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Writers' Museum

Edinburgh , United Kingdom

Last verified: Oct 5, 2025 Source confidence: High Sources: Google • Manual check

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Hours
Monday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Phone
0131 529 4901
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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 -
  • Allow 2-3 hours
  • Verified Oct 5, 2025

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

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  • 4.4 rating from 1,956 reviews

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Monday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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