THE SUCKERS' HALL MUSEUM
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This imposing columned building, built in 1832 and resembling a Roman temple, is home to Scotland's most important medical science museum. It owes its emergence to the Scottish architect William Henry Playfair, also the father of the National Gallery of Scotland, who was a great collector of medical utensils. The collection brings together all manner of surgical instruments, and is a cabinet of curiosities highlighting numerous pathological specimens: the immersion in the history of treatment and exploration of the human body is impressive.
Petit Futé insider tip: The museum offers a guided walk on the theme of "Blood and Guts". This invites you to discover, on foot, the history of medicine in Edinburgh. It takes place every Saturday and Sunday at 2pm, departing from the museum. Your guide will introduce you to Edinburgh's medical history, with its intrigues, rivalries and key discoveries. Walk in the footsteps of anatomists, surgeons and physicians, and go where they worked, operated and conducted medical research. This tour is a chance to soak up little-known tales of iconic writers and scary stories including chloroform teas, grave robbing and anecdotes about Britain's first serial killers, the infamous Burke and Hare. Tours are in English and, like the museum, are not recommended for the faint of heart.
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