Best History Museum in Wester Hailes

We've collected top 10 mentioned history museums in Wester Hailes from other articles such as Condé Nast Traveler, kidsdaysout.co.uk, The List.

Best History Museum in Wester Hailes

Museum on the Mound
Museum on the Mound
4.4 (493 ratings)4.5 (494 ratings)
Museum tracing the design and history of money, with exhibits including Scotland's oldest banknote.
The Mound, Edinburgh, EH1 1YZ, United Kingdom
MuseumLocal history museumSpecialty Museums
Museum of Edinburgh
Museum of Edinburgh
4.3 (1819 ratings)
Reproductions of the city's social and industrial history in a cluster of fine historic buildings.
142-146 Canongate, Edinburgh, EH8 8DD, United Kingdom
Local history museumMuseum
Mentioned by 10Best
Entertain the Whole Family with One of Edinburgh's Wonderful Museums
"The Museum of Edinburgh is dedicated to displaying the local history of Edinburgh. You will see Greyfriars Bobby's collar and feeding bowl and the National Covenant, signed by leaders of the Presbyterian Church in Scotland in 1638. There are also displays of crafts that were important in the lives of past populations, including glassmaking, pottery, wool processing, and cabinetry."
Mentioned by The Crazy Tourist
25 Best Things To Do In Edinburgh (Scotland
"The Museum of Edinburgh is the single best location to learn about the history of Edinburgh through the ages. At the museum, you can learn about the city and its formation, as well as its people and trade. Witness the National Covenant, original city plans and lots of Edinburgh decorative art."
The People's Story Museum
The People's Story Museum
4.3 (410 ratings)4.5 (330 ratings)
The 16th-century Tolbooth houses a social history museum tracing city life since the late 1700s.
The Royal Mile, 163 Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8BN, United Kingdom
Local history museumMuseumsHistory MuseumsSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by Citybase Apartments
29 Free Things to do in Edinburgh
"Explore the history of Edinburgh’s everyday life from the 18th century through to modern day. Peruse real objects and visit the historic building, which used to be a tax office and a jail!. And when you are done, you can even test your knowledge taking one of the Museum’s quizzes and games online."
Surgeons' Hall Museums
Surgeons' Hall Museums
4.7 (1377 ratings)4.5 (1348 ratings)
A classical 1832 building houses 18th century anatomy specimens and visiting medical exhibitions.
Surgeons Hall Museums, Nicolson St, Edinburgh EH8 9DW, United Kingdom
MuseumHistory MuseumsScience MuseumsSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by st-christophers.co.uk
11 Best Museums in Edinburgh 2021 | St Christopher’s Inns
"Getting to Surgeons Hall Museum : Located on Nicolson Street, the museum is a 9 minute walk from St Christopher’s Inns Edinburgh. The Surgeon’s Hall Museums are three museums rolled into one: the History of Surgery Museum, the Wohl Pathology Museum and the Dental Collection. The oldest artefacts inside these museums date back to 1699, however the building didn't open to the public until 1832 making this one of the oldest museums in Scotland."
Mentioned by list.co.uk
Museums in Edinburgh | The List
"Over the road from the Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Surgeons' Hall Museums house one of the largest collections of surgical material in the UK. As well as permanent exhibitions concerning the history of surgery, dentistry and pathological anatomy, the…"
Mentioned by Lonely Planet
Must see attractions in Edinburgh, Scotland
"Housed in a grand Ionic temple designed by William Playfair in 1832, these three fascinating museums were originally established as teaching collections. The History of Surgery Museum provides a look at surgery... Top ChoiceGardens in Stockbridge"
John Knox House
John Knox House
4.3 (298 ratings)4 (204 ratings)
Puritan reformer's home dating from 1470 now hosting storytelling tours and historic exhibits.
Scottish Storytelling Centre, High St, Edinburgh, EH1 1SR, United Kingdom
Local history museumSights & LandmarksHistoric SitesHistory Museums
Mentioned by Condé Nast Traveler
10 Best Museums in Edinburgh
"The John Knox House dates back to 1470, making it one of the oldest buildings in Edinburgh, as well as the oldest on the Royal Mile. Today, it’s a beautifully maintained museum that showcases the house and those who lived here, with special attention paid to the Scottish Reformation. Although it’s not on every tourist’s trail, those who do their research will be well rewarded with a fascinating trip back through time."
Mentioned by list.co.uk
Museums in Edinburgh | The List
"The John Knox House dates back to 1470 and it is associated with the Scottish Reformation. Even though the name-giver John Knox only lived in the house for a brief period in the 16th century, his association with the house stuck throughout the…"
Mentioned by Fodor's Choice
Sights in Edinburgh and the Lothians
"The stripped-down, low-fi, traditional art of storytelling has had something of a resurgence in Britain over the last decade or so, and…"
National War Museum
National War Museum
4.5 (534 ratings)4.5 (810 ratings)
Edinburgh Castle's exhibition tracing Scotland's military history from 17th-century to present day.
Castle, Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NG, United Kingdom
MuseumNational museumHistory MuseumsMilitary Museums
Mentioned by The List
A guide to the best attractions in Edinburgh
"Perhaps Edinburgh’s most visible landmark, the Castle perches on top of a rocky outcrop at the head of the Royal Mile, and includes ceremonial rooms, fortifications, dungeons and Scotland’s Honours or crown jewels. Inside, the National War Museum (nms.ac.uk) delves into the past 400 years of the country’s military history.Castlehill, 225 9846 (info)/ 668 8081 (bookings), edinburghcastle.gov.uk / nms.ac.uk/war Apr–Sep daily 9.30am–6pm; Oct–Mar daily 9.30am–5pm. £16 (£13; children £9.20; under 5s free)."
Mentioned by edinburgh.org
Museums in Edinburgh | Forever Edinburgh
"Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, EH1 2NGOpen daily, 09:45 – 17:45. Entry to the museum is free. (Historic Environment Scotland charges for admission to Edinburgh Castle where the National War Museum is locate)."
Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum
Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum
4.7 (213 ratings)4.5 (296 ratings)
Moodie St, Dunfermline, KY12 7PL, United Kingdom
MuseumHistoric SitesHistory MuseumsPoints of Interest & Landmarks
ScotlandsPeople Centre
ScotlandsPeople Centre
4.5 (38 ratings)4.5 (32 ratings)
National Records of Scotland, HM General Register House, 2 Princes St, Edinburgh EH1 3YY, United Kingdom
Association or organizationMuseumsLibrariesHistory Museums
Physicians' Gallery
Physicians' Gallery
5 (1 ratings)
11 Queen St, Edinburgh, EH2 1JQ, United Kingdom
MuseumArt galleryExhibitExhibition and trade centreHistory museumMedical CenterScience museum
Mentioned by Things To Do
The 10 Best History Museums in Edinburgh, Scotland
"The Physicians' Gallery is a free public exhibition space which is part of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh. Our exhibitions are based on the wealth of historical medical material which the College has collected over the last 300 years. ‘Moonstruck: 500 years of mental health’ is our new free exhibition– opening on 14 June 2019 and running until Spring 2020"

Best Shopping Malls, Outlet and Places in Wester Hailes Area

St James Quarter
St James Quarter
3.7 (278 ratings)
Shopping mall for major department stores, fashion shops and cafes, with an NCP car park nearby.
St James Square, Quarter, Edinburgh, EH1 3AD, United Kingdom
Shopping mall
Mentioned by edinburgh.org
Shopping
"Located at the east end of Princes Street, you’ll find the newest edition to Edinburgh’s shopping centres – St James Quarter. From beauty to clothing, electronics to footwear, this 4-storey centre covers 1.7 million square feet and includes restaurants, cafés, bars, shops, public spaces and leisure venues. A Roomzzz aparthotel where guests can stay for one night, one week, or even up to a year, as well as Edinburgh’s first boutique Everyman cinema will open during future phases."
House of Fraser
House of Fraser
4.1 (2009 ratings)3.5 (309 ratings)
Posh department store, founded in 1838, with designer clothing and beauty items, plus a food hall.
47, 48 Princes St, Edinburgh EH2 2YJ, United Kingdom
Clothing storeShoppingChildren's clothing storeCosmetics storeFashion accessories storeHome goods storeLuggage storeMen's clothing storeShoe storeWomen's clothing storeDepartment Stores
Jupiter Artland
Jupiter Artland
4.6 (719 ratings)4.5 (493 ratings)
Contemporary art park and gallery, showcasing outdoor work by leading sculpture and land artists.
Bonnington House The Steadings, Wilkieston, Edinburgh, EH27 8BY, United Kingdom
Art galleryShoppingArt museum
Mentioned by Lonely Planet Top Choices
Top things to do in Scotland
"The grounds of 17th-century Bonnington House, 10 miles west of Edinburgh, have been lovingly converted by owners and art patrons Robert and Nicky Wilson into a gorgeous, landscaped sculpture park. Meadows and woodland showcase works – many of them specially commissioned – by a clutch of Britain's leading artists, including Antony Gormley, Anish Kapoor, Cornelia Parker and Nathan Coley, anchored by the the vast landscape sculpture Cells of Life by Charles Jencks. A varied events program includes tours every Wednesday at 10.30am."
Mentioned by Fodor's Choice
Sights in Edinburgh and the Lothians
"The beautiful grounds of a Jacobean manor house have been transformed by an art-loving couple, Robert and Nicky Wilson, into an impressive…"

Best Asian Food Restaurants in Wester Hailes

Red Box Noodle Bar
Red Box Noodle Bar
4.3 (573 ratings)
Bespoke noodle and sauce combinations boxed for takeaway or eat-in, with bright diner decor.
51 W Nicolson St, Newington, Edinburgh EH8 9DB, United Kingdom
Chinese restaurantAsian restaurantChinese noodle restaurant
Mentioned by inews.co.uk
10 of the best cheap eats in Edinburgh
"For a tasty ‘create your own’ lunch, try Red-Box Noodle Bar and have your pick of whichever meat, vegetables, noodles, sauce and garnishes you like. Regardless of what you go for, the price per noodle box is always £5.80, and it’s more than enough to fuel you up for the rest of the day. If you’re more peckish in the evening, you can order a meal deal for one, adding any starter and any soft drink to your customised noodle box for a total price of £8.80."
Mentioned by 10Best
Tasty Treats on a Tight Budget: Edinburgh's Best Value Restaurants
"Red Box Noodle Bar is a lively diner and takeaway restaurant located a short walk from Edinburgh's historic Royal Mile. Known for its speedy service, consistent high quality and good value for money Red Box is popular with students, tourists, locals and Festival goers alike. They offer a wide range of snack boxes as starters, everything from spicy chicken wings to crispy won ton and succulent pork dumplings."
Mentioned by wattliving.co.uk
Edinburgh City Guide: Cheap Eats
"Close to the University of Edinburgh is budget Chinese fast food restaurant Red Box. Here, you can grab a noodle or rice box with your choice of meat, 3 vegetables and sauce for just £6.90. For an extra 50p you can choose to have a mixed meat box if you just can't decide which to go for."
Shamoli
Shamoli
3.6 (370 ratings)
Creative Thai and Northern Indian menu presented in smart setting with a wide vegetarian choice.
First Floor, 105 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1SG, United Kingdom
Thai restaurantAsian restaurantHalal restaurantIndian restaurantIndian takeawayRestaurantSouth Asian restaurantSoutheast Asian restaurantVegetarian restaurant
Kampong Ah Lee
Kampong Ah Lee
4.4 (329 ratings)
Warmly decorated restaurant serving classic Malaysian dishes including soup-based 'big bowls'.
28 Clerk St, Newington, Edinburgh EH8 9HX, United Kingdom
Malaysian restaurantAsian restaurantChinese restaurantChinese takeawayDelivery Chinese restaurantTakeout RestaurantRestaurantRice restaurantSeafood restaurantVegan restaurant
Mentioned by Time Out Edinburgh
The 11 best cheap eats in Edinburgh
"The curry laksa soup here is filed under a menu section titled ‘Big Bowl’ – and they’re not messing around. For £6.30, steaming troughs of slippery noodles, prawns, chicken pieces, tofu, bean sprouts and crab sticks come in bottomless quantities. Not to be confused with its equally delightful sister restaurant Kampung Ah Lee on Clerk Street."

Best & Cool Bars in Wester Hailes

The Register Club
The Register Club
4.7 (56 ratings)
Fourth Floor, 42 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh EH2 2AD, United Kingdom
Bar
Namaste Kathmandu Restaurant
Namaste Kathmandu Restaurant
4.3 (438 ratings)
Modern dining room with red and white decor offering Nepalese and Indian menu and lunchtime thalis.
17-19 Forrest Rd, Edinburgh, EH1 2QH, United Kingdom
Nepalese restaurantAsian restaurantBarDumpling restaurantIndian restaurantIndian takeawayPan-Asian restaurantRestaurantSouth Asian restaurant
Cote - Edinburgh
Cote - Edinburgh
4.5 (681 ratings)
Modern, all-day French brasserie chain, serving regional specialities and traditional classics.
51 Frederick St, Edinburgh, EH2 1LH, United Kingdom
French restaurantBarBistroBreakfast restaurantGluten-free restaurantRestaurantBrasserieWi-Fi spot
Mentioned by Brunch or Breakfast?
13 Best Brunch and Bottomless Brunch in Edinburgh 2021
"Côte Brasserie serve breakfast and brunch from 8am until 12 noon on a Monday to Friday and then 9am to 1pm on a Saturday and Sunday. Highlights include a breakfast set menu that involves any cooked breakfast with fresh orange juice or cloudy apple juice and a hot drink of your choice. Options include a full English breakfast, Crepe Complete (pancakes, bacon and comte cheese), Eggs Florentine, Eggs Royal and Eggs Avocado."
Mentioned by Trip101
French Restaurants In Edinburgh, Scotland - Updated 2021
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Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Wester Hailes

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Murrayfield Park Guest House
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$145 /night
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Dreghorn House
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$173.25 /night
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ALTIDO Stunning Panoramic Views in Heart of the Old Town Apartment
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$130 /night
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