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Free admission every day
Rating 4.4
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Museum of Scottish Fire Heritage
Last verified: Oct 5, 2025 Source confidence: High Sources: Google • Manual check
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- Hours
- Monday: Closed
- Phone
- 0131 550 4954
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- Address
- 1A Dryden Terrace, Edinburgh EH7 4NB, UK
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About this museum
Explore the dramatic evolution of firefighting through immersive exhibits that trace Scotland's pioneering emergency response techniques from early manual water pumps to modern rescue technologies. Visitors can examine authentic firefighting equipment, vintage uniforms, and interactive displays that illuminate the courage and skill of Edinburgh's firefighting professionals. Entry is complimentary, offering an engaging journey into the rich heritage of those who have protected Scottish communities through generations of challenging emergency interventions.
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- Free admission every day
- Today: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM -
- Plan for 30-45 minutes
- Verified Oct 5, 2025
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1A Dryden Terrace, Edinburgh EH7 4NB, UK
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- 4.7 rating from 46 reviews
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
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