Museum of Scottish Fire Heritage - Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

Edinburgh

The fire engines in the museum are fragile but the ones we will have outside in the courtyard are not. This is a day for everyone who wants to get up close and inside some fire appliance (engines)!

Located in Edinburgh City Centre the museum tells the story of Scottish firefighting from its inception to present day. Explore antique fire engines, engaging interactives, firefighting kit, artefacts and more.

The gallery is split into five main themes, packed with tales of action, feats of heroism, and stories of how firefighting is constantly evolving to improve its service to the public. Throughout the museum there are a range of digital interactives to delve deeper into the topics and activities for families including dressing up for children.

McDonald Road Community Fire Station is part of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service which is the world’s first municipal fire service. The station will have their appliances out and the firefighters will engage with members of the public.

Food and drinks will be available for purchase on the day.

Ticketed entry slots are every 30 mins, the last entry is 2:30pm.

Please note this will be a free, but ticketed event. Tickets will be live on 1st September 2024 at 10:00am

https://museumofscottishfireheritage.org/event/doors-open-day-2024-museum-fire-station/

Facilities

• Disabled Access
• Disabled WC
• WC
• Events For Children
• Refreshments