Lauriston Castle

About Lauriston Castle

	2 Cramond Road South, Edinburgh West EH4 6AD
	01313362060
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When you step inside Lauriston Castle, you see it just as it was in 1926, when it was left to the nation by the last private owner, Mrs Reid.

The Castle and the collections it contains is one of Scotland’s greatest gifts. Collections include, Italian Furniture, Sheffield Plate, Crossley Wool Mosaics and Blue John ornaments. The interiors of the house are the work of Mrs Reid's husband, Mr W R Reid, the owner of Morison & Co., a leading Edinburgh cabinet making business.

The beautiful grounds were laid out by William Henry Playfair in the 1840s. Much of the planting dates to this period. The award-winning Japanese Friendship garden, gifted by the prefecture of Kyoto, is a tranquil place to contemplate.

April through October: 2pm every day except Friday.

November through March: 2pm Saturday and Sunday only.

Upcoming Events at Lauriston Castle

Sparkling Snowmen

18th November 2018

Learn to make your snowman from scratch and decorate him with a brightly coloured scarf and glossy buttons in this popular workshop.

Meet Me at Maules

19th November 2018

In this lecture Kathryn Henderson will give an overview of historical shops in Edinburgh, and unfold some of the stories around them.

The Incorporated Trades of Edinburgh

21st November 2018

In this fascinating lecture on 21st November, Gordon Wyllie will explore the Incorporated Trades of Edinburgh

Scottish Samplers: Hidden Histories

27th November 2018

This talk will be based around the exhibition Samplers: Embroidered Stories (National Museums Scotland, 26 Oct 2018-7 April 2019) which showcases a unique collection of Scottish samplers.

Enchanted Christmas Pictures

1st December 2018

Create a Christmas themed 3-dimensional framed picture that will light up like an enchanted magical forest in this workshop with Mike Durnan.

Celebrating the Peace, Christmas 1918

2nd December 2018

It's Christmas 1918, join the family and staff of Lauriston as they reflect on what has been but look forward with some optimism to what is to come.

A Perfect Paper-craft Edwardian Christmas

3rd December 2018

Using beautiful papers and simple techniques create beautiful paper Christmas decorations in this workshop with artist Tessa Asquith-Lamb.

Magical Christmas Scenes

5th December 2018

Join artist Tessa Asquith-Lamb to explore seasonal landscapes and the creatures who live in them and make a series of wintry artworks to give as gifts or keep to adorn your own walls.