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Arts and culture

If you enjoy the arts and culture, you’ll find something of interest in our museums, galleries and exhibition spaces.

Museums and galleries

Our superb Collections include musical instruments, works of art, manuscripts and rare books, anatomical specimens, rocks and fossils and much more.

Visit our museums and galleries

School of Scottish Studies Archives

The School of Scottish Studies Archives comprises thousands of items showcasing the languages, folklore and traditions of Scotland, including sound recordings, photographs and publications.

School of Scottish Studies Archives

St Cecilia's Hall

St Cecilia’s Hall houses the Museum of Musical Instruments and has a Friends scheme which works to raise funds to buy instruments and books about the history of the instruments.

Visit St Cecilia's Hall

Friends of St Cecilia's Hall

Volunteer at St Cecilia's Hall