About The Writers' Museum & Makars' Court
Heritage background, architectural provenance & visitor guide
Tucked inside enchanting Lady Stair's Close on the historic Royal Mile, The Writers' Museum celebrates Edinburgh's status as the world's first UNESCO City of Literature. Discover Robert Burns' writing desk, the printing press that produced Sir Walter Scott's Waverley Novels, and personal Samoan memorabilia belonging to Robert Louis Stevenson.
Curator Insider Tip: Take your time in Makars' Court outside the museum entrance to read the quotes carved into paving stones spanning over 600 years of Scottish poetry and prose.
Key Highlights & Facilities
Verified visitor amenities, accessibility, and distinctive features
Visitor Perspectives
Verified authentic traveler observations
“Celebrates the lives and legacies of Scotland's three literary titans — Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott, and Robert Louis Stevenson — inside a turreted 1622 mansion.”
“A brilliant and enriching museum in Old Town. Take your time in Makars' Court outside the museum entrance to read the quotes carved into paving stones spanning over 600 years of Scottish poetry and prose.”
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