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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.
Enjoy some Easter outdoor fun at Lauriston Castle with an easter trail or egg hunt quiz!
READ MOREYou will be spoilt for choice at the Lauriston Castle 'Easter Day Eggstravaganza' form 1pm!
READ MOREJoin us at Lauriston Castle over 2 weekends for the return of the Japan Sakura in Scotland festival on 20th/21st and 27th/28th April.
READ MORECome along and see the sights of Lauriston Castle as never seen before – hear the history of the castle and ghostly tales of the city!
READ MOREEdinburgh’s favourite sketcher makes a welcome return to Lauriston Castle and we are teaming up with him once again for some sketching workshops.
READ MOREJoin us at Lauriston Castle for a 2-day workshop making beautiful mosaic panels inspired by the colours of summer with Margaret Findlay!
READ MOREJoin us at Lauriston Castle for our annual Christmas event where you can capture the magic of Christmas past!
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