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Writers' Museum
Lady Stair's Close Royal Mile
Edinburgh EH1 2PA
Scotland
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“Writers' Museum” Frommer's
“Writers' Museum” Wcities.com
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“Lush and literary” Sydney Morning Herald
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #37 of 255 attractions in Edinburgh
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The Writers' Museum in the 17th century Lady Stair's House, is dedicated to the lives and work of Scotland's great literary figures, particularly...... more » The Writers' Museum in the 17th century Lady Stair's House, is dedicated to the lives and work of Scotland's great literary figures, particularly Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott and Robert Louis Stevenson. The rich collection of manuscripts, first editions and portraits is complemented by a series of personal exhibits that include Burns' writing desk and the Ballantyne Press on which Scott's Waverley novels were originally published. « less
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Attraction type: Speciality museum
Address: Lady Stair's Close
Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 2PA
Scotland
Tel: 0131 529 4901

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“Atmospheric and poignant”
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4 of 5 stars
Museumvisitor
Musselburgh, United Kingdom
1 Sep 2009

Located in an alleyway or "close" not far from Edinburgh Castle this small museum provides a glimpse into the lives of three of Scotland's best known writers - Burns, Scott and Stevenson. Among the exhibits is one which is especially poignant: a rocking horse which was used by Sir Walter Scott adapted to allow for the crippling effects of polio... more

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Dear Tripadvisor member, Thank you for your very much for your comments. We are happy that you enjoyed your visit to our museum and we look forward to seeing you again in the future. Kind regards, John Sales/ Reception

“A hidden gem!”
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5 of 5 stars
psarah
Nottinghamshire, UK
29 Jun 2008

We found this museum set back, hidden away in a close at the top of the Royal Mile - and its FREE! It has historic artefacts that were used by or owned by Robert Louis Stevenson, Robert Burns and Sir Walter Scott and is housed in the most beautiful building. My mum and I ventured in on a recent trip... more

“little big museum (one of the best in Scotland)”
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5 of 5 stars
brassai2003
USA
21 Jul 2006
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This is my first on-line review of anything. When I found that the Writers Museum in Edinburgh had no review, I thought it was time to wrtite one! This little museum is a hidden gem. I almost passed by it on the way to the... ahem....pub.... If you have any interest at all in Edinburgh and Scotland's literary history, this... more

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Writers' Museum Address

Lady Stair's Close | Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 2PA, Scotland
Tel: 0131 529 4901