Lauriston Castle, 16th century tower house in Edinburgh, Scotland
The stone castle features an L-shaped floor plan with four stories and a circular staircase tower near the Firth of Forth.
The original tower was constructed in 1590 by Sir Archibald Napier of Merchiston, father of mathematician John Napier who discovered logarithms.
The interior maintains an Edwardian country house style with the largest collection of Blue John vases in the United Kingdom and Italian marble furniture.
The castle opens weekends from November to March at 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM, with extended hours from April to October, offering guided tours.
The castle grounds include a one-hectare Japanese garden designed by Takashi Sawano in 2002, with volcanic rocks and bamboo pavilions.
Location: City of Edinburgh
Location: Edinburgh
Inception: 1590
Made from material: stone
Part of: Museums & Galleries Edinburgh
Website: https://edinburghmuseums.org.uk/venue/lauriston-castle
GPS coordinates: 55.99418,-3.40050
Latest update: May 20, 2025 00:05
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