John Knox House

John Knox House On three floors, the exhibition highlights the building's beautiful craftsmanship and the stories of its famous inhabitants.

Dating back to 1470, and now incorporated into the Scottish Storytelling Centre, John Knox House is one of Scotland's greatest cultural treasures and is associated with the most dramatic events in Scotland's turbulent history. Located in The Netherbow, the halfway point in the Royal Mile and the site of Edinburgh's medieval gateway, the House was the home of James Mossman, goldsmith to Mary Queen

of Scots, and became known as the final residence of John Knox, the Protestant reformer. Come close to the most dramatic conflicts in Scotland's history. Stand where they stood and hear the drama in their own words. The original Netherbow bell, cast in 1621, and a carved stone plaque from the Port (or Gate) have been reinstated in the Storytelling Centre's bell tower.

If you are looking for some last minute gifts ideas for Christmas don't forget to check out our book shop here in John K...
19/12/2024

If you are looking for some last minute gifts ideas for Christmas don't forget to check out our book shop here in John Knox House. As the oldest shop on the royal mile we we offer a unique selection of Scottish History, folklore, and storytelling. Great gifts for all ages.

Next time you visit us here at John Knox house make sure you take the time to examine our beautiful example of a painted...
16/12/2024

Next time you visit us here at John Knox house make sure you take the time to examine our beautiful example of a painted ceiling in our oak room. Although the colours may be faded the art work is still an incredible example of the style dating all the way back to the early 1600's

12/12/2024
Hello everyone, here are our opening hours for the festive period. Make sure you check them out so not to show up and be...
12/12/2024

Hello everyone, here are our opening hours for the festive period. Make sure you check them out so not to show up and be disappointed.

💜 We are Hiring! 💜 An exciting opportunity to head up our Visitor Services team. - The role includes aspects of arts adm...
16/01/2024

💜 We are Hiring! 💜
An exciting opportunity to head up our Visitor Services team. - The role includes aspects of arts administration, heritage tourism and events management and you will work with colleagues and partners to provide a warm welcome and high standard of customer care to all visitors to John Knox House and the Scottish Storytelling Centre. More info & how to apply via https://bit.ly/3S2JSOn ! Closing date: Monday 29 January, 12:00pm

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43-45 High Street
Edinburgh
EH11SR

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 6pm

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01315569579

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Located in The Netherbow, the halfway point in the Royal Mile and the site of Edinburgh's medieval gateway, the House was the home of James Mossman, goldsmith to Mary Queen of Scots, and became known as the final residence of John Knox, the Protestant reformer. Step Inside History

Over three floors, the exhibition highlights the building's beautiful craftsmanship and the stories of its famous inhabitants, as well as a view of life in medieval Edinburgh. Come close to the most dramatic conflicts in Scotland's history. Stand where they stood and hear the drama in their own words.