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Gladstones Land

Gladstone's Land, the house of wealthy merchant and landlord Thomas Gledstanes showcases high-rise living, 17th-century style, at the beating heart of Edinburgh's historic Royal Mile!

Gladstones Land

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477b Lawnmarket, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 2NT
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One of the oldest buildings on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile

Explore our new immersive visitor experience that takes you through three centuries of Gladstone’s Land history.

Learn about the fascinating lives of the people who lived and worked in the property.

View beautiful, hand-painted ceilings from 1620 – see if you can spot the monkey!
Join one of our specialist tours to find out more about specific aspects of Old Town history.

Relax in the ground-floor ice cream parlour and coffee shop, which is inspired by the rich trading history of the building.

Gladstone’s Land has been a commercial and social hub for more than 500 years. It has witnessed momentous social and political change as well as war, fire and disease.

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