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Craigmillar Castle
A well-preserved medieval castle on the city's edge, where Mary, Queen of Scots, once stayed, and quieter than the main castle.
- Open
- Every day; check the website
- Price
- Paid
- Time Needed
- 1 hour
- Address
- Craigmillar Castle Road, Edinburgh EH16 4SYDirections
- Getting There
- A bus from the city center, about 20 minutes.
Why Go
Built from the 14th century, the castle's tower house, walls and courtyards survive almost whole, and you can climb to the roof for a view to Arthur's Seat.
It's one of Edinburgh's best-kept secrets.
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