EDINBURGH & THE LOTHIANS Caiy Stane A 9ft tall prehistoric cup-marked stone, also known as general Kay’s Monument or the Kel Stone, marks the site of an ancient battle. The Georgian House
Three floors of the house are furnished as they might have been by its first owners, reflecting the domestic surroundings and the social conditions of that age. Gladstone’s Land A typical example of a 17th century tenement building in Edinburgh’s fascinating Old Town. Remarkable original painted ceilings. House of the Binns This is the historic home of the Dalyells, who have lived here since 1612. It shows the transition from a fortified stronghold to a more spacious mansion. No. 28 Charlotte Square Charlotte Square, in Edinburgh’s renowned New Town, is considered by many as the finest Georgian square in Britain. In 1996 the Trust bought Nos 26-31, with the vision of initiating a renaissance of the square. The houses are now the head office of the Trust, with exhibition, retail and catering areas open to visitors. Inveresk Lodge Garden An attractive terraced garden which displays a range of plants for the small garden. Below the garden, a woodland walk leads to the meadow pond, a haven for wildlife. Malleny Garden The walled garden is dominated by four 400 year old clipped yew trees which overlook herbaceous borders and roses. Newhailes Home in the 18th century to the Dalrymple family, prominent figures of the Enlightenment, this 17th-century house and estate retains many atmospheric original interiors and a fascinating but still largely undiscovered designed landscape. Preston Mill & Phantassie Doocot There has been a mill on the site for centuries, and the present stone buildings date from the 18th century. There is also an exhibition on milling. |
