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Edinburgh
Excursion
Edinburgh
FullDay
Excursion
All groups are escortedbythePLUS staff
Museum
of Childhood
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The Museum of Childhood has
been described as the noisiest
museum in the world. It is the
first museum in the world
dedicated to the history of
childhood, it displays toys and
games from across generations.
The museum is set in two
historic buildings, which were
both constructed in the 18
th
century. The eastern building
used to be the home to some
well-know figures in Edinburgh,
and the western building used
to house a theatre.
Canongate
Tollbooth
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Canongate Tollbooth was built
in the late 16
th
century for the
purpose of collecting tolls and
public dues. The Tollbooth also
served as the council house,
courtroom and a prison for the
Canongate. The prominent clock
was added later in 1820, and the
Latin inscription on the front of
the building reads: “The place of
the seal of the Burgh. For one’s
country and one’s successors,
1591”. Nowadays the building
houses a little museum called
“The People’s Story”, which tells
the story of ordinary people of
Edinburgh from late 18
th
century
to the present day.
Canongate Kirk
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The Canongate Kirk serves
the parish of Canongate in
Edinburgh’s Old Town.
The parish includes the Palace
of Holyroodhouse and the
Scottish Parliament, it is also
the parish church of Edinburgh
Castle, even though the Castle
is detached from the rest of
the parish.The Kirk was built in
the late 17
th
century, and it is
a magnificent example of the
architecture of its period.The Kirk
has a Dutch-style end gable and
a curios small Doric-columned
terrace over the entrance.
Although it is rectangular on the
outside, its interior has a cross
shaped layout.
John Knox House
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John Knox House is a Scottish
Storytelling Centre, and the
home for Scotland’s Culture.
It is a unique venue that
incorporates contemporary
design and entertainment with
medieval architecture. This
vibrant arts venue presents
a packed programme of live
storytelling, theatre, music,
exhibitions, family events and
workshops all year round. You
can discover Scotland’s rich
story heritage, find a dragon’s
nest, enjoy the story wall and
much more. The building dates
back to the 15
th
century, which
makes it the only original
medieval building left surviving
in Edinburgh.
Private Bus
Excursions PickupTime
Pickupatthecentre:
Outside the College-time: 8,30
Dropoffatthecentre:
Outside the College-time: 18,30
DropOffPointatDestination:
Museum of Childhood (subject to change)-time: 10,00
PickupPointatDestination:
Museum of Childhood (subject to change)-time: 17,00
Campus:
St.Andrew’s
Trasportation:
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