Writers' Museum

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Top 2% of attractions in Edinburgh
7 / 10

5 expert reviews
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
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"Tucked down a close between the Royal Mile and the Mound you'll find Lady Stair's House (1622), home to this museum." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Evokes Scotland's literary past with such exhibits as the letters, possessions, and original manuscripts of Sir Walter Scott, Robert Louis Stevenson, and Robert Burns." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Well worth a visit." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
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"Build in 1622, this house belongs to the Writer's museum, which displays manuscripts and memorabilia of the three greatest ever Scottish writers, Robert Burns (1759-1796), Walter Scott (1771-1832) et Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894)" Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Burns, Scott, and Stevenson—three great men of Scottish letters—are the focus of this humble museum, just off the Royal Mile near the Castle." Full review