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Surgeons' Hall Museums' iconic William Playfair building at The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh

Surgeons' Hall Museums' iconic William Playfair building at The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh

The Wohl Pathology Museum, one of the most historic collections of surgical pathology in the world

The Wohl Pathology Museum, one of the most historic collections of surgical pathology in the world

Book said to be made from William Burke's skin in our History of Surgery Museum

Book said to be made from William Burke's skin in our History of Surgery Museum

Artwork depicting historic tooth extraction methods is displayed in our Dental Collection

Artwork depicting historic tooth extraction methods is displayed in our Dental Collection

Upcoming Events

Blood and Guts walking tours

August 2025

BSL Blood and Guts: The Twists and Turns of Edinburgh's Medical History

Date(s): 11 August 2025

Time: 11am

Cost: £9.95-£18.95

Booking Link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bsl-blood-and-guts-the-twists-and-turns-of-edinburghs-medical-history-tickets-1373129741019?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join Surgeons Hall Museum for this BSL interprited walking tour as part of Edinburgh Deaf Festival. We will take you through the highs and lows of Edinburgh’s world-renowned medical history. Discover the intrigues, rivalries, and dedication to the cause as our guide leads you through the sites where anatomists, surgeons and physicians worked, opera…

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