Venue Description

Lauriston Castle, is an enchanting Castle by the sea in North Edinburgh. 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. We have a team of costumed performers who interpret the Castle in a vatriety of ways. 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.

Accessibility

Lauriston Castle is a historic house and access to most rooms is by stairs, however we can offer a virtual tour of the Castle in the accessible downstairs historical kitchen, and if booked in advance can arrange some costumed performers. The public toilet inside the Castle is not wheelchair accessible, however we have wheelchair accessible toilets in the grounds

Accessibility Guide

Accessibility Guide Link: https://www.accessibilityguides.org/content/lauriston-castle

Access Statement

Access Statement Link: https://www.accessibilityguides.org/content/lauriston-castle

Awards List

Trip Advisor Awarded us Certificate of Excellence We also won the Prestigious Sandford Award for Heritage Education

Toilets

Accessible toilets located in the grounds, a short distance from the castle itself.

Staff

Tracy Robertson,Steward Margaret Findlay,Public Programmes Manager

Assistance dog facilities

Assistance dog exercise facilities

Dogs can be exercised in the large paddock field to the left as you enter Lauriston Grounds. Dogs must be kept on leads in other areas of the grounds.

Other assistance dog facilities

Dog bowls are available in Mimi's Little Bakehouse situated at Lauriston Castle, where they also sell 'pupcake' dog treats.