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.

 

We found you

We found you 31 results

, currently showing 1 to 20.

  1. Kirk Of Calder

    Type

    Type

    Churches, Cathedrals & Abbeys

    Kirk Of Calder

    Add Kirk Of Calder to your Itinerary

    Mid Calder

    Telephone:

    +44 (1506) 880207

    Church of Scotland

    This 16th-century parish church, recently restored, won the West Lothian Award for Conservation in 1992.

  2. Gilmerton Cove

    Type

    Type

    Historic Sites

    Gilmerton Cove
    TripAdvisor Rated

    Add Gilmerton Cove to your Itinerary

    Gradings

    • 4 Tour
    4 Tour

    Edinburgh

    Telephone:

    0131 4403293

    Delve deep into the past into one of Edinburgh's most intriguing and enigmatic sites and discover Edinburgh's best kept secret.

  3. Linlithgow Palace

    Type

    Type

    Historic Buildings & Homes

    Linlithgow Palace

    Add Linlithgow Palace to your Itinerary

    Gradings

    • 4 Historic Attraction
    4 Historic Attraction

    Linlithgow

    Telephone:

    +44 (1506) 842896

    The magnificent ruin of a great Royal Palace set in its own park and beside Linlithgow Loch.

  4. The Scottish Parliament

    Type

    Type

    Historic Buildings & Homes

    The Scottish Parliament

    Add The Scottish Parliament to your Itinerary

    Edinburgh

    Telephone:

    +44 (131) 3485200

    Visit the home of the Scottish Parliament, in the heart of the Old Town World Heritage Site.

  5. Seton Collegiate Church

    Type

    Type

    Castles

    Seton Collegiate Church

    Add Seton Collegiate Church to your Itinerary

    Telephone:

    01875 813334

    A beautifully preserved ecclesiastical building in a wooded setting.

  6. Newhailes

    Type

    Type

    Historic Buildings & Homes

    Newhailes

    Add Newhailes to your Itinerary

    Gradings

    • 5 Historic House
    5 Historic House

    Musselburgh

    Telephone:

    0844 493 2125

    This fine historic house, set in a fascinating designed landscape, is something of a time-capsule.

  7. Craigmillar Castle

    Type

    Type

    Castles

    Craigmillar Castle

    Add Craigmillar Castle to your Itinerary

    Gradings

    • 4 Castle
    4 Castle

    Edinburgh

    Telephone:

    +44 (131) 6614445

    The castle of Craigmillar is one of the most perfectly preserved castles in Scotland.

  8. Palace of Holyroodhouse

    Type

    Type

    Historic Buildings & Homes

    Royal Collection Trust © 2013 Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

    Add Palace of Holyroodhouse to your Itinerary

    Edinburgh

    Telephone:

    +44 (131) 5565100

    The 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.

  9. Rosslyn Chapel

    Type

    Type

    Churches, Cathedrals & Abbeys

    Rosslyn Chapel

    Add Rosslyn Chapel to your Itinerary

    Gradings

    • 4 Visitor Attraction
    4 Visitor Attraction

    Roslin

    Telephone:

    0131 440 2159

    Founded 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.

  10. Lennoxlove House

    Type

    Type

    Historic Buildings & Homes

    Lennoxlove House

    Add Lennoxlove House to your Itinerary

    Gradings

    • 4 Historic House
    4 Historic House

    Haddington

    Telephone:

    +44 (1620) 828608

    Home of the Duke of Hamilton, dating from 14th century.

  11. Preston Mill And Phantassie Doocot

    Type

    Type

    Historic Buildings & Homes

    Preston Mill And Phantassie Doocot

    Add Preston Mill And Phantassie Doocot to your Itinerary

    Gradings

    • 4 Visitor Attraction
    4 Visitor Attraction

    East Linton

    Telephone:

    0844 493 2128

    There has been a mill on this site since the 16th century, and the present stone buildings date from the 18th century.

  12. Hopetoun House

    Type

    Type

    Historic Buildings & Homes

    Hopetoun House

    Add Hopetoun House to your Itinerary

    Gradings

    • 5 Historic House
    5 Historic House

    South Queensferry

    Telephone:

    +44 (131) 3312451

    Hopetoun House, Scotland's finest stately home, is an important part of European architectural heritage situated in South Queensferry, outside Edinburgh.

  13. Dirleton Castle

    Type

    Type

    Castles

    Dirleton Castle

    Add Dirleton Castle to your Itinerary

    Gradings

    • 4 Castle
    4 Castle

    North Berwick

    Telephone:

    +44 (1620) 850330

    A romantic castle often in the forefront of Scottish history since it was built in the 12th century.

  14. St Mary's Parish Church

    Type

    Type

    Churches, Cathedrals & Abbeys

    St Mary's Parish Church

    Add St Mary's Parish Church to your Itinerary

    Gradings

    • 3 Visitor Attraction
    3 Visitor Attraction

    Haddington

    Telephone:

    +44 (1620) 823109

    Fine 14th century pre-reformation church of cathedral proportions.

  15. St Cuthbert's Church

    Type

    Type

    Churches, Cathedrals & Abbeys

    St Cuthbert's Church

    Add St Cuthbert's Church to your Itinerary

    Edinburgh

    Telephone:

    +44 (131) 229 1142

    Hidden 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.

  16. Scott Monument

    Type

    Type

    Monuments & Ruins

    Scott Monument

    Add Scott Monument to your Itinerary

    Gradings

    • 3 Historic Attraction
    3 Historic Attraction

    Edinburgh

    Telephone:

    +44 (131) 5294068

    On 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.

  17. Edinburgh Castle

    Type

    Type

    Castles

    Edinburgh Castle

    Add Edinburgh Castle to your Itinerary

    Gradings

    • 5 Castle
    5 Castle

    Edinburgh

    Telephone:

    +44 (131) 225 9846

    World famous icon of Scotland and part of the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh World Heritage Site.

  18. Lauriston Castle And Grounds

    Type

    Type

    Castles

    Lauriston Castle And Grounds

    Add Lauriston Castle And Grounds to your Itinerary

    Gradings

    • 3 Historic House
    3 Historic House

    2a Cramond Road South

    Telephone:

    +44 (131) 3362060

    Edwardian home in tranquil grounds. Fine collection of decorative art.

  19. St Giles' Cathedral

    Type

    Type

    Churches, Cathedrals & Abbeys

    St Giles' Cathedral

    Add St Giles' Cathedral to your Itinerary

    Edinburgh

    Telephone:

    +44 (131) 2259442

    Church of Scotland

    Discover 1,000 years of history in the heart of Edinburgh.

  20. John Muir's Birthplace, Dunbar

    Type

    Type

    Historic Buildings & Homes

    John Muir's Birthplace, Dunbar

    Add John Muir's Birthplace, Dunbar to your Itinerary

    Gradings

    • 5 Visitor Attraction
    5 Visitor Attraction

    Dunbar

    Telephone:

    +44 (1368) 865899

    The 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'.

Quick Finder