Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh

Name: Lauriston Castle
Address: 2 Cramond Rd S, Edinburgh, EH4 6AD, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 131 336 2060

#81 among attractions in Edinburgh

Gothic Revival architecture, Reportedly haunted, Forts and castles, Vernacular architecture

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Lauriston Castle is a 16th-century tower house with 19th-century extensions overlooking the Firth of Forth, in Edinburgh, Scotland. It lies on Cramond Road South, between Cramond, Davidson's Mains, and Silverknowes. The substantial grounds, Lauriston Castle Gardens, operate as a local park. The castle was bequeathed to the Edinburgh Corporation and hosts the Lord Provost's annual Garden Party. The house is a Category A listed building and the grounds are included in the Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes in Scotland. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1590 (434 years ago)Coordinates: 55°58'16"N, 3°16'42"W

Address

2 Cramond Rd SSilverknowesEdinburgh EH4 6AD United Kingdom

Contact

+44 131 336 2060

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

Nearby attractions include: Cramond Kirk, Craigcrook Castle, Cramond Roman Fort, Cramond Tower.

0.9 miNW
Church
Cramond Kirk, Edinburgh
25 min walk • Cramond Kirk is a church situated in the middle area Cramond parish, in the north west of Edinburgh, Scotland. Built on the site of an old Roman fort, parts of the Cramond Kirk building date back to the fourteenth century and the church tower is considered to be the oldest part.
1.2 miSE
Reportedly haunted, Forts and castles
Craigcrook Castle, Edinburgh
32 min walk • Craigcrook Castle is a well-preserved 6,701 square feet castle giving its name to the Craigcrook district of Edinburgh, about 3 miles west of the centre of Edinburgh, Scotland. The castle is primarily of the 17th century, though with later additions.
0.9 miNW
Museum, Memorial
Cramond Roman Fort, Edinburgh
25 min walk • Cramond Roman Fort is a Roman-Era archaeological site at Cramond, Edinburgh, Scotland. The settlement may be the "Rumabo" listed in the 7th-century Ravenna Cosmography.
0.9 miNW
Forts and castles
Cramond Tower, Edinburgh
24 min walk • Cramond Tower is a fifteenth-century tower house in the village of Cramond to the north-west of Edinburgh, Scotland.
0.9 miW
Village, Area
Cramond, Edinburgh
24 min walk • Cramond Village is a village and suburb in the north-west of Edinburgh, Scotland, at the mouth of the River Almond where it enters the Firth of Forth. The Cramond area has evidence of Mesolithic, Bronze Age and Roman activity. In modern times, it was the birthplace of the Scottish economist John Law.
0.4 miNE
Neighbourhood
Silverknowes, Edinburgh
11 min walk • Silverknowes is a district of Edinburgh, Scotland. Silverknowes lies to the northwest of the city. The district contains over 2000 homes, ranging in size from bungalow to semi-detached housing, much of it built during the mid-twentieth century.
0.8 miS
Museum
Barnton Quarry, Edinburgh
21 min walk • Barnton Quarry is a disused stone quarry in Corstorphine Hill, Clermiston, Edinburgh, Scotland. The site was later used as a military command centre, and is now being converted into a museum.
1.2 miSE
Neighbourhood
Blackhall, Edinburgh
32 min walk • Blackhall is a suburb in the north west of the Scottish capital city Edinburgh. It is a mainly residential area with amenities including a library and a small number of shops.
1.2 miSW
Neighbourhood
Drumbrae, Edinburgh
32 min walk • Drumbrae or Drum Brae is the name of a suburb of west Edinburgh, Scotland generally considered to be part of the neighbouring larger areas of Corstorphine and Clermiston. This is a commuter settlement as many people who live in the area travel to the centre of town to attend work.
1.3 miE
Neighbourhood
Drylaw, Edinburgh
32 min walk • Drylaw is an area in the north west of Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, located between Blackhall and Granton. It forms the community of Drylaw–Telford.
0.4 miSE
Village, Neighbourhood
Davidson's Mains, Edinburgh
12 min walk • Davidson's Mains is a former village and now a district in the north-west of Edinburgh, Scotland. It is adjacent to the districts of Barnton, Cramond, Silverknowes, Blackhall and Corbiehill/House O'Hill.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Lauriston Castle open?

Lauriston Castle is open:

Monday 8 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 5 pm
Thursday 8 am - 5 pm
Friday 8 am - 5 pm
Saturday 8 am - 5 pm
Sunday 8 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Lauriston Castle?

Nearby attractions include Silverknowes, Edinburgh (11 min walk), Davidson's Mains, Edinburgh (12 min walk), Barnton Quarry, Edinburgh (21 min walk), Muirhouse, Edinburgh (21 min walk).

How to get to Lauriston Castle by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lauriston Castle:

Bus

Lauriston Farm Road • Lines: 29 (7 min walk)
Silverknowes Place • Lines: 27, 37 (7 min walk)