Lauriston Castle
| Lauriston Castle | |
|---|---|
| Edinburgh, Scotland NT2021676093 | |
Lauriston Castle from the south | |
| Site information | |
| Type | L-plan tower house with a Jacobean range |
| Owner | City of Edinburgh Council |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Location | |
Location within the City of Edinburgh council area | |
| Coordinates | 55°58′16″N 3°16′42″W / 55.9711986°N 3.2784641°W |
| Site history | |
| Built | c. 1590 |
| Built by | probably Archibald Napier, 7th Laird of Merchiston |
| In use | 16th century to 21st century |
| Materials | Stone |
Lauriston Castle is a 16th-century tower house with 19th-century extensions overlooking the Firth of Forth, in Edinburgh, Scotland. It lies on Cramond Road South, between Cramond, Davidson's Mains, and Silverknowes. The substantial grounds, Lauriston Castle Gardens, operate as a local park. The castle was bequeathed to the Edinburgh Corporation (post 1975 known as Edinburgh City Council) and hosts the Lord Provost's annual Garden Party. The house is a Category A listed building and the grounds are included in the Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes in Scotland.