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The Georgian House

The Georgian House, Robert Adam's masterpiece of urban architecture with its elegant furnished interior, is located at No. 7 Charlotte Square in the centre of Edinburgh!

The Georgian House

About The Georgian House

7 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh New Town EH2 4DR
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The Georgian era produced some of Scotland’s most distinctive architecture. In the late 1700s, this grand townhouse was at the heart of Edinburgh’s New Town development. The house was designed by acclaimed architect Robert Adam and was a true statement of luxury in an era of enlightenment, for those who could afford it.

It cost the first owner John Lamont (18th Chief of the Clan Lamont) £1,800 in 1796, and he went on to splash out on silver, finery and lavish entertainment for his family. He also employed numerous servants. Lamont died in 1816 in financial difficulties, and his son, also John, sold the house for £3,000 a year later to Catherine Farquharson of Invercauld.

The house has been magnificently restored to show a typical Edinburgh New Town house of the late 18th and early 19th century. The fine collections of period furniture, porcelain, silver and glass reflect the Lamonts’ lifestyle and the social and economic context of the time. The kitchen and servants’ room give a glimpse of the arduous ‘below stairs’ life of the servants, who made the Lamonts’ elegant lifestyle possible.

Upcoming Events at The Georgian House

Book Launch: Heiresses: Marriage, Inheritance, and Slavery in the Caribbean

2nd October 2025

Join acclaimed historian Miranda Kaufmann and Lisa Williams on 2nd October for a powerful evening of conversation to celebrate the launch of Miranda’s new book!

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Witchcraft in Edinburgh

3rd October 2025

Join historical witchcraft expert Cara Hamilton at The Georgian House on October 3rd for a night you will not forget.

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The Strange Case of 7 Charlotte Square: Halloween Book Fair

16th October 2025

Spooky books, eerie vibes & Edinburgh’s booksellers — The Strange Case of 7 Charlotte Square Halloween Book Fair awaits you!

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After Dark at 7 Charlotte Square

18th October 2025

Step inside 7 Charlotte Square and uncover the dark history of the house and Edinburgh in the 18th and early 19th centuries - a night of murder, mourning, and macabre history!

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Fire and Light, A Candlelight Christmas at 7 Charlotte Square

20th December 2025

Step back in time and experience the magic of Christmas in 18th century Edinburgh at The Georgian House!

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