John Knox House

John Knox House On three floors, the exhibition highlights the building's beautiful craftsmanship and the stories of its famous inhabitants.

Dating back to 1470, and now incorporated into the Scottish Storytelling Centre, John Knox House is one of Scotland's greatest cultural treasures and is associated with the most dramatic events in Scotland's turbulent history. Located in The Netherbow, the halfway point in the Royal Mile and the site of Edinburgh's medieval gateway, the House was the home of James Mossman, goldsmith to Mary Queen

of Scots, and became known as the final residence of John Knox, the Protestant reformer. Come close to the most dramatic conflicts in Scotland's history. Stand where they stood and hear the drama in their own words. The original Netherbow bell, cast in 1621, and a carved stone plaque from the Port (or Gate) have been reinstated in the Storytelling Centre's bell tower.

We are Hiring! See below for more info 💜
23/04/2026

We are Hiring! See below for more info 💜

💜 We are Hiring! 💜

Evening & Weekend Duty Manager.

An exciting opportunity to join our Duty Management team. The role includes providing an excellent standard of customer service as the first point of contact for all visitors to the Scottish Storytelling Centre. Working with colleagues and partners to provide a warm welcome and high standard of customer care to all visitors to John Knox House and the Scottish Storytelling Centre.

More info and how to apply here https://bit.ly/4dW9kBJ

Closing date: Monday 4th May, Midday

26/03/2026

Incredible to see old Edinburgh brought back to life this way.

Lovely picture posted by our friends at Lost Edinburgh. The old house looks the same... but different.
05/03/2026

Lovely picture posted by our friends at Lost Edinburgh. The old house looks the same... but different.

A view of the High Street looking towards John Knox House. Looks like the 1900s. That young lad in the foreground is staring intently at the camera. Wonder what he is carrying.

Public domain stereoview

26/01/2026

The Address to the Haggis... and some history.

Another lovely sunset from the window of the Oak Room here at John Knox House. Wonder how this one compares the ones its...
22/01/2026

Another lovely sunset from the window of the Oak Room here at John Knox House. Wonder how this one compares the ones its seen over the last 556 year?

Love this Sketch that the EdinburghSketcher has drawn of our good self. Keep up the good work.
16/01/2026

Love this Sketch that the EdinburghSketcher has drawn of our good self. Keep up the good work.

WhereArtI this week Edinburgh?
Angles and details on this medieval Edinburgh building. But where am I? Answer on the website and you could win some of my Edinburgh gift cards, a name will be picked in 24 hours. Best of luck.

https://www.edinburghsketcher.com/p/wherearti-3rd-march

✨ Happy New Year! We’re back after the break and ready for an amazing year ahead ✨The skies might be dark but it’s warm ...
12/01/2026

✨ Happy New Year! We’re back after the break and ready for an amazing year ahead ✨

The skies might be dark but it’s warm inside, we are open from 10am daily and looking forward to seeing you all soon!

On Saturday we have our first event of the year where you can coorie in and join host Janis Mackay - Author and students from her 2025 Novel Writing Course as they read from their works in progress.

🎟️ https://shorturl.at/q9pgM

Due to maintenance, John Knox House will be closed from 2nd February to 14th February 2026. During this time, there will...
17/12/2025

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

No matter what century someone has looked out one of our windows, the view of the Royal Mile at sunset will always be am...
15/12/2025

No matter what century someone has looked out one of our windows, the view of the Royal Mile at sunset will always be amazing.

In 1903, W.J. Hay became curator of the John Knox house. He remained here for 40 years. He had quite the lasting legacy,...
21/07/2025

In 1903, W.J. Hay became curator of the John Knox house. He remained here for 40 years. He had quite the lasting legacy, which included the famous Hay postcards and his Penny guide of the Royal Mile. We have created a vintage postcard of the front cover from his Penny guide, which you can now get in our little book shop. We think they are beautiful. Let us know what you think.

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43-45 High Street
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