Museums
Delve into art, history and the rich collections of Edinburgh relating to the historical and cultural life of the capital
From 31 May 25 until 28 Sept 25
John Bellany: A Life in Self-Portraiture
City Art Centre
Tickets available
16 Aug 25
Off the Beaten Path: A Storytelling Journey into Childhood’s Imagined Worlds
Museum of Edinburgh
Tickets available
30 Aug 25
Tracing Time: Past, Present, Future
City Art Centre
Tickets available
15 Sept 25
A Year in Edinburgh Museums & Galleries Collections
City Art Centre
Tickets available
Object of the month
One of Edinburgh's best-loved stories is the legend of Greyfriars Bobby. It's a story of loyalty and devotion that spans time. The origins of the Skye Terrier are shrouded in mystery. In one version of the story, he was owned by John Gray, an Edinburgh Police Constable, who died in February1858 and was buried in Greyfriars Kirkyard. According to legend, Bobby sat devotedly by his grave for 14 years.
Monuments
Museums
Explore our collections
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Schools & community
Free things to do
13 Aug 25
Zoom In/Cropped Out
City Art Centre
Tickets available
13 Aug 25
Closes of the Royal Mile
Museum of Edinburgh
Tickets available
14 Aug 25
“I Don’t Borrow - I Steal”: John Bellany and the Art of Visual Quotation
City Art Centre
Tickets available
15 Aug 25
BSL Interpreted Tour of ‘John Bellany: A Life in Self-Portraiture’
City Art Centre
Tickets available
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