The Service came into existence in 1990 with the appointment of the first Museums Officer. However, a museum had been run in North Berwick by the District Council since 1975.

The National Museum of Flight is Scotland's national aerospace museum at East Fortune Airfield (formerly RAF East Fortune), just south of the village of East Fortune, in East Lothian. Following the removal of Concorde from service, British Airways donated "Alpha...

The Scottish Seabird Centre is a world leader in remote wildlife viewing, with live cameras located on these wildlife rich islands, visitors can pan and zoom to see the tiniest details (like the ID ring on a bird's foot) and observe thousands of nesting seabirds and...

Prestongrange is a site of major importance in the story of Scotland's Industrial Revolution.Remnants of these former industries can still be seen,and many of the structures are still intact including the rare Hoffman Kiln and the unique Cornish Beam Engine. You can...

John Muir's life and work has inspired people all over the world. Now the Dunbar birthplace of the pioneering conservationist has been transformed into a new visitor attraction. The stunning interpretative centre highlights the work and achievements of this...

The Scottish Mining Museum is based at one of the finest surviving examples of a Victorian colliery in Europe, the Lady Victoria Colliery at Newtongrange, just nine miles from Edinburgh. Visitors to the museum will marvel at the sheer size of the place, be astounded...

The Scottish Poetry Library is the place for poetry in Scotland, for the regular reader, the serious student or the casual browser. Since its foundation in 1984 it has amassed a remarkable collection of written works, as well as tapes and videos. The emphasis is on...

The Cockburn Museum at King's Buildings holds a very extensive collection of geological specimens and historical objects which reflect Edinburgh's prominent position in geological sciences since the time of James Hutton (1726-1797) and its continuing activity today....

South Side Community Centre is a base for local community groups and learning opportunities in the South Side area of Edinburgh.The Centre, which has been open for over eighteen years, is in an excellent location on a main road in the heart of the South Side. The...

The Museum of Edinburgh is a series of interconnected 16th and 17th century buildings situated on the Royal Mile in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town. Formerly known as Huntly House, the museum specialises in the history of Edinburgh from the earliest settlement to...