Museum On The Mound
Address: The Mound, Edinburgh, EH1 1YZ
This is a museum all about the stuff that makes the world go round – money. The museum can be found inside the magnificent Bank of Scotland building at the top of The Mound (now the Scottish Headquarters for Lloyds Bank). There are seven rooms in total, telling the story of money and banking though displays and exhibitions.
Founded in 1695, the Bank of Scotland is Scotland’s first and oldest bank. The museum tells the story of the bank, with artefacts on display that include its original founding Act, the ledger placed in a pub to attract the first investors and the Bank’s 18th century iron money chest. The museum explores many subjects relating to money, including the 4,000 year history of currency, the rise of banks and building societies, and the lives of the workers that kept them running.
5 things to do at the Museum On The Mound
- Explore the history of The Bank of Scotland and how it has changed over time.
- Discover the detailed history of the building, with interactive maps and 3D models.
- Delve into the concept of money and how it has evolved – from early units of currency made from shells and feathers to today’s coins and notes.
- See what a million pounds in cash actually looks like.
- Browse the on site gift shop, with profits going to the bank’s nominated charities.
