LAURISTON CASTLE AND GARDENS

Lauriston is one of the ideal places to visit in Edinburgh to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city centre because of its serene ambience and breathtaking views across the Firth of Forth. Enjoy a stroll through the woods, stop by our acclaimed Japanese garden, or travel back in time to see what it was like to live in a middle-class house in Edinburgh in the 20th century.

In Edinburgh, Lauriston Castle is a historic mansion that welcomes visitors on guided tours and strolls around its beautiful gardens. The castle, which has a view of Silverknowes Beach and the Firth of Forth, is situated 6 miles northwest of the city centre. The castle's Edwardian furnishings, which have remained untouched since the last tenants left 100 years ago, are maintained by Museums & Galleries Edinburgh, which oversees the site.

Visitors can stroll through the formal and Japanese gardens after taking a guided tour of the house and before indulging in baked goods from the on-site café. The furnishings, decorations, and art collections at Lauriston Castle are some of the best in the city and serve as a great representation of life in the Edwardian era.

Highlights

• Mimi's Bakehouse, which is housed inside the castle and offers a delectable take-out lunch menu, hot beverages, and award-winning cakes, deserves special note.
• One of Scotland's best examples and one of its kind 16th-century tower house with impressive 19th-century additions and magnificent gardens.
• The lavish Reid family amassed impressive art collections and furniture collections, which are displayed throughout Lauriston Castle.
• Lauriston Castle has a rich history that can be explored, and during a tour you'll find that there was previously a mediaeval tower house there until the Earl of Hertford constructed the current tower in 1544.