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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Dirleton Castle
Type
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.
John Muir's Birthplace, Dunbar
Type
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'.
St Michael's Parish Church
Type
Type
Churches, Cathedrals & Abbeys
Linlithgow
Telephone:
+44 (1506) 842188One of the finest examples of a large medieval burgh church.
Tantallon Castle
Type
Type
Castles
Gradings
- 4 Castle
North Berwick
Telephone:
+44 (1620) 892727Set on the edge of the cliffs, looking out to the Bass Rock, this formidable castle was a stronghold of the Douglas family.
Camera Obscura And World Of Illusions
Type
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.
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.
Rosslyn Chapel
Type
Type
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.
Lauriston Castle And Grounds
Type
Type
Castles
Gradings
- 3 Historic House
2a Cramond Road South
Telephone:
+44 (131) 3362060Edwardian home in tranquil grounds. Fine collection of decorative art.
Edinburgh Castle
Type
Type
Castles
Gradings
- 5 Castle
Edinburgh
Telephone:
+44 (131) 225 9846World famous icon of Scotland and part of the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh World Heritage Site.
Newhailes
Type
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.
Trinity House Maritime Museum
Type
Type
Historic Buildings & Homes
Edinburgh
Telephone:
0131 554 3289An outstanding collection of maritime memorabilia inside an elegant Georgian building.
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.
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.
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.
Seton Collegiate Church
Type
Type
Castles
Telephone:
01875 813334A beautifully preserved ecclesiastical building in a wooded setting.
Soutra Aisle
Type
Type
Monuments & Ruins
Pathhead
Telephone:
+44 (1875) 823248Soutra Aisle dated 1686 is a family burial vault, constructed when the Scottish Church banned monuments inside churches.
Gladstone's Land
Type
Type
Historic Buildings & Homes
Gradings
- 4 Visitor Attraction
Edinburgh
Telephone:
0844 493 2120Situated at the top of the Royal Mile, Gladstone's Land provides a unique glimpse of life in the Old Town in the 17th century.
Hopetoun House
Type
Type
Historic Buildings & Homes
Gradings
- 5 Historic House
South Queensferry
Telephone:
+44 (131) 3312451Hopetoun House, Scotland's finest stately home, is an important part of European architectural heritage situated in South Queensferry, outside Edinburgh.
St Mary's Parish Church
Type
Type
Churches, Cathedrals & Abbeys
Gradings
- 3 Visitor Attraction
Haddington
Telephone:
+44 (1620) 823109Fine 14th century pre-reformation church of cathedral proportions.
Crichton Castle
Type
Type
Castles
Gradings
- 4 Castle
Pathhead
Telephone:
+44 (1875) 320017A large and sophisticated castle with a spectacular facade of faceted stonework in an Italian style added, following a visit to Italy, by the Earl of Bothwell between 1581 and 1591.
