Lauriston Castle and Grounds

Only three miles from the bustle of Princes Street, Lauriston Castle
is set in 30 acres of parkland and formal gardens with spectacular
views overlooking the Firth of Forth.

A 19th century mansion built around a 16th century tower house,
the Castle has been home to a number of notable Scots.

It’s Edwardian-period interiors remain exactly as they were in 1926
and provide an ideal backdrop to a rich collections of furniture and
applied art.

Lauriston is a time capsule, transporting visitors to the elegant
days at the dawn of the 20th century.

The grounds include an Italianate rose garden and the Japanese
‘Edinburgh Kyoto Friendship Garden’, completed in 2002.



Opening Times
Admission to the house is by guided tour only.

Summer (April–October)
Saturday–Thursday (Closed Friday)
11.00am, 12. noon, 2.00pm, 3.00pm and 4.00pm

Winter (November–March)
Saturday and Sundays only
12 noon, 2.00pm and 3.00pm

Admission
Adults £5 / Concession £3 / Families £12.50
Admission to the gounds is free

Upcoming events at Lauriston Castle
Please click on the pdf brochures below for a full listing of:
Adult & Family Craft Programme
Lauriston Lectures

pdf download of Adult & Family Craft Programme (529 kB)

pdf download of Lauriston Lectures Programme (441 kB)