Located on the Roal Mile this house has tricked travelers for years. This house is not actually the original home of John Knox. There are original pieces however. For example, the painted ceiling is original although the extensive drawings have lost their rich color.
On the first floor is a cafe and small book shop. I bought the cutest book by a local author titled "A Wee Moose in the Hoose". It is about a mouse in the house - it is a counting book. I read it to my brother's kids and they loved it.
Once you have paid the 4 pounds to view the home - you have free reign. The stairs are amazing. So many staircases in Edinburgh's historical buildings wind.
The house has lots of Christian references and copies of Bibles. John Knox was known for his undying faith.
If you are not busy take the tour. If you are busy just check out the book store and take home a little piece of Scottish speech.
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