John Knox House

Just a little reminder that John Knox House will be closed for some restoration work from Monday, 2nd till Sunday, 15th February. We look forward to welcoming you all again soon. @scotstorycentre.bsky.social

Just a little reminder that John Knox House will be closed for some restoration work from Monday, 2nd till Sunday, 15th February. We look forward to welcoming you all again soon.

Another lovely sunset from the window of the Oak Room here at John Knox House. Wonder how this one compares to the ones it has seen over the last 556 years? #edinburgh #johknoshouse #sunset #royalmile

Love this drawing by the Edinburgh Sketcher of our lovely wee house. Keep up the good work. @www.edinburghsketcher.com

Due to maintenance, John Knox House will be closed 2nd February to 14th February 2026. During this time, there will be no access to the museum, but the Scottish Storytelling centre and Haggis Box Café shall remain open. We apologise for the inconvenience.

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No matter what century someone has looked out of one of our windows, the view of the Royal Mile at sunset will always be amazing. #edinburgh #royalmile #sunset #history #edinburghhistory #scotland #historicbuilsing #johnknoxhouse

Visit the oldest shop on the Royal Mile, our wee book shop. If you are looking for a gift this Christmas, pop into our little bookshop on the ground floor of John Knox House. We have a Unique selection of storytelling books for adults and children. #edinburgh #johknoxhouse #bookshop #christmasgifts

Having been on the Royal Mile since 1470 and a museum since 1853, we have accumulated a lot of things. Here is a guidebook from 1991, after we reopened following restorations. Since we have been open as a museum for over 175 years, our own museum keepsakes become historical items themselves.

Macastory Presents: Cinderella

A Storytelling Panto Like No Other! For All the Family!

Be part of the magic – cheer for Cinders, boo the baddies, and help make sure that Cinders gets home from the ball before the clock strikes midnight!

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Donald Smith, Marion Kenny, Jan Bee Brown and Daniel Abercrombie stand at Newhaven with a lighthouse in the background. They're all holding copies of the SISF programme. Photo credit: Neil Hanna

The @scotstorycentre.bsky.social has a feast of Northern stories and songs to brighten the autumn months.

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#scottishstorytellingfestival #SISF2025

Through the words of the artist, his brother, his sister-in-law and nephew, discover the genius that the world almost forgot…

Written by Rebekah King, performed by Philip Kingscott and produced by Peapod Productions.

More info & 🎟️ shorturl.at/UR9Gl

@johnknoxhouse.bsky.social Knoxing myself out!

We’re looking for a temporary Visitor Services Assistant to help us deliver our fantastic #edfringe programme for 2025!
If you are friendly, outgoing, interested in the arts and/or heritage and available for August, please email venuehire@scottishstorytellingcentre.com with your CV by Mon 30 June 🥰

The @scotstorycentre.bsky.social Fringe programme is very exciting this year.

We have just launched our new Kids' Guide for John Knox House. Ranging from 5-7 years and 8-11 years, they have games and hunts to make the history of our iconic building fun for all.

Me at the John Knox house, wearing a bonnet and whatever you call the black robe and holding a quill.

Reforming. #JohnKnoxHouse @johnknoxhouse.bsky.social

We're excited to share with you a new exhibition we have showing some of the artifacts celebrating the life of John Knox house since it opened as a museum in the 1850's. The very first guest book dating back to 1850, and the collection of postcards (The Knox Series) from around 100 years ago.

We wanted to share with you a great review that was recently posted about John Knox house on the "Brown Sign Blogging" site. We always enjoy hearing about our guests time visiting us and hope to hear from more of you soon.

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We recently obtained postcards picturing the inside John Knox House from over 100 years ago. Known as the Knox Series by William Hay- curator of John Knox house for around 40 years from 1903. He had a book shop in the same spot we have a book shop. We hope to display the postcards soon.
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We opened to the public in 1850, we have always had a visitors book. We discovered the original books. Incredible record of the people from all around the world that have came to visit us. These books date from June 1850 to Aug 1890. Suited as we are now joined with @scotstorycentre.bsky.social

YouTube video by Clan Broonford The lost Luckenbooths of Edinburgh #edinburghscotland #history #edinburgholdtown

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