Lauriston Castle
Type: Family Friendly, Historic Sites
10Best Says
Lauriston Castle is a great attraction for some family fun. It was built in three phases. The oldest part is a Tower House or Keep dating to 1593. A two story extension was added in the 1820s by... Read More
Lauriston Castle is a great attraction for some family fun. It was built in three phases. The oldest part is a Tower House or Keep dating to 1593. A two story extension was added in the 1820s by architect William Burn, and finally a library was added in the 1870s. The interior is beautifully decorated and furnished in Edwardian style and features some beautiful works of art. There are regular craft workshops for all ages held in the Victorian kitchen throughout the year. The extensive grounds were laid out by William Henry Playfair in the 1840s. A series of craft workshops, art activities and garden events are held in the beautiful glasshouse and there are some great woodland walks.
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Address:
Cramond Rd South
Edinburgh, EH4
131-336-2060
Hours:
- Apr-Oct: Sat-Thu; 11am-1pm,; 2pm-5pm
- Nov-Mar: Sat-Sun; 2pm-6pm
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Simon Hill
Edinburgh Local Expert
- Family-Friendly Museums: "The Japanese garden is particularly beautiful and a wonderful place to chill out."
- Best for Family-Friendly Museums Because: Lauriston Castle is a beautiful stately house set in gorgeous grounds with regular activities and workshops for all ages.
