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Lauriston Castle

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Lauriston Castle is a multi award-winning venue in North Edinburgh, a magical castle set in spectacular gardens hugging the sea-shore.

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Check out our events page to see our programme of events. http://www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk/getdoc/4a35edec-7504-488a-9fcf-ed5a18b9952a/Events-(1) For more than 400 years, enchanting Lauriston Castle has overlooked the River Forth at Silverknowes, very close to Cramond. Set among 30 acres of woodland and beautiful gardens, Lauriston Castle is a special place to visit.

Guided tours of one of the most extraordinary interiors in Scotland take place Monday-Thursday and Saturday-Sunday at 2pm during the summer months, and Saturday-Sunday at 2pm during the winter. Group tours can be arranged outwith these times - just give us a call!

A very comprehensive range of events - from craft workshops to historic lectures - operates throughout the year. There really is something for everyone! To get a flavour of our events, check out our photo albums. For booking information, please visit www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk/Venues/Lauriston-Castle .

Special events also take place regularly - keep an eye on our Facebook page for details!

We look forward to welcoming you soon!

Address: 2 Cramond Rd S, Edinburgh EH4 6AD, UK
Phone: 0131 336 2060
ku.vog.hgrubnide@eltsacnotsirual
State: Edinburgh
City: Edinburgh
Zip Code: EH4 6AD

opening times

Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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Reviews
Lovely nature walk around the grounds! Perfect for dog walking (pick up your droppings please!). Perfect for allowing wee ones to let off some steam! Buggy accessible but can get a bit muddy! So wellies are a must and good pushing skills if you have a buggy. Benches are available for a sit and even a picnic. The actual castle is more of an estate house and they run daily tours and weekly events for adults and children (wreath making at Xmas, in the life events with costumes, art making...) Usually found on Eventbrite.
7 years ago (15-04-2018)
The Jurassic kingdom event was overpriced for what it was, plus a long muddy walk which resulted in an extra load of washing...the children had fun but the castle wasn't included in the event so to me it felt unfair and wouldn't recommend it nor go again. The castle's cafe' is very small but fairly priced, had a better space in warmer climates for sure thanks to the outside tables and chairs. I am sure the castle itself is lovely but haven't been able to see it yet.
7 years ago (13-04-2018)
A walk around the grounds is lovely and it's well kept. Watching the croquet is always fun and the views to Fife are breathe taking. Bee keeping on the North side which is interesting. No entrance fee usually, but currently (April 2018) the mechanical dinosaur exhibition is on which carries a £10 charge.
7 years ago (06-04-2018)
currently, the place is hosting Jurassic Kingdom (Dinosaurs). It ends tomorrow. There will be different events in summer. The dinosaurs movement is good but they don’t walk. They close their eyes and move their hands, head and tail. Some of spots are extremely muddy. The shops there are expensive,for example, Bottle of water costs £2.
7 years ago (14-04-2018)
The Castle and grounds themselves are beautiful, with stunning views over Cramond island and the Forth to Fife beyond. We went to the Dinosaur exhibit which was a bit of a flop, but the park itself is great.
7 years ago (22-04-2018)
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