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The Great Britain Guide

Castles Β· Central Scotland

Colinton Castle

In or near Juniper Green.

Free admissionβ™Ώ Wheelchair: limited

Colinton Castle β€” a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Colinton Manse - geograph.org.uk - 1407531

kim traynor β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 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.

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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
Postcode
EH13 0PT
Parliamentary constituency
Edinburgh South West
Nearest railway station
Kingsknowe β€” 1.1 km
Opening
Open 24/7 all year long

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Gibson House and Chalmers House, Merchiston Castle School - geograph.org.uk - 6987714πŸ“· 5

Literary houses Β· Central Scotland

Colinton Castle

Colinton Castle β€” a literary house museum in scotland central.

β™Ώ
Merchiston Castle School - geograph.org.uk - 1515040πŸ“· 5

Castles Β· Central Scotland

Merchiston Castle School

Merchiston Castle School β€” a school heritage in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ‘Άβ†— colintontunnel.org.uk
Colinton Parish Kirk - geograph.org.uk - 4918491πŸ“· 3

Public art & sculpture Β· Central Scotland

A walk with Robert Louis Stevenson

A walk with Robert Louis Stevenson β€” a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•β†— colinton-conservation.org.uk
Colinton Parish ChurchπŸ“· 5

Historic churches Β· Central Scotland

Colinton Parish Church

Colinton Parish Church β€” church in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.

Free↗ colinton-parish.com
Mural, Colinton Tunnel - geograph.org.uk - 6714195πŸ“· 3

Other places Β· Central Scotland

Colinton Tunnel

Colinton Tunnel β€” Public artwork (installation) by Chris Rutterford.

Free↗ colintontunnel.org.uk
Colinton Parish Kirk - geograph.org.uk - 4918491πŸ“· 3

Other places Β· Central Scotland

Robert Louis Stevenson

Robert Louis Stevenson β€” Public artwork (statue) by Alan Beattie Herriot.

Free↗ colinton-conservation.org.uk

Where to eat & stay near Colinton Castle

Places to stay

View from near Bonaly - geograph.org.uk - 6002030πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· Central Scotland

Bonaly Scout Centre

Bonaly Scout Centre β€” a campsite in scotland central.

Gable end and chimneys at Fountainbridge - geograph.org.uk - 2571191πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· Central Scotland

Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh West End

Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh West End β€” a hotel in scotland central. 3-star. Brand: Hampton.

β†— hilton.com
Coates Gardens - geograph.org.uk - 8219675πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· Central Scotland

The Lairg

The Lairg β€” a hotel in scotland central.

Haymarket Construction Site - geograph.org.uk - 7031646πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· Central Scotland

Garner By IHG

Garner By IHG β€” a hotel in scotland central.

β†— ihg.com
31-35 Gilmore Place - geograph.org.uk - 4042487πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· Central Scotland

Kingsview

Kingsview β€” a hostel in scotland central.

Development, Haymarket Edinburgh - geograph.org.uk - 6964401πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· Central Scotland

The Hostel

The Hostel β€” a hostel in scotland central.

Places to eat & drink

Inglis Green Road - geograph.org.uk - 3569213πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· Central Scotland

Cross Keys Tavern, 41 Lanark Road, Slateford, Edinburgh

Cross Keys Tavern, 41 Lanark Road, Slateford, Edinburgh in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

The Bonnie Barista - geograph.org.uk - 7654578πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· Central Scotland

The Wheatsheaf Inn, 209 Balgreen Road, Edinburgh

The Wheatsheaf Inn, 209 Balgreen Road, Edinburgh in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

Canaan Lane - geograph.org.uk - 3957599πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· Central Scotland

The Canny Man's, 237, 239 Morningside Road, Edinburgh

The Canny Man's, 237, 239 Morningside Road, Edinburgh in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

Leven Street (A972) from Tollcross - geograph.org.uk - 3382155πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· Central Scotland

Bennets Bar, 8, 10, 12 Leven Street, Edinburgh

Bennets Bar, 8, 10, 12 Leven Street, Edinburgh in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

Earl of Marchmont - geograph.org.uk - 2706018πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· Central Scotland

22, 24, 26, 28, 30 Marchmont Crescent, Edinburgh

22, 24, 26, 28, 30 Marchmont Crescent, Edinburgh in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

The Odeon Cinema, Edinburgh - geograph.org.uk - 2675385πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· Central Scotland

Public House, 133 Lothian Road, Edinburgh

Public House, 133 Lothian Road, Edinburgh in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

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Looking in the direction of Duns Common in the Scottish Borders - geograph.org.uk - 6284202πŸ“· 3

Castles Β· Central Scotland

Borthwick Castle

Borthwick Castle in England North East, United Kingdom.

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Farm buildings at Lamberton - geograph.org.uk - 635685πŸ“· 2

Castles Β· Central Scotland

Lamberton Castle

Lamberton Castle in England North East, United Kingdom.

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Road from Cranshaws Castle to the main road - geograph.org.uk - 6566101πŸ“· 4

Castles Β· Central Scotland

Cranshaws Castle

Cranshaws Castle in England North East, United Kingdom.

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Achallader CastleπŸ“· 3

Castles Β· Central Scotland

Achallader Castle

Achallader Castle β€” castle in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.

πŸ‘Άβ†— thecastleguide.co.uk

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.