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National Museum of Flight Tel: 0131 247 4238 Open daily 10:00-17:00 from April-October (10:00-18:00 in July and August) Open weekends only 10:00-16:00 from November-March From 1975, the Museum of flight has displayed its grand collection of aeronautical delights for everyone to see and more recently it won the bid to display Concorde. The aviation collection also comprises of aircrafts, rockets, memorabilia, archives, instruments, propellers, models and photographs. Link: www.nms.ac.uk The Heritage of Golf Museum West Links Road Gullane Tel 01875 870 27 A treat for any golf connoisseur, this small holding opens itself up to the natural materials, craft and skill of early golf makers. Myreton Motor Museum Aberlady Tel :01875 870 288 Open all year, Myreton Motor museum is less than 5 mins away from the hotel. Hosting a wide array of cars, motor cycles, commercials and Second World War military vehicles dating from 1896. Dunbar Town House Museum High Street Dunbar Tel 01368 863 734 Primarily concentrated on the Royal Burgh’s history, this historic house also hosts archaeology insights and photographs. John Muir Museum Dunbar Tel: 01368 865899 The birth place of the pioneering conservationist has been transformed into a visitor’s attraction that highlights the incredible work and achievements of John Muir. Admission Free. Prestongrange Industrial Heritage Museum Prestonpans Tel: 0131 653 2904 Free guided tours will show you round this former colliery which includes a Cornish Beam Engine. Free admission. Preston Mill East Linton Tel 01620 860 426 Beautiful water mill in full working order. Preston Mill describes through guided tours the history of the area, the mill and the people that lived and worked there. Jane Welsh Carlyle Museum 1a Lodge Street Haddington Tel 01620 823 738 Jane Baillie Welsh, was the only child of Dr John Welsh an 19th century local medical practitioner. Thomas Carlyle met Jane in 1821 at a time where he was known as a great historian, philosopher, writer and prophet. Later he became ‘The Sage of Chelsea’. Dolls Museum Musselburgh Formerly the St. Thomas Church Open 10am – 5pm daily. The museum is home to a large rare collection of dolls and toys which will bring back childhood memories. The Flag Heritage Centre Main Street Athelstanford Tel: 01368 880 297 This small sleepy village was the birth place for the ‘Saltire’ or the St Andrews Cross as it’s more commonly known. The memorial flag is permanently on display for all to see. National War Museum of Scotland Edinburgh Tel: 0131 247 4413 Located inside Edinburgh Castle. Open daily. 9.45am – 5.45pm Entry into the Museum is free with admission to Edinburgh Castle. Explore over 400 years of the Scottish military experience. Uncover stories of courage, determination, victory and defeat, heroics and heartbreak. National Museum of Scotland Edinburgh Chamber Street Tel: 0131 225 7534 Open Daily. 10.00am – 5.00pm Free Admission. A collection of exhibitions that tell the story of Scotland, its land, people and culture. Some exhibitions are millions of years old, while others are less than a decade. Royal Yacht Britannia Ocean Terminal Leith Tel: 0131 555 566 The magnificent Royal Yacht Britannia has hosted some of the most famous guests in the world, the most prestigious Her Majesty the Queen and the Royal Family. The ship now in Edinburgh welcomes you aboard to discover the heart and soul of this most special of royal residences. Link: http://www.royalyachtbritannia.co.uk |
