Gladstone’s Land Tours

Tucked away between the many attractions of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, the looming tenement building known as Gladstone’s Land is easily overlooked, but behind its unassuming façade is one of the capital’s most fascinating historic gems.
The six-story complex was developed by wealthy local merchant Thomas Gledstanes in 1617 and was renowned as one of the first ‘high-rise’ buildings of its time. Now preserved as a National Trust property, Gladstone’s Land has been restored to its former glory, offering visitors the chance to step back in time to 17th-century Edinburgh. Along with the original painted ceilings and beams, and an impressive collection of antique furniture, highlights include a traditional ‘luckenbooth’ shop-front, a 16th-century kitchen, a spinet and a selection of old maps and photographs of Edinburgh.
Practical Info
Gladstone’s Land is located along the Royal Mile in Edinburgh’s Old Town and is open daily between April and October from 10am to 5pm. Adult admission costs £6.50.
Address: 477B Lawnmarket, Edinburgh, United Kingdom EH1 2NT, Scotland
Hours: April-Oct Daily 10am-5pm
Admission: Adult £6.50
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