a guided tour. The stories are worth it. I couldn't quit figure out all the battles, there are so many, and the guide broke it all down as I stood on some of the oldest stone work in the world. The view alone. I believe my ticket was 20 plus. It included admission and a tour. There is a cafe shop inside with lovely lunch and coffee. Tips--read your tour info well. Many different tours with identifying umbrellas. Leave a bit early, the street is beautiful to make sure you've got the right group and wait it out if you have to. ANY mobility issues go easy on yourself . You don't have to keep up worth your tour, you'll run onto them again. Take care of yourself and ask for assistance if needed.

This castle entry needs reservations minimum 1 month ahead. I reserve the ticket 2 months ahead and…read moreget the time zone and date we want. If you try to buy the ticket at the same day, there is higher chance you will not get the ticket. The entrance is a up hill walk. But they do have handicap transportation. The castle has over 20 point of interest. There are several point of interest should not miss. The most important is the king gallery, the great hall and the prison of war. The king gallery is where the treasure and crown jewel located. The visit needs half days to complete. That includes one o'clock gun. Usually that time the courtyard fill of audience. You need to be hurrying to get a spot. The great hall back like a church. Good spot for photo.

This is the best art museum in Edinburgh. This museum has 4 levels of displays. It is free to…read morepublic and worth the visit. Level is more like museum shop and cafe. So you actually have three level. Level 2 is mostly Scottish arts. Level 3 is international arts. The level 4 is the international art with impression. I like Scottish arts. There is very different from most art museums dedicated to local artists. The visit takes 1.5 hours or more depending the detail of visit. There is two entrance due to elevation difference of the floor for ground access.

Situated in the heart of Edinburgh, the Scottish National Gallery is a small but delightful museum…read more While Scottish artists are the main focus, the National Gallery also houses works of art from famous European artists. All of Edinburgh's publicly owned museums and galleries offer free entry to their permanent collections, and National Galleries Scotland manage five buildings which provide access to a fantastic array of artworks. In the very heart of Edinburgh, on the Mound, which connects both Old and New Town, is the original National Gallery of Scotland itself, alongside its sister gallery, the Royal Scottish Academy building. Inside the building is a sumptuous series of open spaces with works by some of the world's greatest classic artists on display, alongside iconic works by Scottish painters. Artists like Rembrandt and Van Dyck are represented alongside Monet, Reubens and Titian, as well as British painters like Constable and Turner. One iconic picture which is often considered a definitively Scottish work is Edwin Landseer's Monarch of the Glen, featuring a majestic stag in front of a Scottish Highland backdrop.

Anatomical Museum is based in the Medical School of University of Edinburgh. It is open to public…read morelast Saturday of each month between 10am and 4pm. One of the highlights is William Burke's skeleton. Yes, Burke as in Burke and Hare, the pair who sold the corpses of their victims for medical dissection. After they were caught, Hare testified against Burke, Burke was hanged, Hare was released and disappeared. There is something ironic about the fact that Burke's skeleton ended up on display in the museum. There are skeletons and skulls of many different species on display. The most impressive ones are the elephant skeletons in the entrance. You can also enter into an anatomy lecture theatre, which I believe is still in use. I haven't been to Surgeons' Hall Museum, but I suspect that these two museums are similar. Overall, I enjoyed my visit to the Anatomical Museum. I didn't have a problem with the skeletons and bones, but walked past the displays of dissections rather fast:) It is not a big museum. So you can combine a visit there on a Saturday morning with lunch or some other activity outside.

The Anatomical Museum is a bit hard to find, but is open to the public on the last Saturday of the…read moremonth. Just give yourself a minute to find it. One if the photos I included here is of the old set up which is a bit more theatrical than the current, but I suppose less practical. The other photo is a pano view of the downstairs doorway where the elephants stand today. Photos are not allowed upstairs. The museum has animal skeletons as well as a few notable human forms including the last man who was sentenced to be executed and given to the medical school, and William Burke for which the museum is probably best known. I would not suggest bringing young children as the specimens are fragile and many are not behind glass. There are also some which may be too much for sensitive visitors, like foetuses in various stages, or a body which had been preserved (embalming possibly? I've forgotten). The museum is free, and definitely an interesting way to spend a few hours. Just one more thing to keep in mind, this is usually closed to the public and is most often a place for students to study the specimens. They will probably be there if you visit and they appreciate being able to ignore you.

I am so envious of people who live in the UK and have access to all of these incredible museums and…read morefree too. This is another stunning museum. You can easily spend a day here. I would recommend coming here when you are not rushed so you can fully take in the experience. They had Rembrandt, Van Gogh, Cezanne, and Monet all just casually laid out everywhere. I was like..."where are the armed guards??"

Visited the National Galleries of Scotland while in Edinburgh. The layout was easy to navigate, and…read morethe exhibits were well-presented and fascinating. Highlights included works by Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt, Monet, Vincent van Gogh, Raphael, and many other notables. Staff were helpful when needed, and entry was free. Overall, a great way to spend a few hours -- a must-see for art lovers. Saluti.

Worth a quick visit. The museum presents aspects of Edinburgh's history through the eyes of people…read morewho lived there. The museum is engaging and admission is free.

Ah to be surrounded by creepy mannequins…read more.. I popped into this place after hopping into Oink for lunch. Because what goes better with pulled pork then a wee bit of history? (answer: a lot of things.) This is no doubt and interesting little museum. It's free to enter and you're welcome to take pictures (obviously), so long as you clear it with the front desk before entering. It's a three story snapshot of how Edinburgh locals lived in the olden days... and the 80's. ... The first floor is a veritable horror shop of Edinburgh during the plague, and definitely take the time to read the information in this little dungeon. It's horrific but incredibly intriguing - an interesting snippet of a tumultuous past. The second and third floors are much of the same - depicting the living conditions and activities of Scottish folk throughout the ages. It is exceptionally interesting stuff. But... (you knew it was coming)... What is a really unique story, gets sort of overshadowed by the abundance of SUPER creepy mannequins. Maybe i've just watched one too many sci-fi flicks, but mannequins give me the hebegebees and the lot that's plunk into this place is a cut above the rest. I would have much preferred to wander about and take in the history of Edinburgh, without having to teeter around plague victims and taxidermy cats. And the 80's mannequins were just downright strange... So it's worth a stop in. It won't take you too long to pop through and if you're made of stronger stuff than myself, i'm sure the plastic people won't be quite so much of a deterrent. But do yourself a favour and actually READ the information... or else you're just walking through a room of creepy fake people and that's wholly a waste of time.

You can find the Museum tucked away in Lady Stair's Close within the aptly named Lady Stair's…read moreHouse. If not paying attention, you can easily missed the entrance from Royal Mile According to the Museum, the house was built in 1622. Different well-off families lived there until it was given to the city in 1907 for use as a museum. If you visit the Museum, make sure to take the time to appreciate the beautiful house that has its own fascinating history. The museum is dedicated to just three famous Scottish writers: Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott, and Robert Louis Stevenson, and contains books, manuscripts, portraits, and the odd statue, along with information giving insight into each writer's life story In the area devoted to Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832) there is a precious first edition of his novel Waverley, a printing press, a chess set, an inkwell, and the rocking horse he used as a child. Yup, same Scott whose memorial is the only the second-largest monument to a writer in the world   The mansion has gone through many renovations since then and has a writerly ambiance to it.

We visited the free museum in Edinburgh. writer museum is one of them. The museum is kind of tucked…read moreaway. This museum is a three writer giants. It is Scottish best. The museum is at old buildings close to the college. Building itself is already a museum. The display is at the first floor, second floor and basement. Each floor has one writer. The museum space is tiny. It is not fit for many visitors. The visit only takes 30 minutes. Ok to visit. Exhibition is good.

A must-see in Scotland. Cut off to vehicles, a great place to walk to see Edinburgh at its…read morefunniest. There at the same time as the Fringe, not sure if that amplified the fest, but it was very entertaining with the party atmosphere. Street performers, hawkers and vendors add colorful flair to the street scene.

Let this review slip through the cracks but brought it back to life after scrolling through my pics…read moreof Scotland on my phone. Traveling through Scotland it is mandatory to take a stroll in the Royal Mile to see all the historic landmarks and whiskey stores. #1 See the iconic retro red British phone booths with the cool stickers. #2 Take a few pics with the Scottish guy in his kilt playing the bag pipes. #3 walk to the top of the Edinburgh Castle for a 360 degree view of the area. #4 Find the hidden Devil's Advocate Bar and have a cold craft beer. Great experience at the Royal Mile and cant wait to visit here again.

We did the hour long tour and that was a perfect amount of time and information for our family. Our…read moreguide Louis B was very awesome without being an obnoxious tour guide. We've had some tour guides that are super cringy, but he wasn't. He had a wealth of information without being dry or boring. This tour was very interesting and I am very happy we went on it.

This was a wonderful tour. It was full of interesting stories about Edinburgh's past and the black…read moreplague that struck the city. The actors were very into their characters, which I loved. It was so much fun to hear their stories, see their enthusiasm and hear all about the history. I docked a star since I hate when places limit photo opportunities. It honestly feels like a missed opportunity for promotion to not allow tourists to post photos of themselves on social promoting their business. I do work in promotions so maybe I'm slightly biased but feels short sighted. Overall, a lovely tour and a wonderful guide.