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This fantastic museum celebrates the lives of the famous Scottish writers Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott and Robert Louis Stevenson. There are lots of fascinating objects you can browse through including Burn's writing desk, Stevenson's riding boots and Scott's rocking horse. Learn all about their fascinating life stories and there are hands-on workshops for children organised throughout the year and activity sheets to be filled out as you make your way around.

Want To Treat Yourself?

There is a shop available that sells a selection of gifts and souvenirs.

Where Shall I Park?

There are pay and display parking areas nearby the museum.

Features

  • Indoor
  • Open All Year

Category

Museums

Museums

Suitable For

6-9

6-9

10+

10+

Opening Times

Mon - Sun 10:00 - 17:00

Price Information

  • : Free

Facilities

Shop

How To Get There

Directions

Follow signs for the Museum into the city centre. The museum is east of the Edinburgh Castle. By Train It's a 10 minute walk from Waverley Station. By Bus Bus numbers 27,45,42,2 and 41.

Static google map of The Writers Museum

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