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Craigmillar Castle

Atmospheric Medieval ruin

There's so much focus on the mighty central Edinburgh Castle, that the one in the working-class district of Craigmillar, three miles south the center, is all too often forgotten.

Though ruined, it’s still one of Scotland's best preserved Medieval castles and well worth exploring, particularly with kids who’ll probably love to charge around and play hide-and-seek in its grounds.

There are also lovely views of Edinburgh, particularly Arthur's Seat & Holyrood Park from the tower house.

The castle featured in the Outlander TV-series as Ardsmuir Prison, where Jamie was incarcelated.

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Craigmillar Castle Rd, Edinburgh EH16 4SY

Bus: Take #30 (direction Musselburgh) from Princes Street on the opposite side of the street from the Walter Scott Monument to “Castle Gardens stop – then it’s a 15-minute walk.

Daily: Apr–Sep: 10am–5:30pm; Oct-Mar: 10am–4pm

Adult £7.50

historicenvironment.scot/craigmillar-castle

1000–1560 Medieval Edinburgh

Outside the Centre

Sights for Kids

Images by Manuel Osdoba, pastpin, sctkirk