Edinburgh Sights

Canongate Tolbooth

#191 of 424 things to do in Edinburgh

#17932 of 49020 things to do in Europe

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  • Address
    • 163 Canongate
  • Transport
    • 35
  • Phone
    • 529 4057
  • Hours
    • 10am-5pm Mon-Sat year-round, plus 2-5pm Sun during the Edinburgh Festival

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Lonely Planet review for Canongate Tolbooth

Built in 1591, the picturesque Tolbooth served successively as a collection point for tolls (taxes), a council house, a courtroom and a jail. It now houses a fascinating museum, the People’s Story, recording the life, work and pastimes of ordinary Edinburgh folk from the 18th century to the present day.

 

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