The original 15th century house is largely unaltered since the 1550's when the Mosman family, Goldsmiths to Mary Queen of Scots, remodelled the house. John Knox, leader of the Scottish Reformation and founder of the Presbyterian Church, lived here for a short time before dying here in 1572.
John Knox House is maintained by the Church of Scotland, the museum holds an exhibition about Knox's life and times.
Old Town Context: 'Gordon of Rothiemay plan' of 1647 with John Knox House just off thumbnail to right:
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