Craigmillar Castle, Edinburgh

Name: Craigmillar Castle
Address: 20 Leopold Pl, Edinburgh, EH7 5LB, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 131 661 4445

#59 among attractions in Edinburgh

Forts and castles, Architecture, Historical place

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Craigmillar Castle is a ruined medieval castle in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is three miles south-east of the city centre, on a low hill to the south of the modern suburb of Craigmillar. The Preston family of Craigmillar, the local feudal barons, began building the castle in the late 14th century and building works continued through the 15th and 16th centuries. In 1660, the castle was sold to Sir John Gilmour, Lord President of the Court of Session, who breathed new life into the ageing castle. The Gilmours left Craigmillar in the 18th century for a more modern residence, nearby Inch House, and the castle fell into ruin. It is now in the care of Historic Environment Scotland as a scheduled monument, and is open to the public. ()

Alternative names: Built: XIV centuryCoordinates: 55°55'33"N, 3°8'27"W

Address

20 Leopold PlCraigmillarEdinburgh EH7 5LB United Kingdom

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+44 131 661 4445

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Royal Commonwealth Pool, Sheep Heid Inn, Duddingston Kirk, Duddingston Loch.

1.5 miNW
Sport venue, Sport
Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh
40 min walk • The Royal Commonwealth Pool is a category-A-listed building in Edinburgh that houses one of Scotland's main swimming pools. It is usually referred to simply as the Commonwealth Pool and known colloquially as the 'Commie'.
1.2 miN
Nightlife
Sheep Heid Inn, Edinburgh
30 min walk • The Sheep Heid Inn is a public house in Duddingston, Edinburgh, Scotland. There has reputedly been an inn on this site since 1360, although the core of the current building appears to date from the 18th century with later additions and alterations.
1.1 miN
Church
Duddingston Kirk, Edinburgh
29 min walk • Duddingston Kirk is a Parish Church in the Church of Scotland, located adjacent to Holyrood Park in Duddingston Village, on the east side of the City of Edinburgh. Regular services are held at the kirk, conducted by the minister, Rev Dr James A. P. Jack.
1 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Duddingston Loch, Edinburgh
27 min walk • Duddingston Loch is a lake, or freshwater loch, in Edinburgh where it is the last remaining natural loch within the city. It is situated to the south of Holyrood Park and lies southwest of the village of Duddingston.
0.6 miSW
55°55'8"N • 3°8'52"W
Liberton Golf Club, Edinburgh
15 min walk • Golf
0.5 miNE
Church
Robin Chapel, Edinburgh
14 min walk • The Robin Chapel is an ecumenical Christian place of worship in the Craigmillar area of Edinburgh, Scotland. It was built in memory of Lieutenant Robin Tudsbery, who was killed in the closing days of World War II.
0.8 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Cameron Toll, Edinburgh
22 min walk • Cameron Toll is a suburb located to the south of Edinburgh, Scotland. Originally it was the site of a toll house built in the early 19th century, which was located on a stretch of road between Edinburgh and Dalkeith.
1.5 miSE
Village, Area
Danderhall, Edinburgh
38 min walk • Danderhall is a village in Midlothian, Scotland, just outside Edinburgh but inside the Edinburgh City Bypass.
1 miW
Cemetery
Newington Cemetery, Edinburgh
26 min walk • Newington Cemetery is a cemetery in Edinburgh, Scotland. Technically it lies beyond Newington itself, standing on an awkward elongated kite-shaped site between a railway line and Dalkeith Road, between Prestonfield and Peffermill.
0.5 miN
Neighbourhood
Craigmillar, Edinburgh
13 min walk • Craigmillar, from the Gaelic Creag Maol Ard, meaning 'High Bare Rock', is an area of Edinburgh, Scotland, about 3 miles south east of the city centre, with Duddingston to the north and Newcraighall to the east.
1 miNE
Neighbourhood
Niddrie, Edinburgh
26 min walk • Niddrie is a residential suburb in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is situated in the south-east of the city, south-west of the seaside area of Portobello, and west of Musselburgh in East Lothian near Fort Kinnaird retail park.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Craigmillar Castle open?

Craigmillar Castle is open:

Monday 10 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday 10 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Craigmillar Castle?

Nearby attractions include Little France, Edinburgh (11 min walk), Craigmillar, Edinburgh (13 min walk), Robin Chapel, Edinburgh (14 min walk), Greendykes, Edinburgh (14 min walk).

How to get to Craigmillar Castle by public transport?

The nearest stations to Craigmillar Castle:

Bus

RH Sick Children • Lines: 49 (8 min walk)
Craigmillar Castle Road • Lines: 49, 51 (9 min walk)