Buildings & monuments in Edinburgh & The Lothians
The region’s rich history has resulted in many remarkable buildings and monuments in Edinburgh & The Lothians, especially in the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Highlights include Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace, Rosslyn Chapel and Linlithgow Palace.
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Preston Mill And Phantassie Doocot
Type
Type
Historic Buildings & Homes
Gradings
- 4 Visitor Attraction
East Linton
Telephone:
0844 493 2128There has been a mill on this site since the 16th century, and the present stone buildings date from the 18th century.
St Cuthbert's Church
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Type
Churches, Cathedrals & Abbeys
Edinburgh
Telephone:
+44 (131) 229 1142Hidden in the trees to the western end of Princes Street Gardens is the solid and imposing bulk of St Cuthbert's Parish Church. The present church was built in 1892 when traces of at least six earlier church buildings were found.
Kirk Of Calder
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Type
Churches, Cathedrals & Abbeys
Mid Calder
Telephone:
+44 (1506) 880207Church of Scotland
This 16th-century parish church, recently restored, won the West Lothian Award for Conservation in 1992.
Dirleton Castle
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Type
Castles
Gradings
- 4 Castle
North Berwick
Telephone:
+44 (1620) 850330A romantic castle often in the forefront of Scottish history since it was built in the 12th century.
Camera Obscura And World Of Illusions
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Type
Exhibitions
Gradings
- 5 Visitor Attraction
Edinburgh
Telephone:
+44 (131) 2263709Camera Obscura and World of Illusions - where seeing is not believing! Welcome to Edinburgh's oldest visitor attraction, delighting visitors since 1835.
John Muir's Birthplace, Dunbar
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Type
Historic Buildings & Homes
Gradings
- 5 Visitor Attraction
Dunbar
Telephone:
+44 (1368) 865899The birthplace of John Muir has been transformed into a stunning Interpretative Centre highlighting the work of the man known as 'the father of modern conservation'.
Craigmillar Castle
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Type
Castles
Gradings
- 4 Castle
Edinburgh
Telephone:
+44 (131) 6614445The castle of Craigmillar is one of the most perfectly preserved castles in Scotland.
Rosslyn Chapel
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Churches, Cathedrals & Abbeys
Gradings
- 4 Visitor Attraction
Roslin
Telephone:
0131 440 2159Founded in 1446, as the Collegiate Church of St Matthew, Rosslyn Chapel today attracts visitors from far and wide, drawn by its unique and mysterious carvings and the beauty of its setting.
St Michael's Parish Church
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Type
Churches, Cathedrals & Abbeys
Linlithgow
Telephone:
+44 (1506) 842188One of the finest examples of a large medieval burgh church.
The Scottish Parliament
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Type
Historic Buildings & Homes
Edinburgh
Telephone:
+44 (131) 3485200Visit the home of the Scottish Parliament, in the heart of the Old Town World Heritage Site.
Lauriston Castle And Grounds
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Type
Castles
Gradings
- 3 Historic House
2a Cramond Road South
Telephone:
+44 (131) 3362060Edwardian home in tranquil grounds. Fine collection of decorative art.
Seton Collegiate Church
Type
Type
Castles
Telephone:
01875 813334A beautifully preserved ecclesiastical building in a wooded setting.
Newhailes
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Type
Historic Buildings & Homes
Gradings
- 5 Historic House
Musselburgh
Telephone:
0844 493 2125This fine historic house, set in a fascinating designed landscape, is something of a time-capsule.
Palace of Holyroodhouse
Type
Type
Historic Buildings & Homes
Edinburgh
Telephone:
+44 (131) 5565100The Palace of Holyroodhouse, Her Majesty The Queen's official residence in Scotland, stands at the end of Edinburgh's Royal Mile against the spectacular backdrop of Arthur's Seat.
St Mary's Parish Church
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Type
Churches, Cathedrals & Abbeys
Gradings
- 3 Visitor Attraction
Haddington
Telephone:
+44 (1620) 823109Fine 14th century pre-reformation church of cathedral proportions.
Gilmerton Cove
Type
Type
Historic Sites
Gradings
- 4 Tour
Edinburgh
Telephone:
0131 4403293Delve deep into the past into one of Edinburgh's most intriguing and enigmatic sites and discover Edinburgh's best kept secret.
Nelson Monument
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Type
Monuments & Ruins
Gradings
- 4 Visitor Attraction
Edinburgh
Telephone:
+44 (131) 5562716Perched high on Calton Hill in the east end of the city centre, is the monument to Admiral Lord Nelson's victory, and death, at the battle of Trafalgar on 21 October 1805.
St Giles' Cathedral
Type
Type
Churches, Cathedrals & Abbeys
Edinburgh
Telephone:
+44 (131) 2259442Church of Scotland
Discover 1,000 years of history in the heart of Edinburgh.
Crichton Collegiate Church
Type
Type
Churches, Cathedrals & Abbeys
Pathhead
Telephone:
+44 (1875) 320502A grand old Medieval church built in 1449, by William Crichton Lord Chancellor of Scotland.
The Georgian House
Type
Type
Historic Buildings & Homes
Gradings
- 4 Visitor Attraction
Edinburgh
Telephone:
0844 493 2118Situated in historic Charlotte Square, the Georgian House provides a glimpse of life in the New Town in the 18th centurty.
