Museum of Scottish Fire Heritage

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Museum of Scottish Fire Heritage History is 🔥 w/ 200 years plus and counting of firefighting heritage. Located in Leith we're the hottest museum in Edinburgh.
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We take you through the earliest days of one of the world's first municipal fire services established in 1824 to the present.

15/10/2026

So much fun was had at our LEGO workshops this week that we forgot to take photos! If you attended and have any to share - pop them in the comments ☺️😍

Stop by for a couple of hours this October Break. You can take part in a LEGO workshop and our UV morse code challenge.
08/10/2026

Stop by for a couple of hours this October Break. You can take part in a LEGO workshop and our UV morse code challenge.

Due to circumstances outwith our control the museum will be closed Saturday 3 October, open again on Tuesday 6 October.
03/10/2026

Due to circumstances outwith our control the museum will be closed Saturday 3 October, open again on Tuesday 6 October.

We're doing things a bit different this October. It's getting cold and darker outside. So brighten your mornings with a ...
30/09/2026

We're doing things a bit different this October. It's getting cold and darker outside. So brighten your mornings with a Bookbug session on Tuesday 6 & 20 October from 9:30am to 10am then stay for a drinks and chat with others. If this goes well we hope to extend it through to November. So spread the word!
MOSFH.org/whats-on/

22/09/2026

The museum will close early on Friday 25 Sep at 1pm.

Join us for Bookbug this Tuesday 22 September at 9:30am!
20/09/2026

Join us for Bookbug this Tuesday 22 September at 9:30am!

We’re happy to welcome local vendors to our Open Day this year! Pop in on the day for delicious freshly made – not froze...
16/09/2026

We’re happy to welcome local vendors to our Open Day this year! Pop in on the day for delicious freshly made – not frozen - grilled burgers and chicken wings, fries, wood fired pizza, cold and hot drinks.

Celebrate Doors Open Day at the Museum of Scottish Fire Heritage! Explore the museum, meet firefighters, climb aboard fire engines, and enjoy family fun. Free, ticketed event.

Book your spaces for our October Holiday activity. LEGO building workshops led by a master builder! https://museumofscot...
16/09/2026

Book your spaces for our October Holiday activity. LEGO building workshops led by a master builder!

https://museumofscottishfireheritage.org/event/lego-legends-build-like-a-pro-2/

https://museumofscottishfireheritage.org/event/lego-legends-build-like-a-pro-3/

Search. Shine. Decode. Collect an activity sheet and UV torch from museum reception. Follow the clues around the gallery and reveal messages written in Morse code. Decode the dots and dashes to uncover an important fire-safety message!

Address

1A Dryden Terrace
Edinburgh
EH74NB

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+441315504954

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