Museum of Edinburgh in Old Town

Museum of Edinburgh in City of Edinburgh, Old Town is a museum (City of Edinburgh Council, opening hours: Mon–Sat 10–17; Aug: Sun 12–17, web), Canongate 142-146. Museum of Edinburgh is also known as The Museum of Edinburgh. Ⓦ.

House Number
142-146
Street
Canongate
Building Type
building
Operator
City of Edinburgh Council
Tourism
museum
Website
https://www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk/venue/museum-edinburgh

Gift shops

  • Simply Scottish at Canongate 168 – approx. 100 m.
  • Scottish Experience at Canongate 175 – approx. 100 m.
  • Thistle Do Nicely at Canongate 181-183 – approx. 100 m.
  • Best Fae Scotland at Canongate 112 – approx. 100 m.
  • Och Aye The Moo at Canongate 133-135 – approx. 100 m.
  • Prestige Scotland at Canongate 187 – approx. 100 m.
  • Celtic Traditions at Canongate 131 – approx. 100 m.

Library

  • Moray House Library (Wi-Fi, Operator: The University of Edinburgh) at St John Street 15 (EH8 8JR) – approx. 150 m.

Cafés

  • RoRo Tea (bubble tea) at Canongate 158 (EH8 8DD) – approx. 50 m.
  • Cafe Vivo (outdoor seating, vegetarian options) at Canongate 136 (EH8 8DD) – approx. 50 m.
  • Santu (coffee shop) at Canongate 126 (EH8 8DD) – approx. 100 m.
  • Royal Mile Coffee (coffee shop, ice cream, wheelchair accessible) at Canongate 116-118 (EH8 8DD) – approx. 100 m.

Jewellers

  • Celtic Design Jewellery at Canongate 156 – approx. 50 m.

Bus stops

  • Canongate Kirk – approx. 50 m.

Off-licences

  • Cadenhead's Whisky Shop (opening hours: Mon–Sat 10:30–17:30) at Canongate 172 – approx. 100 m.

Restaurants

  • The Pakora Bar (Indian, takeaway, delivery, vegetarian options) at Holyrood Road 111 (EH8 8AS) – approx. 150 m.

Clothing shops

  • Canongate Jerseys & Crafts (opening hours: 11–19) at Canongate 164-166 (EH8 8DD) – approx. 50 m.
  • Nicolson at Canongate 189 – approx. 100 m.
  • Tweeds of Scotland at Canongate 125 – approx. 100 m.

Artwork

  • The Last Chimera (1950) (artist: Josefina de Vasconcellos, stone) – approx. 100 m.
  • The Holyrood (artist: Chris Rutterford) – approx. 100 m.

Fast food restaurants

  • Chef Bako (fish & chips) at Canongate 162 (EH8 8DD) – approx. 50 m.

Hotels

  • Holyrood Aparthotel at Nether Bakehouse 1 (EH8 8PE) – approx. 100 m.

Convenience stores

  • Tesco Express (opening hours: Mon–Sun 6–23) at Holyrood Road 59 (EH8 8AU) – approx. 150 m.
Located in City of Edinburgh
Street Royal Mile
Postal code EH8 8DD
Country United Kingdom
Location Huntly House, 146 Canongate, Edinburgh, Bakehouse Close, 146 Canongate, Edinburgh
Part of Museums & Galleries Edinburgh