Camilty Gunpowder Mills 2025
Midlothian
The People’s Story Museum 2024
A unique insight into Edinburgh's working class people from the 18th to late 20th century. The displays include original objects, images and personal stories to reveal their fascinating history of the city. See displays including a bookbinder’s workshop, wartime kitchen, tea room and jail cell.
Contacts
Operator: Edinburgh Museums
Address: 163 Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh Midlothian EH8 8BN
- Telephone: 0131 529 4057
- Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
- Website: View website
Open Days & Times
Daily 1000-1700. Visit website for more details.
Travel
- By Bus: 36
- By Rail: Waverley / 0.5 miles
Facilities
- Part disabled access
Housed in the Canongate Tollbooth, a Royal Mile landmark built in 1591, the building itself had numerous incarnations including conducting burgh affairs, collecting taxes and as a jail.
