📌 Cramond, City of Edinburgh
★★★★
This castle’s story started when the Napier family constructed a tower house here in 1593. 19th century extensions and the addition of beautiful gardens by William Playfair have resulted in a strangely little-known, higgledy-piggledy castle and tranquil surroundings, today owned by Edinburgh council. The grounds haven’t quite been swallowed up by the city’s advancing western suburbs; indeed, the peaceful surroundings have more in common with nearby Cramond. Entrance to the house is by (excellent) guided tour only, so plan your visit time carefully.
🌍 Location
📌 Cramond Road South, 4 mi northwest of Edinburgh Waverley station
🧭 O.S. Grid Reference: NT 203761
🛰️ GPS coordinates: 55.971242,-3.278516
🚌 Silverknowes Road / Silverknowes Parkway
🚗 Car park
📝 Key info
⌚ House open Tuesday to Sunday, April to September by guided tour only – advance booking essential. Gardens: daily
🎫 House tour: £10 adult / £8 child. Gardens: free
