Writers' Museum, Local authority museum in Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Scotland.
The Writers' Museum occupies Lady Stair's House, a mansion featuring multiple exhibition rooms across several floors displaying literary collections and artifacts.
Built in 1622, Lady Stair's House was donated to Edinburgh in 1907 by the Earl of Rosebery for use as a municipal museum.
The museum presents manuscripts, personal belongings, and portraits of Scottish literary figures Walter Scott, Robert Burns, and Robert Louis Stevenson.
The museum opens daily from 10:00 to 17:00, offering free admission and guided tours in multiple languages for visitors.
Makars' Court, adjacent to the museum, contains stone slabs inscribed with quotes from Scottish writers dating back to the 14th century.
Location: City of Edinburgh
Part of: Museums & Galleries Edinburgh
Address: Lady Stairs House, Lady Stairs Close, Edinburgh EH1 2PA EH1 2PA
Opening Hours: Woensdag-Zaterdag 10:00-17:00; Zondag 12:00-17:00; Maandag-Dinsdag 10:00-17:00
Phone: 01315294901
Website: https://edinburghmuseums.org.uk/venue/writers-museum
GPS coordinates: 55.94969,-3.19374
Latest update: May 17, 2025 17:24
Edinburgh sits on volcanic rock, with its castle overlooking a medieval street that runs down to a royal palace. The Old Town preserves buildings from centuries past, while the New Town displays Georgian architecture in wide streets and elegant squares. Museums hold collections from Scottish history, art galleries show works by local and international painters, and parks offer views across the city and the Firth of Forth. Visitors can climb an extinct volcano, walk through botanical gardens, or explore underground passages where people once lived. Historic churches stand near modern government buildings, and converted warehouses along the waterfront now host markets and restaurants. From distilleries to science centers, the city presents both its heritage and its present day without pushing either aside. You can spend mornings in galleries and afternoons in parks, or reverse the order depending on the weather.
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