Gladstone's Land NTS

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Gladstone's Land NTS One of the oldest buildings in Edinburgh. Cared for by the National Trust for Scotland. In 1617 Thomas Gladstone and Bessie Cunningham purchase 477 Lawnmarket.

A typical Royal Mile building, it towered seven stories high and stood just a stone's throw from the Castle. They rent out the basement as a tavern, the ground floors to merchants, the coveted first floor to the wealthiest of Edinburgh's elite and the subsequent floors to the slightly less well off. They decorate the main rooms in the height of fashionable interiors and add a touch of decadence with hand-painted ceilings depicting exotic fruit, still visible today! Discover the highs and lows of one of the busiest residential areas in Edinburgh, experiencing how people lived day to day through 400 years of history. Each floor depicts the House in a different century and the museum is fully interactive! Our room guides introduce you to Mary Wilson, a 20th century boarding house landlady, providing comfortable lodgings to working class men (respectable ones, only!). Elizabeth Pillans and William Dawson ran a drapers shop in the 18th century, catering to upper class customers, ensuring they were dressed fashionably for all occasions. And visit John Riddoch's and Margaret Noble's luxurious living quarters as they lived here with their 5 children, running the spice shop and tavern in 17th century Gladstone's Land. The brand new Café and Ice Cream Parlour on our ground floor offers a fantastic selection of cakes, sundaes and hot drinks, as well as soup and sandwiches for lunch. Discover hints of the historic site throughout the cosy café space, which is fully accessible and welcomes all dogs and their owners!

Life without coffee is un-bear-able so… the perfect fix bear latte art 😉🐻
27/10/2026

Life without coffee is un-bear-able so… the perfect fix bear latte art 😉🐻

Due to the forecasted high winds, Gladstone’s Land will be closed on Sunday 25th October. We hope to reopen as usual on ...
24/10/2026

Due to the forecasted high winds, Gladstone’s Land will be closed on Sunday 25th October.
We hope to reopen as usual on Monday.

Standing tall in the heart of the Old Town, Gladstone’s Land, with timeless stories, historic charm, and a perfect souve...
22/10/2026

Standing tall in the heart of the Old Town, Gladstone’s Land, with timeless stories, historic charm, and a perfect souvenir to take home 💙

Did you know Gladstone’s Land visitor experience is partially interactive? Try on hats, explore the haberdashery drawers...
20/10/2026

Did you know Gladstone’s Land visitor experience is partially interactive?

Try on hats, explore the haberdashery drawers, and see what dresses looked like in our Drapers Shop set in 1766.

Don't worry, there are also two more floors you can explore.

These perfect Halloween crispy cakes are filled with caramel and great to order for a little spooky treat this October 🎃...
18/10/2026

These perfect Halloween crispy cakes are filled with caramel and great to order for a little spooky treat this October 🎃👻

The question is are you picking up the Frankenstein, pumpkin, ghost or vampire?? 🧛

🎃 👻

Spooky Smarties is back! 👻For a limited time only, come in and get yours in a cup or a cone. We’ve paired it with Cherry...
17/10/2026

Spooky Smarties is back! 👻

For a limited time only, come in and get yours in a cup or a cone. We’ve paired it with Cherry Mania, Isn’t it the perfect match? 🧛

Keep a lookout for more Halloween specials.

Welcome to Gladstone's Land! We have been here since 1501 (and that's the first recorded date 😉). Thomas Gladstone came...
16/10/2026

Welcome to Gladstone's Land! We have been here since 1501 (and that's the first recorded date 😉).

Thomas Gladstone came in 1617 and expanded our building into what you can still see today.

Come into our historic building and see what we've offered over the past 500 years.

With holiday apartments at the top, a historic visitor attraction in the middle, and a cafe and retail shop on the ground floor, you can enjoy a great day out.

Our attraction has three floors set in different time periods to show you what life was like in 1911,1766 and 1632. You can enjoy self-guided tours from 10am-2:30pm, or join us for a guided tour at 3pm every day. Why not join us for one of your specialised tours throughout the month?

We hope to see you soon and maybe chat over an ice cream scoop or two 😊

All the Best,

Team Glad’s

Address

477B Lawnmarket, Royal Mile
Edinburgh
EH12NT

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

01312265856

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