The Writers’ Museum, housed in Lady Stair's House at the Lawnmarket on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh, presents the lives of three of the foremost Scottish writers: Robert Burns, Walter Scott and Robert Louis Stevenson. Run by the City of Edinburgh Council, the collection includes portraits, works and personal objects.
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To be honest, I thought that, especially given the incredible variety of authors that come from, or have lived in, Edinburgh, I would have liked to see stuff about more writers. It ended up just being a museum about Walter Scott, Robert Burns and Robert Louis Stevenson. Which is fair, to a degree, because they are the most important ones and I do believe that sometimes it's better to focus on quality rather than quantity and in fact what it did, this museum did really well. It was really informative and interesting. It had many objects and letters and manuscripts from the authors. Those who wrote the info obviously take a lot of pride in these writers (as they should, although it doesn't hurt to be critical, too), and they put a lot of emphasis on they relationship with being Scottish. The panels did miss out on some informations that I thought were important and there was a little dissonance between what they told you and what was displayed. Still, totally worth going, especially if you like literature.
Plus, there is the Book Lovers' Walk Tour that starts from there and i must say, it was absolutely amazing. 10 stars!! I was slightly expensive, but super worth the money. Maybe I'm a little biased, as I love literature, but it was super informative, interesting (they tell you things you would not know about if you are just visiting Edinburgh as a tourist, they don't publicise their cultural past as much as you'd think) exhaustive and funny. 100%...
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The Writers' Museum 📚 in Edinburgh is a true gem for book lovers and history buffs alike. Located in the heart of the city's Old Town, this museum celebrates the lives and works of three of Scotland's greatest literary figures: Robert Burns 📜, Sir Walter Scott 🏰, and Robert Louis Stevenson 🏴☠️.
The museum itself is housed in a beautiful 17th-century building, and stepping inside feels like stepping back in time. The exhibits are thoughtfully curated and offer visitors a glimpse into the lives and works of these iconic writers.
One of the highlights of the museum is the impressive collection of rare books, manuscripts, and personal items belonging to Burns, Scott, and Stevenson. Visitors can see first editions of some of their most famous works, as well as personal items like Scott's writing desk and Stevenson's traveling trunk.
The museum also has a number of interactive exhibits, including a recreation of Scott's study and a "quill bar" where visitors can try their hand at writing with a traditional quill pen 🖋️.
Overall, the Writers' Museum is a must-visit for anyone interested in Scottish literature and history. The exhibits are informative and engaging, and the building itself is a beautiful piece of history. Whether you're a fan of Burns, Scott, Stevenson, or just love books in general, this museum is well worth a visit....
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A great, free place to find out absolutely anything about Sir Walter Scott, Robert Burns and Robert Louis Stevenson. The Writers' Museum is situated next to the Royal Mile in Lady Stair’s Close and next to Makars’ Court, another great literary place to visit. This museum is rather small for the fact that it’s housing personal items, manuscripts and books of the three most famous Scottish writers, but it definitely has a great, comfortable atmosphere. The info signs are very thorough and as a literature student I actually quite enjoyed the masses of information on them. I can imagine it's a bit much for your average visitor but I guess Scott's slippers and rocking horse balance it out again. In the part of the museum dedicated to Stevenson there's a closet allegedly made by Deacon Brodie (and anyone who knows about the relation to Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde gets why I mention this) and I must say… when I first walked past it, I didn’t even realize it was part of the exhibition. That's is the main problem of this museum in my opinion: It's too small and a little bit chaotic. I know there's only so many possibilities to use the rooms in the very old, pretty small Mary Stair's house but I'm sure there would be a way to make the exhibition seem a bit more...
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