Riddle's Court

Riddle's Court is a unique C16th merchant house which has been beautiful restored with good disabled access in the heart of Edinburgh's old town on the Royal Mile. It offers guided tours and walks focussing on the history of the building and its most famous occupant Patrick Geddes, we also offer regular historic talks and activities. To enquire about these do call us on 0131 510 8789. Scottish Historic Buildings Trust manage the building on behalf of Edinburgh Council and offers the building for - Meetings and conferences -Weddings -Family Gatherings - Events and shows - photoshoots / product launches and arts fairs Please do contact us to learn more or go to our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/RiddlesCourt or Riddlescourt.org.uk The building offers unique rooms including the famed Geddes room with its historic interpretative ceiling, the Library Room, once the site of an early workers lending library, the Seton Room from where Alexander Seton , the Lord Chancellor of Scotland shaped the country's finances early 1600's, and the McMorran Room- named after the person who originally arranged for the construction of the building, and was famously murdered, by a schoolboy from the old Royal High School.