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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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'.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Type
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.
Trinity House Maritime Museum
Type
Type
Historic Buildings & Homes
Edinburgh
Telephone:
0131 554 3289An outstanding collection of maritime memorabilia inside an elegant Georgian building.
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.
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.
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.
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.
