Dunbar Town House Museum and Gallery
East Lothian
With its distinctive witch's hat tower, bell, clock and sun dials, Dunbar Town House has been the focus of town life since the 16th century. The building is home to a museum and gallery on the ground floor with changing historical and art exhibitions as well as a local history display area and research room managed by Dunbar and District History Society. Our staff are always on hand to chat about the town and the history of the building.
We will be holding guided tours of the building, allowing visitors access to parts of the Town House that aren’t always open to the public. For over 400 years councillors and magistrates presided over the affairs of the burgh from our Council Chamber including the infamous East Lothian witch trials. Below the chamber is an atmospheric jail with its original massive iron door which has become a popular ghost hunting venue. In the neighbouring debtor's cell the fireplace has been preserved - complete with prisoners' graffiti.
Facilities
Additional Access Information
Access guide available here: https://www.accessable.co.uk/visit-scotland/access-guides/dunbar-town-house-museum-and-gallery#B2108526-7C34-3348-8890-452724D65E10
Gallery
Key Information
Drop in and let staff know that you would like to go on a tour. Tours leave from the ground floor of the building.
Where to find us
Address
- High Street
- Dunbar
- EH42 1ER