Which Museums In Edinburgh Are Open?

Visiting our museums

• National Museum of Scotland. Chambers Street, Edinburgh. Museum open. Open daily, 10:00 – 17:00.
• National Museum of Flight. East Fortune Airfield, East Lothian. Museum open.
• National Museum of Rural Life. Philipshill Road, East Kilbride. Museum open.
• National War Museum. Within Edinburgh Castle. Museum open.

What’s open in Edinburgh right now?

What’s Open in Edinburgh?

• Edinburgh Zoo. At the zoo, you’ll find Lions, Tigers and Bears (oh my!), some of our closest ancestors, and the world-famous Tian Tian and Yang Guang – the UK’s only Giant Pandas.
• Edinburgh Botanical Gardens.
• National Museum of Scotland.
• The Royal Mile.
• Camera Obscura & World of Illusions.

Is National Museum free in Edinburgh?

The National Museum of Scotland is a very enjoyable way of discovering Scotland’s past. Visitors will explore the country’s most important periods that have transformed it into the nation it is today. Like most museums in Edinburgh, the entry and the audio guides are free.

Are Edinburgh museums open on Sunday?

The following overview lists the visiting hours for National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh. The hours of the current day (today) are highlighted.
The daily opening times of National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh.

Is the Scottish National Museum free?

Our free public guided tours are for adult individuals and small groups (up to six people only). Find out more about our Scotland Galleries highlights tour.

Is Debenhams still open in Edinburgh?

Closing for good during the pandemic, the Princes Street department store saw proposals accepted last year to turn the huge unit into a new luxury hotel in the city centre. New plans for the former Debenhams store in Edinburgh have shown the site will boast some pretty impressive features when finished.

What are the closes in Edinburgh?

Known as closes, these streets were generally named after a memorable resident, or a trade plied by numerous residents. The closes are like live-in archeological digs. By contrast, the Royal Mile, with its kilt-clad mannequins, tartan scarves and tinned haggis, is only the surface of Edinburgh’s Old Town.

Can you walk around Edinburgh Castle without paying?

You can walk around the exterior including the cemetery without paying a fee. You can buy a pass and see both Edinburgh and stirling castle for a reduced fee. Edinburgh castle has the Scottish Crown Jewels on exhibit. Stirling castle was the home of Mary queen of scots.

Do you need tickets to walk around Edinburgh Castle?

You will still need a ticket to walk around the castle. The outer walls are basically at the side of the mountain/hill with a long drop, and you need a ticket to walk along the outer walls.

Can you walk around the outside of Edinburgh Castle for free?

Entry to the castle is not free, but you can walk up to it and take in the fantastic views. Edinburgh Castle tickets are cheaper if you buy online (£18 per adult) but paying at the gate will cost £21.

What day is market day in Edinburgh?

This all year round market is open from 9am-2pm each Saturday in the shadow of the castle ramparts in Castle Terrace. Now in its 19th year the market is a staple amongst locals to support small businesses and vendors.

Can you visit Edinburgh vaults without a tour?

You can’t explore the Edinburgh vaults without a tour guide. I also fully suggest you take a guided tour to have the full experience and knowledge of the vaults. The best underground vault tour companies are Mercat Tours, City of Edinburgh Tours, and Auld Reekie Tours.

Can you wear trainers in bars in Edinburgh?

There isn’t really a dress code, just try to keep it smart / casual. Probably best to leave the tracksuits and jogging bottoms at home. Smart shorts are fine, avoid sports shorts. Yes, you can wear trainers.

Is Royal Mile Edinburgh free?

Tour Description
The FREE Walking Tour starts every day at 10 am, 11 am and 1 pm on The Royal Mile, just in front of a bar called Copper Still (154 High Street).

Do you have to book the museum in Edinburgh?

Our opening times are Tuesday –Friday 10:00 – 17:00 and Saturday/Bank Holiday Mondays 13:00 – 17:00. Individuals are not required to pre-book a visit to the museum.

Do I need to book tickets to the National Museum of Scotland?

Free entry
In line with the updated Scottish Government guidelines, you no longer need to pre-book a ticket to visit the National Museum of Scotland.

What is replacing Debenhams Merry Hill?

Bosses at Merry Hill say there is no update on what could replace Debenhams at the Black Country shopping centre. It is a huge space that has remained empty since Debenhams closed for good last year. The department store closed for the final time on May 15, 2021. And the two-floor store has remained empty ever since.

Has Jenners in Edinburgh closed down?

It closed in December 2020 at the Scottish Government COVID-19 lockdown and was vacated by House of Fraser in May 2021. The building will eventually be restored.

How many closes are there in Edinburgh?

Along the length of the Royal Mile were, at one time, 248 of these separately named ‘closes’, ‘wynds’ and ‘courts’, the narrow streets where Edinburgh’s residents were crammed into tight lanes and towering tenements.

Does the One O’Clock Gun still go off in Edinburgh?

The gun is still fired every day at 1pm, except on Sundays, Good Friday and Christmas Day. Crowds gather to enjoy the spectacle – and the sound often surprises people on Princes Street below. The original gun was a 64-pounder.

How can I spend a day in Edinburgh?

Here’s what to see and do in Edinburgh in one day:

1. Sunrise at Calton Hill (or visit at sunset)
2. Breakfast at Princes Street Gardens.
3. Stroll Princes Street Gardens & see the Ross Fountain.
4. Short Visit to Scottish National Gallery.
5. Explore Edinburgh Castle.
6. Don’t miss the One O’clock Gun (1 pm at Edinburgh Castle)