A visit to Edinburgh museum

**ScottEPooh** · 31st July 07, 12:00 PM

Very cool! I love museums, and since I can't afford a trip to this one in person, it's nice to see a bit of it!!

**Archangel** · 31st July 07, 01:04 PM

One of my strongest memories of Edinburgh from when I was a child was the museum. I remember being terrified of walking under the whale skeleton hanging from the ceiling.
I vaguely remember the swords, it's good to see them again.

**McClef** · 31st July 07, 01:18 PM

Aye the "guillotine" was called "The Maiden" - gives a new meaning to that town in Berkshire - Maidenhead

But which museum is it? Cannot recall seeing these things in the National Museum in Chambers St, mind you it's a very long time since I last visited!

**mrpharr** · 31st July 07, 01:23 PM

Very interesting and beautiful photos.
steve

**Arlen** · 31st July 07, 01:37 PM

Thanks for the photos.
I've never got time to go there when I'm in Edinburgh.

**Phil** · 31st July 07, 11:39 PM

Originally Posted by McClef

Aye the "guillotine" was called "The Maiden" - gives a new meaning to that town in Berkshire - Maidenhead

But which museum is it? Cannot recall seeing these things in the National Museum in Chambers St, mind you it's a very long time since I last visited!

It is the National Museum of Scotland in Chambers Street. There is a modern extension (Prince Charles didn't like it) almost totally given over to Scottish artefacts going back to pre-historic times. Very interesting. They still have the stuffed animals and usual general museum stuff in the original part, and entrance is free which appeals to my Scottish sensibilities.