John Knox House preserved medieval house

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!

A beautiful stunning house, the painted ceiling is absolutely gorgeous as are all the rooms. The staff very friendly. Highly recommend visiting here.

I visited the John Knox House after not having the time to visit on my last visit to Edinburgh. It was definitely worth the wait. A lovely, stunningly preserved Medieval house and a wonderful way to learn more about John Knox and his life. The staff member behind the desk was very helpful and the information sheets you are given to walk around with are very informative. I would definitely recommend a visit

It’s a stop on the hop on hop off bus, 7£ for a self guided tour. Interesting information. Beautiful building and location

John Knox House, located on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, is a fascinating and historically significant site that offers visitors a deep dive into Scotland’s turbulent religious history. This beautifully preserved 15th-century building, once home to the famous Protestant Reformer John Knox, is a must-visit for anyone interested in Scotland’s religious and political past, as well as for those who appreciate historic architecture. The house itself is an architectural gem, with its distinctive, steeply pitched roof and ornate details. As one of the oldest surviving buildings on the Royal Mile, it offers a captivating glimpse into life during the Scottish Reformation. Inside, the rooms are filled with exhibits and displays that recount Knox's life and his role in the Scottish Protestant movement. The museum’s presentations are both informative and engaging, with well-curated displays that cover Knox’s controversial life, his religious reforms, and his impact on the nation.

Houses alongside the Scottish Storytelling Centre is this museum. All about the life and times of John Knox, the Scottish theologian and leader of the Scottish Reformation. To tour the museum, you have to first enter the storytelling centre and pay at the reception there. Then you're given some notes for a self-guided tour. The house is certainly one of the oldest in Edinburgh, dating back to 1470. According to the notes, it's debatable if John Knox actually stayed in the house, so that's a bit of a let-down. The house museum is split over three levels accessible via stone spiral staircase. The first 2 floors cover general history, the history of the house and exhibits about the reformation and the relationship with the bible. While the top floor cover more about John Knox, his role in the reformation and relationships with Mary Queen of Scots. Overall, enjoyable and an interesting visit if not quite as intellectually as I'd thought it would've been given the subject matter. The entrance fee is about right.

Great ancient place. Scotland government has done a good job to retain this almost 600 years old house. (Please click Like under my review if it was helpful Or suggest Edit if it needs to be updated) - Thanks.

Great experience if you want to know a part of the history that made Scotland what it is today. Great content, maybe too much information but I like it !

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.