Castles Β· Central Scotland
Colinton Castle
In or near Juniper Green.
Colinton Castle β a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 hβ3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kingsknowe Β· 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Colinton Castle is a castle located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Official information
Colinton Castle features Scotland's largest historical mural located in a Victorian railway tunnel. The mural, created by a talented art team, celebrates the local community's industrial, social, artistic, and literary history, transforming the tunnel into a vibrant and welcoming space.
Place summary
Colinton Castle is a historic castle located in central Scotland. It is notable for its architectural significance and historical context, though specific details regarding its era or designation are not provided.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.9108, -3.2548
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH13 0PT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh South West
- Nearest railway station
- Kingsknowe β 1.1 km
- Opening
- Open 24/7 all year long
- Official site
- www.colintontunnel.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/373871698 (ODbL)
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Colinton Parish War Memorial
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Robert Louis Stevenson
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Colinton Castle?
- Colinton Castle is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH13 0PT).
- What is Colinton Castle?
- Colinton Castle β a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Colinton Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Kingsknowe, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH13 0PT.
- Does Colinton Castle charge admission?
- Colinton Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Colinton Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Kingsknowe, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH13 0PT.