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Lauriston Castle
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Address
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Cramond Road South
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Postcode
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EH4 5QD
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Telephone
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0131 529 7921
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Email
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parks@edinburgh.gov.uk
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Opening hours
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Garden open April to October 7:30am to 8pm. November to March 7:30am to 5pm. Castle tours April to October every day except Friday at 2pm, November to March Saturday and Sunday at 2pm.
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Facilities
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Japanese garden, Italian garden, Lauriston Castle, Stunning views, Pond, Seating
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Background
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The grounds of the 16th Century Lauriston Castle offer views across the Firth of Forth in a wood and parkland setting. There are manicured lawns in contrast with woodland walks and a range of trees and plants in the elegant gardens including azaleas, rhododendrons, beeches, sycamores, sweet chestnut, conifers and monkey puzzle trees. Among the woods are 14 special trees planted in 1984 in memory of the 1st Battalion Royal Scots Bren Gun Carrier Platoon who were killed or died in the Burma campaign of 1943-45.
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History and heritage
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The 16th Century castle had major additions in the 19th century. It was gifted to the nation in 1926 by its last private owners, Mr and Mrs William Robert Reid.
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Wildlife
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There is a small pond which is home to breeding mallards and moor hens.
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Organise an event
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Find out how to organise an event
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Other useful links
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Further information on Lauriston Castle
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Green flag
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Yes
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Management plan
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Management plan
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Location map
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55.97009983784913,-3.278045654296875
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Monuments
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Monuments in Lauriston Castle
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Trees
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Monkey puzzle trees
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