Nature & gardens
Lauriston Castle
A council-run castle in north-west Edinburgh whose house is shown as it was left in 1926. The surrounding grounds, including a Japanese garden and lawns looking over the Forth, are a quiet free run-around stop; the house itself is seen on a guided tour.
📍 Edinburgh, Scotland · EH4 5QD
Visitor information
- Ages
- 0–16+
- Typical visit
- Half day
- Address
- 2a Cramond Road South, Davidson's Mains, Edinburgh
- Opening times
- Castle tours: April-October daily except Friday at 14:00; November-March Saturday and Sunday at 14:00. Grounds reported open April-September 08:00-20:00 and October-March 08:00-17:00 (search snippet, not confirmed on official page)
Family facilities
Last checked 7 Oct 2026
- IndoorIndoor and outdoor areas
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