Historic houses · Central Scotland
John Knox House
In or near Edinburgh.
John Knox House — a other in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley · 0.4 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
John Knox House is a other located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
John Knox House is a historic building dating back to 1470, located on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh. It is associated with significant events in Scottish history, particularly the Reformation, and features exhibits related to its famous inhabitants and the era's dramatic events.
Place summary
John Knox House is located in central Scotland, specifically in Edinburgh (postcode EH1). It is a historic building associated with the Protestant Reformation and is named after the Scottish reformer John Knox. The house is of architectural significance and is a designated category A listed building.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.9506, -3.1851
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH1 1SR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley — 0.4 km
- Opening
- Monday – Sunday, 10am-6pm; last admission 5pm
- Official site
- www.scottishstorytellingcentre.com
Sources
- osm: way/293890858 (ODbL)
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📷 4Frequently asked questions
- Where is John Knox House?
- John Knox House is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH1 1SR).
- What is John Knox House?
- John Knox House — a other in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to John Knox House?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH1 1SR.
- How do I get to John Knox House?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH1 1SR.