Edinburgh · sightJohn Knox House
Planning Edinburgh? John Knox House is worth a look — a sight. The John Knox House is located on Edinburgh's Royal Mile - the city's main thoroughfare, running downhill between Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse. As the heart of Scotland's historic capital it's a great place to start a day of sightseeing. It's also close to a host of great bars for a dram of whiskey (or two) when you're done. visitor rating 4.5/5 (42 reviews).
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An easy stop that slots into a day in the city.
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In season and at weekends, book ahead — the ticket queue for John Knox House can run half an hour or more, and an online booking gives a timed entry slot. Check opening hours for your date (they change on holidays) and arrive about 15 minutes early. Most tickets are free to cancel up to 24 hours ahead.
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