Lauriston Castle

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.

About Lauriston Castle

	2 Cramond Road South, Edinburgh West EH4 6AD
	01313362060
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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.

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Upcoming Events at Lauriston Castle

Family and Kids

RSPB Scotland at Lauriston Castle

Selected dates between 3rd April 2025 - 19th July 2025

Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh West

Come and visit the RSPB stand at Lauriston Castle to find out how we are giving nature a home and how you can get involved.

Health and Wellbeing

Forest Bathing at Lauriston

Selected dates between 3rd May 2025 - 4th October 2025

Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh West

Join Dr Eve Hepburn on a relaxing forest bathing journey at in Lauriston Castle Gardens!

Tour

Ghosts - Tales of Terror at Lauriston Castle

Selected dates between 24th May 2025 - 27th September 2025

Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh West

Come along and see the sights of Lauriston Castle as never seen before – hear the history of the castle and ghostly tales of the city!

Arts and Crafts

Sketching Nature and Architecture at Lauriston Castle

Selected dates between 28th May 2025 - 14th September 2025

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Edinburgh’s favourite sketcher makes a welcome return to Lauriston Castle with some sketching workshops!

Days Out

The Secret Room at Lauriston Castle

Selected dates between 7th August 2025 - 20th August 2025

Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh West

Enjoy one of the most magical experiences at the Fringe as three expert magicians illustrate Lauriston Castle’s intriguing past with magic, illusions and sleight-of-hand!

Arts and Crafts

Summer Mosaics

9th August 2025 - 10th August 2025

Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh West

Join us at Lauriston Castle for a 2-day workshop making beautiful mosaic panels inspired by the colours of summer with Margaret Findlay!

Theatre

Edinburgh’s Magical Christmas

23rd November 2025

Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh West

The Lauriston Christmas magic show is back! Witness startling magic and uplifting mystery, inspired by history and legends of the city of Edinburgh, in a lavish, historic setting.

Family and Kids

A Family Edwardian Christmas at Lauriston Castle

14th December 2025

Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh West

Join us at Lauriston Castle for our annual Christmas event where you can capture the magic of Christmas past!

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