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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Kirk Of Calder
Type
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.
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.
Linlithgow Palace
Type
Type
Historic Buildings & Homes
Gradings
- 4 Historic Attraction
Linlithgow
Telephone:
+44 (1506) 842896The magnificent ruin of a great Royal Palace set in its own park and beside Linlithgow Loch.
The Scottish Parliament
Type
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.
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.
Craigmillar Castle
Type
Type
Castles
Gradings
- 4 Castle
Edinburgh
Telephone:
+44 (131) 6614445The castle of Craigmillar is one of the most perfectly preserved castles in Scotland.
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.
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.
Lennoxlove House
Type
Type
Historic Buildings & Homes
Gradings
- 4 Historic House
Haddington
Telephone:
+44 (1620) 828608Home of the Duke of Hamilton, dating from 14th century.
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.
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.
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.
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.
St Cuthbert's Church
Type
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.
Scott Monument
Type
Type
Monuments & Ruins
Gradings
- 3 Historic Attraction
Edinburgh
Telephone:
+44 (131) 5294068On the death of Sir Walter Scott in 1832, the great and good of the city came together to agree on a fitting monument to this outstanding Scottish literary figure.
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.
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.
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.
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'.
