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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  1. Lauriston Castle And Grounds

    Type

    Type

    Castles

    Lauriston Castle And Grounds

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    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.

  2. Crichton Castle

    Type

    Type

    Castles

    Crichton Castle

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    Gradings

    • 4 Castle
    4 Castle

    Pathhead

    Telephone:

    +44 (1875) 320017

    A 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.

  3. Vortex Tunnel
    TripAdvisor Rated

    Add Camera Obscura And World Of Illusions to your Itinerary

    Gradings

    • 5 Visitor Attraction
    5 Visitor Attraction

    Edinburgh

    Telephone:

    +44 (131) 2263709

    Camera Obscura and World of Illusions - where seeing is not believing! Welcome to Edinburgh's oldest visitor attraction, delighting visitors since 1835.

  4. Crichton Collegiate Church

    Type

    Type

    Churches, Cathedrals & Abbeys

    Crichton Collegiate Church

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    Pathhead

    Telephone:

    +44 (1875) 320502

    A grand old Medieval church built in 1449, by William Crichton Lord Chancellor of Scotland.

  5. Tantallon Castle

    Type

    Type

    Castles

    Tantallon Castle

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    Gradings

    • 4 Castle
    4 Castle

    North Berwick

    Telephone:

    +44 (1620) 892727

    Set on the edge of the cliffs, looking out to the Bass Rock, this formidable castle was a stronghold of the Douglas family.

  6. Gladstone's Land

    Type

    Type

    Historic Buildings & Homes

    Gladstone's Land

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    Gradings

    • 4 Visitor Attraction
    4 Visitor Attraction

    Edinburgh

    Telephone:

    0844 493 2120

    Situated at the top of the Royal Mile, Gladstone's Land provides a unique glimpse of life in the Old Town in the 17th century.

  7. Edinburgh Castle

    Type

    Type

    Castles

    Edinburgh Castle

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    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.

  8. The Scottish Parliament

    Type

    Type

    Historic Buildings & Homes

    The Scottish Parliament

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    Edinburgh

    Telephone:

    +44 (131) 3485200

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

  9. John Muir's Birthplace, Dunbar

    Type

    Type

    Historic Buildings & Homes

    John Muir's Birthplace, Dunbar

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    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'.

  10. The Georgian House

    Type

    Type

    Historic Buildings & Homes

    The Georgian House

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    Gradings

    • 4 Visitor Attraction
    4 Visitor Attraction

    Edinburgh

    Telephone:

    0844 493 2118

    Situated in historic Charlotte Square, the Georgian House provides a glimpse of life in the New Town in the 18th centurty.

  11. Palace of Holyroodhouse

    Type

    Type

    Historic Buildings & Homes

    Royal Collection Trust © 2013 Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

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    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.

  12. Craigmillar Castle

    Type

    Type

    Castles

    Craigmillar Castle

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    Gradings

    • 4 Castle
    4 Castle

    Edinburgh

    Telephone:

    +44 (131) 6614445

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

  13. St Michael's Parish Church

    Type

    Type

    Churches, Cathedrals & Abbeys

    St Michael's Parish Church

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    Linlithgow

    Telephone:

    +44 (1506) 842188

    One of the finest examples of a large medieval burgh church.

  14. Gilmerton Cove

    Type

    Type

    Historic Sites

    Gilmerton Cove
    TripAdvisor Rated

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    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.

  15. Nelson Monument

    Type

    Type

    Monuments & Ruins

    Nelson Monument

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    Gradings

    • 4 Visitor Attraction
    4 Visitor Attraction

    Edinburgh

    Telephone:

    +44 (131) 5562716

    Perched 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.

  16. Trinity House Maritime Museum

    Type

    Type

    Historic Buildings & Homes

    Trinity House Maritime Museum

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    Edinburgh

    Telephone:

    0131 554 3289

    An outstanding collection of maritime memorabilia inside an elegant Georgian building.

  17. St Giles' Cathedral

    Type

    Type

    Churches, Cathedrals & Abbeys

    St Giles' Cathedral

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    Edinburgh

    Telephone:

    +44 (131) 2259442

    Church of Scotland

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

  18. Lennoxlove House

    Type

    Type

    Historic Buildings & Homes

    Lennoxlove House

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    Gradings

    • 4 Historic House
    4 Historic House

    Haddington

    Telephone:

    +44 (1620) 828608

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

  19. Hopetoun House

    Type

    Type

    Historic Buildings & Homes

    Hopetoun House

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    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.

  20. Newhailes

    Type

    Type

    Historic Buildings & Homes

    Newhailes

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    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.

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