Shipping policy

Christmas Shipping & Delivery Policy 2026

To help ensure your order arrives in time for Christmas, we recommend placing your order by the following dates:

UK Orders

  • All UK orders: 12th December 2026

International Orders

  • Europe: We currently do not ship to EU countries.

  • USA and Canada: 3rd December 2026

  • Australia and New Zealand: 26th November 2026

  • Asia, Africa and South America: 26th November 2026

These are our recommended ordering deadlines, allowing sufficient time for order processing and dispatch. Please note that delivery dates cannot be guaranteed, particularly during the busy festive period.

Customs and Import Duties: Customers are responsible for any customs duties, import taxes or additional charges applicable to their orders.

Christmas Closure

Our Museum shop will be unable to process or dispatch orders from 18th December 2026 until 5th January 2027.

Please note that Surgeons' Hall Museum will be closed for the Christmas period from 24th December 2026 until 4th January 2027, reopening on 5th January 2027.

Any orders placed during the shop's closure will be processed from 5th January 2027, when normal order processing resumes.

We encourage everyone to order early to avoid disappointment.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support. We wish you a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Delivery

The cost of postage and packaging is calculated based on the total weight of your order and the shipping destination.

We aim for orders to be sent within 3 to 5 working days by Royal Mail, Parcelforce or other couriers, based upon the items ordered and the shipping destination. If you have any special delivery requirements or any further questions regarding the information above, please contact us to discuss arrangements and any additional costs prior to placing your order.

Email: museumshop@rcsed.ac.uk

International Deliveries

Deliveries outside the UK may be subject to customs duties, import taxes and other charges imposed by the destination country. These charges are the responsibility of the customer and must be paid by the recipient. The Surgeons’ Hall Museum Shop is not responsible for any customs duties, taxes or additional delivery charges incurred on international shipments.

Depending on the destination and the shipping company, these charges may be requested before delivery or when the shipment arrives in the destination country. Please be aware that your order may be held by the shipping company or customs authorities until any applicable charges have been paid.

Please note that we are currently unable to ship to the EU or Northern Ireland.

Click & Collect

You can now collect your order from our shop within the Surgeons’ Hall Museum.

Surgeons’ Hall Museum

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
Nicolson Street
Edinburgh
EH8 9DW
UK

+44 0131 527 1711


Please wait until you receive your 'order ready to collect email’. Our collection service is free.

We have a 14-day return policy, which means you have 14 days after receiving your item to request a return.

To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase.

To start a return, you can contact us at museumshop@rcsed.ac.uk. Please note that returns will need to be sent to the following address: 


Surgeons' Hall Museum
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
Nicolson Street
Edinburgh EH8 9DW
UK
Tel: (+44) 131 527 1711

If your return is accepted, we’ll send you a return shipping label, as well as instructions on how and where to send your package. Items sent back to us without first requesting a return will not be accepted.

You can always contact us for any return questions at museumshop@rcsed.ac.uk. 

Damages and issues
Please inspect your order upon reception and contact us immediately if the item is defective, damaged or if you receive the wrong item so that we can evaluate the issue and make it right.

Exceptions / non-returnable items
For hygiene reasons, certain items are not eligible for a return, e.g., earrings or beauty products unless they are faulty. We also do not accept returns for hazardous materials, flammable liquids, or gases. Please get in touch if you have questions or concerns about your specific item.

Unfortunately, we cannot accept returns on sale items or gift cards.

Exchanges
The fastest way to ensure you get what you want is to return the item you have, and once the return is accepted, make a separate purchase for the new item.

Refunds
We will notify you once we’ve received and inspected your return, and let you know if the refund was approved or not. If approved, you’ll be automatically refunded on your original payment method within 10 business days.
Please remember it can take some time for your bank or credit card company to process and post the refund too.
If more than 15 business days have passed since we’ve approved your return, please contact us at museumshop@rcsed.ac.uk.