Writers' Museum

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Hours: Monday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Phone: 0131 529 4901
Website: Visit site
Address: Lawnmarket, Lady Stair's Cl, Edinburgh EH1 2PA, UK
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About this museum

Nestled in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town, the Writers' Museum celebrates Scotland's literary giants Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott, and Robert Louis Stevenson through intimate personal artifacts and evocative displays. Visitors can explore handwritten manuscripts, personal belongings, and vintage editions that illuminate these authors' lives and creative processes. Admission is free, offering an accessible journey into the rich narrative traditions of Scottish literature within a charming historic setting.

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Free admission every day
Today: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Source updated: Oct 5, 2025

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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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Lawnmarket, Lady Stair's Cl, Edinburgh EH1 2PA, UK

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Opening hours

Monday	10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday	10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday	10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday	10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday	10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday	10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday	10:00 AM - 5:00 PM