Lochend Castle, Edinburgh

Name: Lochend Castle
Address: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

#225 among attractions in Edinburgh

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Lochend House, also known as Restalrig Castle and Lochend Castle, is an occupied house, incorporating the remains of a 16th-century L-plan tower house, in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is located in the Lochend area, about 1.5 miles east of Edinburgh Castle. The house is protected as a category B listed building. ()

Built: XVI centuryCoordinates: 55°57'37"N, 3°9'33"W

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Lochend Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palace of Holyroodhouse, Easter Road Stadium, Queen's Gallery, The Scottish Parliament.

0.7 miSW
16th-century royal palace and abbey
Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh
19 min walk • The Palace of Holyroodhouse, often referred to simply as Holyrood Palace, is a distinguished residence of the British monarchy and an emblem of Scottish history nestled at the end of Edinburgh's Royal Mile. This majestic estate serves as the official residence of the...
~1350 ftNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Easter Road Stadium, Edinburgh
7 min walk • Easter Road Stadium stands as a testament to the passion for football in Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland. Nestled in the Leith area, this iconic sports venue is the proud home of Hibernian Football Club, often referred to as "Hibs." Established in 1893, the...
0.8 miSW
Museum, Gothic Revival architecture, Art museum
Queen's Gallery, Edinburgh
20 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Scotland's capital, the Queen's Gallery in Edinburgh is a treasure trove of art within the historic Palace of Holyroodhouse complex. This elegant space, established in 2002 to mark the Golden Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, showcases an array of...
0.8 miSW
Striking modern government building
The Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh
21 min walk • The Scottish Parliament, nestled in the heart of Edinburgh's historic landscape, is an emblem of Scottish democracy and architectural innovation. Opened in 2004, this distinctive building is situated at the foot of the Royal Mile, adjacent to the royal residence of...
0.7 miSW
Monastery
St Margaret's Well, Edinburgh
19 min walk • St Margaret's Well is a historical landmark nestled within the picturesque city of Edinburgh, Scotland. This ancient well, believed to date back to at least the 15th century, stands as a testament to the city's medieval past and its long-standing relationship with...
0.7 miSW
Picturesque remains of an 1128 abbey
Holyrood Abbey, Edinburgh
18 min walk • Holyrood Abbey, nestled at the foot of Edinburgh's Royal Mile, stands as a poignant reminder of Scotland's monastic history. Founded in 1128 by King David I of Scotland, this former Augustinian monastery is a site steeped in centuries of history and royal tradition.
0.8 miSW
Memorial
New Calton Burial Ground, Edinburgh
21 min walk • New Calton Burial Ground is a burial ground in Edinburgh. It was built as an overspill and functional replacement to Old Calton Burial Ground and lies half a mile to its east on Regent Road in Edinburgh, Scotland, on the south-east slopes of Calton Hill.
0.7 miSW
Archaeological site
Cat Stones of Scotland, Edinburgh
18 min walk • The Cat Stones of Scotland are natural prominent rock features or standing stones around Scotland that are often linked to battles or burials. The English term cat applied to such stones derives from the Gaelic cath. Clach a'Chait would be the Gaelic for "Stone of the Cat".
0.8 miNW
Museum
Rhubaba Gallery and Studios, Edinburgh
21 min walk • Rhubaba Gallery and Studios is an artist-run gallery and studios in Edinburgh, Scotland, co-founded by Edinburgh College of Art graduates Frances Stacey, Rachel Adams, Tom Nolan, Catherine Payton and Claire Davies.
0.8 miSW
Park
Regent, Edinburgh
21 min walk • The Regent, Royal and Carlton Terrace Gardens are private communal gardens in the New Town area of Edinburgh, EH7. They lie over a 4.8-hectare site on the east side of Calton Hill.
0.7 miW
Street
Royal Terrace, Edinburgh
20 min walk • Royal Terrace is a grand street in the city of Edinburgh, Scotland, on the north side of Calton Hill within the New Town and part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 1995, built on the south side of a setted street, facing the sloping banks of London Road Gardens...

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Which popular attractions are close to Lochend Castle?

Nearby attractions include Lochend Park, Edinburgh (2 min walk), Ss Ninian and Triduana's Church, Edinburgh (6 min walk), The Salt Cave, Edinburgh (6 min walk), Easter Road Stadium, Edinburgh (7 min walk).

How to get to Lochend Castle by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lochend Castle:

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Lochend Gardens • Lines: 49 (3 min walk)