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Writers' Museum, Edinburgh

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AstridMagnolia

If, like me, you enjoy and are fascinated by writers either from Scotland, or who wrote between 1700 and 1900 - then you'll love this place! Equally, if you have only heard the mention of Rabbie Burns... more »
Liz R

The literary history of Edinburgh is extensive. This little museum is a wonderful way to celebrate it. It's Free and focuses on 3 writers from Scotland. The mansion itself is worth checking out. more »
Beccib21

Run by the city, this museum is closed Mon/Tue, despite some signs/advertising to the contrary, so CHECK. It was also closed before the advertised time of 5pm when the eager custodian first locked us ... more »

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Gabriele Maffoni

Are you a book lover? Are just interested in seeing what really Scottish culture is? Do you just wanna entry for free in a museum? Then The Writer's Museum is the right place to be. They have the three main Scottish writers there and they explain you briefly how they used to live. It's a small but really interesting house. If you have any chance, go there.

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Nicholas Kirkland

Cool, small museum which focuses on the lives of several Scottish writers: Robert Burns, Water Scott, and Robert Louis Stevenson. The items displayed are small, intimate pieces from their lives (journals, a pipe, that sort of thing) and the personal nature of these items is really neat.

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Richy Hypno

Small but free. Worth the visit as it neatly covers important Scottish writters like Burns Stephenson. Also had a small shop with themed items.

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Jennie Carder

A small museum packed with a plethora of fascinating information. A must see for anyone who is interested in arts and literature.

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Svilen Marchev

Very neat house, but one has to have specific interest in literature and in the writers in order to appreciate the museum.

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