Musselburgh Museum and Heritage Group

The location of Fisherrow and Musselburgh on the banks of the River Esk where it enters the Forth has formed a natural settlement since Prehistoric times.

Musselburgh's key geographical position, close to Scotland's capital, its access to a wealth of natural resources and its innovative people means that the town has played an important part in the nation's history over two millennia.

Musselburgh Museum Steering Committee was established as a small voluntary heritage group in 1985 to record, collect and preserve that proud history.  As a Scottish registered charity (SC003967), the Committee's goal was the establishment of a permanent museum in the town, now achieved.  

As of November 2010, the Committee became the Musselburgh Museum and Heritage Group. It continues to use the iconic Old Town Hall (the Tolbooth) as its base. The Group's ongoing task is to manage the new museum; to continue recording the town's history; and to develop a programme of activities and events to celebrate and highlight Musselburgh's rich heritage. 

Over the years the Committee mounted regular themed exhibitions. From time to time in the new museum, the Group will review and feature different historical aspects in an ongoing programme relevant to local and national events.