Museums & galleries
Canongate
The 16th-century Tolbooth houses a social history museum tracing city life since the late 1700s.
Plan your visit
Official siteVisit website ↗
Nearby places
4 nearby stopsBuild the next part of the day
Appears in itineraries
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→Questions travellers ask
What is Canongate?
The 16th-century Tolbooth houses a social history museum tracing city life since the late 1700s.
Where should I check current details for Canongate?
Use the official website linked in the Plan your visit section.
Build this into your Edinburgh day
Use this place as an anchor, then layer nearby stops and a little breathing room around it.