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Former name | Huntly House |
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| Location | 142-146 Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8DD, United Kingdom |
| Website | https://www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk/venue/museum-edinburgh |
TheMuseum of Edinburgh, formerly known asHuntly House Museum, located at 142-146 Canongate, is amuseum inEdinburgh,Scotland, housing a collection relating to the town's origins, history and legends. Exhibits are described as a maze of history with more rooms than one can imagine. From decade to decade down the timeline, rooms include an original copy of theNational Covenant signed atGreyfriars Kirk in 1638 and a reconstruction of Field MarshalEarl Haig's headquarters on theWestern Front during theGreat War, the latter exhibiting items bequeathed to the Museum.[1]
Situated in the late 16th-century Huntly House onthe Canongate, the museum is maintained by theCity of Edinburgh Council. The museum sits three stories tall with a unique yellow exterior. The museum is within the heart of Edinburgh for all locals and tourist to find.
In 1570, the Museum of Edinburgh was constructed for notable members ofClan Gordon who resided inHuntly Castle. The Earl who resided here was known asGeorge Gordon, 1st Marquess of Huntly.[2] His residency is controversial, being considered erroneous by theRoyal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland.[3] Subsequently, theIncorporation of Hammermen, a group of metalsmiths, purchased Huntly House in 1647 as their new headquarters and had the building expanded by architectRobert Mylne during their ownership.[2][3] In 1924, when the building was under threat of destruction, the city purchased it and it became the Museum of Edinburgh. Present day, the locals still refer to it as Huntly House.[3]
The museum was featured in Season 3 of the showOutlander.[1]
The Museum houses spectacular collections of decorative art which reveal a history of Scottish craftsmanship, from cut and engraved glass and intricately made silver fromEdinburgh andCanongate, costume, longcase clocks, along with Scottish pottery and Scottish porcelain dating from the 1760s.[1]
The Museum of Edinburgh's collections total around 220,000 items related toEdinburgh across all of its venues, and has four collections recognized by the Scottish government for National Significance.[1] The building encapsulates the story of the city from beginning to present day. James Craig's original plans for the "New Town" reside within its walls to give every detail.
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