City’s history in plain sight for all

THE MUSEUM OF EDINBURGH located in Huntly House on the Royal Mile has just reopened - the same historic building which featured in season three of the TV series Outlander.

THE DISPLAYS INCLUDE...

• The National Covenant of 1638, which led to civil war

• the collar and bowl of Greyfriars Bobby, the Skye terrier whose devotion to his dead master touched the hearts of many and inspired numerous books and film adaptations

• New Town designer James Craig’s plans

• First World War commander Earl Haig’s extensive collections

Cllr Donald Wilson, Culture and Communities Convener, said: “We're so happy to be able to open the doors of our wonderful museum once again, the building itself is an experience with quirky rooms and turrets to explore.

“During the pandemic our Museum & Galleries service explored ways to engage with audiences virtually, creating online versions of exhibitions, digital lectures, podcasts and coming up with educational programmes that parents and teachers could use at home. However, the moment that our museum could once again welcome visitors physically has long been on our minds.”

Cllr Amy McNeese-Mechan, Culture and Communities Vice Convener, said: “Visitors are invited to discover Edinburgh's fascinating history through the Museum of Edinburgh's wide and varied collections of iconic items, beautiful objects as well as to learn fascinating facts and hear gruesome tales. The Museum is truly unique.

“The safety of our visitors and team is our main priority, and we're following the latest government guidance to ensure the museum is Covid-secure.”