🏛️ Museum
National Museum of Scotland
Vast free museum spanning Scottish history, world cultures, science and Dolly the Sheep.
Typical duration
180 min
Price
Free
From port
15.5 km / 9.6 mi
Transfer time
35 min
Indoor / Outdoor
indoor
Queue risk
low
👨👩👧 Family friendly♿ Wheelchair accessible⚡ Good for short stops
🕐 Best time to visit
Open daily; rooftop terrace at 6th floor offers free city views
Getting there from the port
Train to Edinburgh Waverley then 12 min walk via Cowgate to Chambers Street
🚌 Best transport: train💶 Cost: £4-5 train each way