Gladstone's Land
City of Edinburgh, Scotland
Key facts
- Operator
- National Trust for Scotland
- Condition
- Intact
- Access
- Staffed, ticketed
Pinpoint
477B Lawnmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2NT
Telephone 0131 226 5856
Possible Opening Hours*
*Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.
| Monday | 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
One of the oldest surviving tenement buildings on Edinburgh's Royal Mile, with hand-painted ceilings dating from 1620.
“It’s very interesting old house to visit. The best option with tour guide.”- FEDDAR MATDAR, visitor review
Practical notes from visitors
Quoted from individual Google reviews, not verified with the operator - treat as a steer, not gospel, and check before you travel.
- Guided tours
- “We took the self guided tour to the building.” - N M
- Terrain & accessibility
- “You step off the street full of bagpipes, tour groups and sudden rain showers, and suddenly you are somewhere warm, civilised and smelling faintly of good coffee and cake.” - Neil F
- Facilities
- “A great café in a brilliant location, and proof that sometimes the best part of a historic site is sitting down with a coffee and pretending you live there.” - Neil F
Common questions about Gladstone's Land
Where is Gladstone's Land?
Gladstone's Land is in City of Edinburgh, Scotland, at 477B Lawnmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2NT.
Do you need a ticket to visit Gladstone's Land?
Yes - Gladstone's Land is a staffed, ticketed attraction run by National Trust for Scotland. Ticket prices and opening hours change through the year, so check the official site before travelling.
Is Gladstone's Land a ruin or still intact?
Gladstone's Land is largely intact - One of the oldest surviving tenement buildings on Edinburgh's Royal Mile, with hand-painted ceilings dating from 1620.
