John Knox House — Attraction in City of Edinburgh

Houses alongside the Scottish Storytelling Centre is this museum. All about the life and times of John Knox, the Scottish theologian and leader of the Scottish Reformation.

To tour the museum, you have to first enter the storytelling centre and pay at the reception there. Then you're given some notes for a self-guided tour. The house is certainly one of the oldest in Edinburgh, dating back to 1470. According to the notes, it's debatable if John Knox actually stayed in the house, so that's a bit of a let-down.

The house museum is split over three levels accessible via stone spiral staircase. The first 2 floors cover general history, the history of the house and exhibits about the reformation and the relationship with the bible. While the top floor cover more about John Knox, his role in the reformation and relationships with Mary Queen of Scots.

Overall, enjoyable and an interesting visit if not quite as intellectually as I'd thought it would've been given the subject matter. The entrance fee is...

John Knox House, located on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, is a fascinating and historically significant site that offers visitors a deep dive into Scotland’s turbulent religious history. This beautifully preserved 15th-century building, once home to the famous Protestant Reformer John Knox, is a must-visit for anyone interested in Scotland’s religious and political past, as well as for those who appreciate historic architecture.

The house itself is an architectural gem, with its distinctive, steeply pitched roof and ornate details. As one of the oldest surviving buildings on the Royal Mile, it offers a captivating glimpse into life during the Scottish Reformation. Inside, the rooms are filled with exhibits and displays that recount Knox's life and his role in the Scottish Protestant movement. The museum’s presentations are both informative and engaging, with well-curated displays that cover Knox’s controversial life, his religious reforms, and his impact...

It was pouring with rain, so I decided to visit the John Knox House to dry out. I am glad I did as it exceeded my expectations. The Mosman family owned the property during Mary Queen of Scots rule. You learn about their lives and their interactions with John Knox, who lived at the house for a few months. There were lots of interesting artifacts. The information provided was informative. It is worth going just to see the hand-painted ceiling. The ticket price was very reasonable. Staff were friendly and happy to answer questions. There were a few souvenirs on sale at the ticket desk. They desk is inside a shop so you can purchase books and general gift items here. There was also a cafe. There are toilets on the premises. These have changing facilities. Accessibke toilets are on the ground floor. Only the ground floor is accessible to people who use a wheelchair or have mobility issues. The upper floors are only...