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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

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Blood and Guts walking tours

December 2025

Skeleton Restoration Drop In Session

Date(s): 11 December 2025

Time: 11am-4pm

Cost: Included in standard museum entry

We all need a little bit of TLC every now and again. In October our Human Remains Conservator Cat Irving will be taking some of the skeletons from our pathology gallery for cleaning and conservation. You will be able to come and see these skeletons in our Anatomy Lab, where you will be able to watch Cat at work and talk to her about what is involve…

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