MUSEUM OF EDINBURGH
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This colorful house on the Royal Mile is a must-see, with its red and ochre facade. A visit to Scotland's capital only becomes more meaningful once you've pushed open the doors. Edinburgh's past is revealed, from prehistory to the present day, through models, descriptions, mannequins and objects from yesteryear. We discover the capital in all its facets: a city of art, culture and ideas, power, commerce, contrasts, pageantry, history and stories. We learn about the city's darkest hours, between politics, religion, war and alcohol; but also its proudest moments: its prosperity, its architecture and its great figures. Lovers of history and rare objects will also appreciate the medieval relics, the numerous porcelains, the magnificently chased silverware - including specifically Scottish pieces such as a quaich or thistle-cups - pottery with its reconstructed workshop, or the original Covenantaires manifesto. Each district is detailed, from Old Town, where Canongate formed a separate village, to New Town, where the original plans by architect James Craig can be seen. An important section is devoted to the port of Leith, a veritable highway to the colonies and the Orient. A must-see is the Curiosity Cabinet, a reminder that fan devotions are not just for pop stars. Among the items on display are a piece of oatcake baked by Robert Burns' wife, a golf ball that once belonged to Robert Louis Stevenson...
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