National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh

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National Museum of Scotland

Old Town, Edinburgh 2h 30m Free

About

A free museum of Scottish history, science and world culture, including Dolly the sheep.

Good to know

  • Free entry
  • Rooftop terrace has views

Nearby while you’re here

Combine National Museum of Scotland with Greyfriars Kirkyard, St Giles’ Cathedral and Royal Mile for a full day around Old Town.

200 m · 3 min walk
300 m · 4 min walk

Royal Mile

Free2 hrs

300 m · 5 min walk
300 m · 5 min walk
500 m · 8 min walk

Eat and drink nearby

1.9 km · ~12 min by metro/taxi

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