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Visit by ASCE members
David McGuigan shows ASCE members Paul Giroux and Dan McQueen some of the surveying instruments during their visit of 5 August 2022.
Museum Re-opens
The museum has re-opened following the Covid-19 restrictions. Visitors area asked to wear masks, adopt 1 metre separation and follow any direction markings. Members of the public can visit independently or, if preferred, request a guided tour. More details on the home page.
The Museum on Twitter
Today the museum has opened a twitter account. Follow us at @icescotmuseum
Celebrating 50 Years
The museum was founded in 1971 and this year we celebrate 50 years of activity.
COVID-19 Update
At present because of Covid-19 the Museum remains closed. We hope that we will be open again later in the year.
John Rennie and the Bell Rock Lighthouse
The credit for the design and erection of the Bell Rock Lighthouse has been generally attributed to Stevenson, not Rennie. In a paper prepared by Professor Roland Paxton from contemporary documents, he sheds new light on the relationship between Rennie and Stevenson. It suggests Rennie’s design changes and site superintendence were pivotal in the construction […]
Covid-19 Update
We regret that due to the current Covid-19 pandemic the museum remains closed at present.
Virtual Tour Video
Over recent years the museum has taken part in the Edinburgh Doors Open Day event. Unfortunately, because of the Covid-19 pandemic this year’s event has had to be cancelled. The organiser, the Cockburn Society, has decided to promote a vitual event for this year and has asked for contributions from venues in the form of […]
Covid-19 Update
We regret that due to the current Covid-19 pandemic the museum is still currently closed.