Museums and galleries
Delve into art, history and the rich collections of Edinburgh relating to the historical and cultural life of the capital
From 13 Sept 25 until 31 May 26
Unmasked: Exploring Scottish Portraiture
City Art Centre
21 Jun 26
Women of Lauriston [Themed Tours at Lauriston Castle]
Lauriston Castle and Gardens
Tickets available
From 16 Apr 26 until 23 Jun 26
Collections Centre Tour
Museum Collections Centre
Tickets available
3 Sept 26
Lauriston Links: Special tour of Museum Collections Centre
Museum Collections Centre
Tickets available
Art galleries
Monuments
Museums
Explore our collections
Free things to do
From 16 Apr 26 until 23 Jun 26
Collections Centre Tour
Museum Collections Centre
Tickets available
From 1 May 26 until 30 Apr 27
The Second World War Comes to Queensferry, 1939 - 1945
Queensferry Museum
1 May 26
Scottish Wildlife Trust Drop-in
Lauriston Castle and Gardens
Tickets available
1 May 26
John Kay’s Edinburgh Street Characters and Visitors to the City
Assembly Rooms
Sold out
Schools & community
Archaeology
Object of the month
One of Edinburgh's best-loved stories is the legend of Greyfriars Bobby. It's a story of loyalty and devotion that spans time. The origins of the Skye Terrier are shrouded in mystery. In one version of the story, he was owned by John Gray, an Edinburgh Police Constable, who died in February1858 and was buried in Greyfriars Kirkyard. According to legend, Bobby sat devotedly by his grave for 14 years.
