Lauriston Castle and Gardens

Lauriston Castle Tours and Special Events

Visit Lauriston Castle and see one of the most remarkable Edwardian interiors in Scotland.  Lauriston Castle is a hidden gem in Edinburgh with beautiful free grounds cradling the sea and with stunning views. Spend time relaxing in our calm and tranquil Japanese garden.  Visit the Castle and step back in time.  If you manage to catch one of our special costumed performances, you will re-live a bygone era. Double up with a visit to historic Cramond and take a walk along the iconic promenade.

Tour times:
Summer Season - From 1st April - 31st October. 2.00pm every day except Friday

Winter Season - From 1st November - 31st March 2.00pm Saturday and Sunday only

Admission charges:
Adult £5.00
Concession £3.00
Family £12.50 (2 Adults + 3 Children under 16)
Group rate £3.00 (for groups of 10 and over)
Out of hours group visits are £8 Adult and £5 Concession.
Refreshments can be provided for group visits.



Special Tours and Events

We have one daily 'no need to book' guided tour at Lauriston. Just turn up at the times outlined above. You can however book group tours at other times by phoning Lauriston Castle on 0131 336 2060. Lauriston Castle is also the centre for a year round programme of special events, so if you are in town why not try one of our musical events, themed events, family workshops or special lectures. You can learn more about our events on our website

http://www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk/lauristonevents

Or go to this link for the family programme:

http://www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk/getattachment/Venues/Lauriston-Castle/Events-(1)/Lauriston-Crafts-2014.pdf

Explore our special events programme:

http://www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk/getattachment/Venues/Lauriston-Castle/Events-(1)/Lauriston-Lectures-2014.pdf

Lothian Buses from city centre no.41, 29 or 42 (not Suns) to Davidson Mains, 16, 27, 37 to Silverknowes (the no. 24 bus doesn't come to Lauriston anymore and the 41 only goes to Davidsons Mains).