John Knox House

It was pouring with rain, so I decided to visit the John Knox House to dry out. I am glad I did as it exceeded my expectations. The Mosman family owned the property during Mary Queen of Scots rule. You learn about their lives and their interactions with John Knox, who lived at the house for a few months. There were lots of interesting artifacts. The information provided was informative. It is worth going just to see the hand-painted ceiling. The ticket price was very reasonable. Staff were friendly and happy to answer questions. There were a few souvenirs on sale at the ticket desk. They desk is inside a shop so you can purchase books and general gift items here. There was also a cafe. There are toilets on the premises. These have changing facilities. Accessibke toilets are on the ground floor. Only the ground floor is accessible to people who use a wheelchair or have mobility issues. The upper floors are only accessible by steps.

If you are interested in history, particularly the Reformation, you'll love it! Wasn't crowded at all and the little cafe downstairs is nice.

The oldest, original medieval building surviving on the Royal Mile. There is so much history to see in 3 stories built for just £7 a ticket. Highly recommended

This was a fantastic spot to visit. Not only will you get to read and learn about John Knox and his role in the Reformation, you will be visiting the oldest original medieval building on The Royal Mile.

What an amazing place! The house itself is a treasure. While the ties to John Knox aren't necessarily the strongest (he is believed to have lived there for the last 18 months of his life), the museum leverages them to tell the broader stories of the religious strife in Scotland in the 1550s and 60s as well as what a well-to-do family home would look like in that time. We were also extremely fortunate to meet Libby behind the desk. Having done a thesis on Mary Queen of Scots and possessing an insatiable curiosity for the time period in general with the research skills to match, she is uniquely qualified to answer questions and provide guidance to visitors.

This is a museum about Protestant reformer John Knox and also the man who owned this house that Knox may have lived in. We enjoyed the displays about Knox and the reformation.

Unlike the dismal & unprofessional Gladstone staff, I totally enjoyed my service here in John Knox house. Enough said!

We enjoyed touring the home of John Knox. It’s not well marked, so we almost walked right past it. It is not wheelchair accessible to see the upper floors. The staircases are narrow and winding. It was worth stopping to visit!

John Knox, leader of the Scottish Protestant movement, the mother and father of the Presbyterian church, and doer of Bad*ssery, lived in this home for time. This home was once owned by the Mossman gold-smithing family, but was sort of "Eminent Domain'd" by Knox. It was so enjoyable to walk in the halls of this place and see the study, the sitting rooms, and steps of history and of one of the most renowned preacher in the history of the christian faith. The staff was absolutely lovely on the grounds of the mansion, and the location was just absolutely perfect for a tourist to visit alongside the many other events to take part in. The only issue I took with the historical site was the presentation of the information via the clunky papers we were given, and i certainly would not recommend the restaurant underneath. Overall this was worth a visit, especially if you've missed a reservation for a tour, have extra time in the city, or are an incredible history nerd like myself. Do visit! P.S. The historic "End Of The World" pub is across the street and is also a must visit

I loved my visit to John Knox house, I love the history of it all and even though I feel it focuses more on James Mossman than John Knox who only stayed here a short time, it is still very fascinating. John Knox house looks small from the outside but inside there is so much to see and i especially loved the old tiled fireplaces and the painted ceiling. i loved the audiotape in some of the rooms, that helped bring the characters back to life, I loved the informative mobile guide as well as information displayed throughout. I appreciated and enjoyed the creative model displays but felt they cheapened and took away the sense of being in a historic setting, I didn't really understand what they represented in terms of John Knox. I found them amazing but probably more suited to be displayed in the storytelling museum rather than the actual house. I would really recommend visiting the John Knox house, so full of history, creaky floors, wooden beams, low ceilings, narrow spiral staircase, its got it all.

This small house at the base of the Royal Mile is worth a visit. Even though I was raised a Presbyterian, I learned a great deal about John Knox, the history of the church and the history of Scotland. Having visited St. Giles Cathedral it provided great perspective. Be prepared for occasional steep, narrow stairs and low ceilings. Best of all, it's not a huge time consuming visit, either.

The John Knox House within the Scottish Storytelling Centre was great. We went during the Edinburgh Open Doors weekend event in September and were thus able to get in free of charge (look out for it each year!), but it is normally only £4.25 for adults and is really fascinating. The old house is quaint and provides so many things to see and information boards to read that it keeps you busy for a while soaking in all of the history. It was really interesting to learn more about John Knox, James Mossman, and Mary Queen of Scots. This is a fantastic place that is tucked away on the Royal Mile and is really worth it to venture inside. The cafe looks nice, and the bookshop has a great selection of books on Edinburgh's past and present.

John Knox was the leader of the Scottish Reformation, a founder of the Presbyterian Church and bitter enemy to Mary, Queen of Scots. He lived in this house for short time, until his death 1572. While church history may not be everyone's cup of tea, this house/museum is a fascinating tribute to one of histories most influential and important figures. While Knox is the focus, the age he lived in is also well represented.