Lauriston Castle
2 Cramond Rd S, Edinburgh EH4 6AD
Grounds: Free Entry (8am – 5pm, daily)
Castle Tours: Sat & Sun 2pm and 3pm (£8 / £6)
Surrounded by 30 acres of tranquil woodland and gardens, Lauriston Castle is the perfect place to escape the bustle of the city centre. Come along for a tour around this fascinating Edwardian house, decked out in traditional decorations, and enjoy a visit to the award-winning Japanese Garden before joining one of the special, festive events.
Christmas events
It is Christmas at the Castle in 1910
Sunday 15 December, 2pm and 3 pm
Adult £8, Concession and children £6 (under 5 free)
Costumed performance with Edinburgh Living History: Mr Reid is planning to go against the normal Scottish Christmas by taking time off from work and celebrating by having a tree and other decorations, while the family and staff provide entertainment. This means more work for cook and the kitchen staff, something they are not too happy about. Come and enjoy the festivities ……..and grumbling for a good old Scottish Edwardian Christmas.
Edinburgh Living History are our multi award-winning team, who interpret the history of the castle in a variety of entertaining ways in Edwardian costume – bringing alive the history of the house.
Special events for families
A Family Enchanted Christmas
Sunday 1 December, 10am – 1pm
£8 per person, with Christmas nibbles
Join in for a morning of magic where you can escape and experience a real Edwardian Christmas. See the Castle beautifully decorated for Christmas. Crafts, Edwardian magic lantern show, storytelling, Santa tales and outside trail.
Christmas Ghost Stories
Saturday 7 December, 2pm
£5 per person, with some Christmas treats afterwards to munch!
Pull up a chair by the fire, relax with some Christmassy goodwill, but pull up the covers because not only does the winter chill, but so do the tales of terror. Join a collection of story tellers for a Christmas afternoon of Victorian and Edwardian Ghost stories in the atmospheric and beautiful surroundings of Lauriston Castle.
An event suitable for all lovers of Christmas spookiness from ages 10 and over. Costumed story tellers bring the characters and worlds to life in Christmas Ghost Stories.
Magic Show: Christmas Tricks
Saturday 21 December, 10am – 10.45am or 12pm – 12.45pm
£9 per adult/child, includes some festive nibbles at the end
The Lauriston Christmas magic show is back! Witness startling magic, uplifting mystery and festive frolics for the whole family in a lavish, historic setting in the belly of Lauriston Castle. This show sold out last year, so book early to avoid disappointment!
Christmas with Bel Canto
Sunday 8 December, 3pm
£20, with Christmas nibbles and mulled wine.
Bel Canto, the Edinburgh-based a cappella group, directed by David Buchanan-Cook, returns to Lauriston Castle with a festive programme of traditional and Edwardian carols interspersed with seasonal readings.
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