Museum on the Mound

Museum on the Mound is housed in the magnificent purpose built head office of the Bank of Scotland, a beautiful building with a fascinating history. This museum takes a fresh look at money, featuring technology, art and design, trade and security, and crime! It is open throughout the year and free to visit, making for an interesting day out that won't break the bank and get you in trouble!

Discover more about money in all its shapes and forms, including how it has developed over the past 4,000 years, and items that were previously used as currency, such as shells and even feathers! See £1 million pounds, and try your hand at cracking a safe! Find out why the Bank of Scotland was created and discover some of its famous customers, plus explore how it has changed over the last 300 years.