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Brass Rubbing Centre

Chalmers Close | (opposite Museum of Childhood on Royal Mile), Edinburgh EH1 1SS, Scotland
0131 556 4364
Ranked #47 of 163 attractions in Edinburgh
4.5 of 5 stars 11 Reviews
Type: Educational Sites
Owner description: Great family activity where you can make your own personal souvenir to take home from the UK. Offers a unique tourist experience while learning...... more » Owner description: Great family activity where you can make your own personal souvenir to take home from the UK. Offers a unique tourist experience while learning history. « less
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Norwalk CT
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2012
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Spent a great afternoon here and left with a stunning Celtic cross rubbing, all my own work! More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 3, 2012

A great place to take the children and grandchildren, lots of fun doing the brass rubbing. More

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carlisle, pa
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2011
2
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We visited the Brass Rubbing Centre in May 2010 and the whole family really enjoyed it. It was a wonderfully quiet, contemplative (and productive!) respite from the tourist hoards on the Royal Mile. We were all eagerly anticipating another similar experience this year--our 8 yo boy most of all--only to find it is closed for structural repairs and the brasses... More

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Stuttgart, Germany
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85 reviews 85 reviews
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58 helpful votes 58 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 4, 2010

The whole family had fun at this place, which is both historically interesting and fun. More

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Edmonton
2 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 14, 2009
4
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The Brass Rubbing Centre was a great way to learn a little history, do something constructive and have a special souvenier of our trip. My husband and I did a smal rubbing, which was quite inexpensive. It took us about 30 minutes to complete the project. The staff was knowledgeable and very helpful. It was a nice change from looking... More

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Chicago area
2 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 27, 2009
4
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This was a great way to get a personalized souvenir of a trip to the UK - I guarantee no one else has the same one! This is a great way to spend an hour or two, or a good way to create with your child for as long as they can focus. Making your own rubbing satisfies a basic... More

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dorice
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 12, 2009
1
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This is an excellent Centre for all ages. I have now taken my grand children on numerous occasions. Their ages ranging from 4 to 16. The assistant is extremely helpful, and friendly. Prices excellent starting at £1 upwards depending on size of Brass Rubbing. Well done to Edinburgh Council, in funding such an excellent venue for all ages, and Nationalities.. More

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North Carolina
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 1, 2009

As the rain poured, my teenage son and I were cozy in the Brass Rubbing Center. Excellently run by a friendly helpful woman who said she had been with the center for many years. The choices of rubbing possibilities were quite varied - something suitable for children all the way to the most experienced. We had a wonderful morning. More

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Cambridge, UK
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2009
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As with several things in Edinburgh this is hidden away, right off the Royal Mile in an alleyway opposite the Museum of Childhood. Theres a nice large selection of brasses (or rather reproductions of brasses) from the very small to the 6ft long ones. All at very reasonable prices, from £4 for the smallest to I think about £18+ for... More

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Selkirk, Scotland
1 review
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 15, 2006
6
people found this review helpful

A chance to feel your way into the past, make a work of art, take some time to reflect and give your arm a work-out. Trinity Apse is a quiet spot 20 yards off the busy Edinburgh HIgh Street. 10 minutes from the station and 2 minutes from the bus stop. I took 4 kids under 11 and we all... More

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