Craigmillar Castle

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3.75

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Admire city views from the high ramparts of Edinburgh's "other castle", play hide - and - seek in its labyrinth of chambers or picnic in its courtyards. Craigmillar Castle was a prison for the younger brother of James III, a happy retreat for Mary Queen of Scots and the focus of a plot to murder her husband Lord Darnley. Its profile is dominated by its remarkably complete inner curtain wall. This site is open for you to enjoy but there are currently some access restrictions in place as a precautionary measure. 1 Apr to 30 Sept: Daily, 9.30am to 5.30pm (last entry 5pm). 1 Oct to 31 Mar: Daily, 9.30am to 4.15pm (last entry 3.30pm) We recommend booking in advance to guarantee entry.

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pavement_boy

Jul 2017

3.5

Fantastic Castle on the outskirts of Edinburgh

Craigmillar Castle is a 'league' away from Edinburgh Castle - a hour's walk! This castle is filled to the brim with history and hosts fantastic views to Edinburgh! When we arrived we couldn't see the castle as it was really foggy, but after going into the really friendly visitor centre the fog had cleared when we came out - perfect timing. I am writing this review as somebody who has problems with their balance and would often need to take an arm on uneven surfaces.

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catherina

Jun 2013

Craigmillar Castle is my favorite castle.

Craigmillar Castle is my favorite castle. Not easy to navigate, but amazing views and lovely corners to rest and enjoy the peace and quiet.

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Approach to site The castle is reached from the visitor centre by a gently inclined 100m long tarmac path. There is a wooden bench, with armrests, halfway. Visitor centre The visitor centre is on ground level and has a level threshold. Monument The castle is situated on relatively level ground. There is a steep grassed approach to the inner courtyard, which can be slippery in wet weather. The courtyard is reached via a stone threshold. The castle has five levels. The basement has a prison, cellars and bakery. It is reached down a stone staircase of 9 steps with a handrail. The ground level contains the Dovecot, Inner Courtyard, Kitchen, Drawing Room and bottom level of the towerhouse. The first and second floors are reached via a wide spiral stone staircase with uneven steps and a single rope handrail. The first floor has a kitchen, old dovecot and bedchambers. The second floor has the great hall, wall walk and a kitchen. The third and fourth floors are reached by a narrow spiral staircase with uneven steps and a single rope handrail. The third floor has the great hall gallery, and bed chamber. The fourth floor offers good panoramic views of Edinburgh. Light levels can be low inside the castle.

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The car park next to the visitor centre is surfaced with smooth tarmac. There is one accessible space.

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There is an adapted toilet in the castle, about 120m from visitor centre.

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