Capturing Craigmillar Castle

Capturing Craigmillar Castle

Please join us at 12PM, noon, Thursday 24th October to explore Craigmillar Castle, set within grassy parklands with views across Edinburgh from the top of the medieval tower house. This historic hidden gem is a labyrinth of medieval defensive walls, chambers, spiral staircases, and a great hall. The core of the castle is a late 1300s tower house, one of the first of its kind in Scotland, standing 17m tall with 3m thick walls and a maze of rooms, surrounded by a well-preserved courtyard from the 1400s and defensive walls with turrets. After 1660, the west range was rebuilt as a family residence for the Gilmour family. Mary Queen of Scots stayed at Craigmillar in 1566; owner Sir Simon Preston, her supporter and appointed Provost of Edinburgh, became her jailer in 1567.
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Afterwards, at 2PM, please join us at the nearby Bridgend Farmhouse Café for lunch or refreshments. Address: 41 Old Dalkeith Rd, Edinburgh EH16 4TE

Location: Craigmillar Castle, Edinburgh
Address: Craigmillar Castle Rd, Edinburgh EH16 4SY (see transport details below)
Website: https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/craigmillar-castle/
Date: Thursday 24th October 2024
Time: 12:00 to 14:00 (2hrs)
Lunch / afternoon tea: From 2PM, Bridgend Farmhouse Café, 41 Old Dalkeith Rd, Edinburgh EH16 4TE
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Admission:
Booking your ticket in advance through the Historic Environment Scotland website is recommended.
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Cost:
- Adult: £7.50
- Concession (65+ yrs, unemployed): £6.00
- Historic Scotland members: Free
- English Heritage, Manx, Cadw members: Half price first year, free for renewals.
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Getting There:
- By bus: 12-15 minutes' walk from bus stops on Peffermill Road, Old Dalkeith Road, and Little France Park. Check Lothian Buses for routes and times. Route: From 'Craigmillar Castle Road' bus stop on Peffermill Road, walk along Craigmillar Castle Road. Follow pedestrian path through the park to the castle. Refer to Google Maps for the pedestrian route.
- By car: Limited parking at the castle. Alternatively, park in Craigmillar and walk via pathways.
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What to Bring:
- Camera and photography gear (of course)
- Comfortable walking shoes with grip for the worn stone surfaces
- Weather-appropriate clothing
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Please let us know if you keen to join us by clicking ‘Attend’.
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Looking forward to seeing you there!