Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Gatehouse
In or near Edinburgh.
Gatehouse — a other in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Anthony O'Neil — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Gatehouse is a other 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
Mons Meg is a historic six-tonne siege gun that was gifted to King James II in 1457. It has a storied past, including its use in sieges and celebrations, and now resides outside St Margaret’s Chapel at Edinburgh Castle.
Place summary
The Gatehouse is located in central Scotland. It is a notable structure, though specific details regarding its era, architectural style, or designation are not provided.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.9485, -3.1987
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH1 2NH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley — 0.6 km
- Official site
- www.edinburghcastle.scot
Sources
- osm: way/41299992 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gatehouse?
- Gatehouse is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH1 2NH).
- What is Gatehouse?
- Gatehouse — a other in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Gatehouse?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH1 2NH.
- Is Gatehouse free to visit?
- Yes, Gatehouse is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gatehouse?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH1 2NH.