Craigmillar Castle

Craigmillar Castle Road, Edinburgh, EH16 4SY

0131 661 4445
 

Getting here

Craigmillar Castle
Craigmillar Castle Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SY

National Grid reference: NT 289 709

Telephone: 0131 661 4445

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Help us cut carbon and traffic and preserve this historic site for future generations. Find out how to get here by train, bus, bike and foot

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Journey planners

There are good public transport links to nearby Old Dalkeith Road (Edinburgh Royal Infirmary) or Peffermill Road. 

Plan your journey by public transport using Traveline Scotland.

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Parking is limited at the castle and spaces are on a first come first served basis and where possible if visitors can arrive via public transport or on foot this would help alleviate issues. Visitors can also call the castle (0131 661 4445) in advance for further details on alternative nearby parking. Alternatively, there are good public transport links to nearby Old Dalkeith Road (Edinburgh Royal Infirmary) or Peffermill Road.

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Opening times

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, 9.30m to 5.30pm
Last entry 4.15pm

1 Oct to 31 Mar: 
Daily, 10am to 4pm
Last entry 3.15pm

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