Gladstone's Land

Gladstone's Land One of the oldest buildings in Edinburgh. Cared for by the National for Scotland. Tours, holiday apa

In 1617 Thomas Gladstone and Bessie Cunningham purchase 477 Lawnmarket. A typical Royal Mile building, it towered seven stories high and stood just a stone's throw from the Castle. They rent out the basement as a tavern, the ground floors to merchants, the coveted first floor to the wealthiest of Edinburgh's elite and the subsequent floors to the slightly less well off. They decorate the main room

s in the height of fashionable interiors and add a touch of decadence with hand-painted ceilings depicting exotic fruit, still visible today! Discover the highs and lows of one of the busiest residential areas in Edinburgh, experiencing how people lived day to day through 400 years of history. Each floor depicts the House in a different century and the museum is fully interactive! Our room guides introduce you to Mary Wilson, a 20th century boarding house landlady, providing comfortable lodgings to working class men (respectable ones, only!). Elizabeth Pillans and William Dawson ran a drapers shop in the 18th century, catering to upper class customers, ensuring they were dressed fashionably for all occasions. And visit John Riddoch's and Margaret Noble's luxurious living quarters as they lived here with their 5 children, running the spice shop and tavern in 17th century Gladstone's Land. The brand new Café and Ice Cream Parlour on our ground floor offers a fantastic selection of cakes, sundaes and hot drinks, as well as soup and sandwiches for lunch. Discover hints of the historic site throughout the cosy café space, which is fully accessible and welcomes all dogs and their owners!

Happy World Bee Day 🐝🐝Did you know it was common practice to use beeswax to strengthen and protect thread?Visit our Drap...
20/05/2023

Happy World Bee Day 🐝🐝

Did you know it was common practice to use beeswax to strengthen and protect thread?

Visit our Drapers Shop to find out more

Raeburn’s Edinburgh exhibition
17/05/2023
Raeburn’s Edinburgh exhibition

Raeburn’s Edinburgh exhibition

Raeburn’s Edinburgh marks the 200th anniversary of Henry Raeburn’s death. The exhibition is at the Georgian House in Edinburgh from June to November 2023.

Dearest gentle readers, rumour has it that the Dawson’s have new items in their Draper’s shop 👒It is important for us to...
15/05/2023

Dearest gentle readers, rumour has it that the Dawson’s have new items in their Draper’s shop 👒

It is important for us to give delicate textile items like these a rest from display, and to protect them from the light! It also gives us the chance to display items from the Newhailes House and Gardens collection which are otherwise not on display!

The two pieces of silk embroidered lawns show the type of embroidery that would have been produced in the 18th century. Textile volunteers Pat and Anne have made an inert supportive mount for the delicate textile pieces and carefully attached them. They also undertook some remedial treatment reattaching the bonnet’s ribbons, which were loose, to ensure it could be safely displayed, supported on a purpose made mount.

The day is finally here! Here is everything you need to know about Festhailes today
13/05/2023

The day is finally here!

Here is everything you need to know about Festhailes today

The sun is going to shine for us tomorrow for Festhailes 😎 Here’s a handy map to show you where everything is 🗺️

Make sure you don’t miss out on the last few tickets. Link in comments below. If we do have any tickets left they will be available on the day from the hub in the stables courtyard.

We want everyone to have a great time so please make sure you’re aware of the following information if you are coming along:

- Challenge 25 ID 🪪 will be in operation
- Wristbands will be issued for adults to identify adults at the bar 🍺
- Child wristbands will be issued and need adult contact details added 📱
- No alcohol can be brought in
- Picnic blankets, chairs etc are welcomed
- No dogs sorry 🐕
- Weehailes will be open until 8pm 🕗
- Stables cafe open until 8.30pm 🧁
- Fair rides are charged extra as used 🎠
- Face painting available at a charge
- £3 for car parking 🅿️ for non NTS members

If you have any questions ask away below or by private message

Todays the day, the sun is shining, treat yourself!
11/05/2023

Todays the day, the sun is shining, treat yourself!

Photos from Georgian House's post
10/05/2023

Photos from Georgian House's post

You deserve it!Why not pop in and treat yourself to some gorgeous Clod & Pebble crockery or some fantastic smelling The ...
10/05/2023

You deserve it!

Why not pop in and treat yourself to some gorgeous Clod & Pebble crockery or some fantastic smelling The Highland Soap Co.® soap?

How beautiful are the gardens at Newhailes House and Gardens and Royal Burgh of Culross We visited both places to harves...
09/05/2023

How beautiful are the gardens at Newhailes House and Gardens and Royal Burgh of Culross

We visited both places to harvest the herbs that will be dried and displayed in our museum 🌿

Happy 43rd anniversary to us opening our doors to the public! Why not join us to see how we’ve changed since then.
08/05/2023

Happy 43rd anniversary to us opening our doors to the public!

Why not join us to see how we’ve changed since then.

Wishing our patron King Charles III a happy coronation! 👑
06/05/2023

Wishing our patron King Charles III a happy coronation! 👑

These are berry special 🍓
05/05/2023

These are berry special 🍓

The Empire strikes back!
04/05/2023

The Empire strikes back!

My advice to you - double up your ice cream, it’s always worth it
03/05/2023

My advice to you - double up your ice cream, it’s always worth it

Say mallow to our little friends
30/04/2023

Say mallow to our little friends

Conservation in Action 🧹Learn more about the collections care work that goes into maintaining our property! Our collecti...
29/04/2023

Conservation in Action 🧹

Learn more about the collections care work that goes into maintaining our property! Our collections care assistant will be giving some less accessible objects a condition check and dust.

🗓️ Sunday 30th April

🕰️ 12.30-3pm

What will you choose to keep yourself warm this chilly morning?• Coffee• Tea • Hot Chocolate• Chai Latte• Betroot Latte
27/04/2023

What will you choose to keep yourself warm this chilly morning?

• Coffee
• Tea
• Hot Chocolate
• Chai Latte
• Betroot Latte

Reminder to everyone that has booked tickets that our Deacon Brodie lecture that it is tomorrow night at 7pm. This is a ...
26/04/2023

Reminder to everyone that has booked tickets that our Deacon Brodie lecture that it is tomorrow night at 7pm.

This is a sold out event but you can join us on the next in May.

Treat yourself to new crockery!We’ve got the whole range from cups and mugs to bowls and milk jugs.
25/04/2023

Treat yourself to new crockery!

We’ve got the whole range from cups and mugs to bowls and milk jugs.

Dress Up Station 👗We’ve added costumes to the 1st floor in our museum for you to try and be a part of history. Why not b...
24/04/2023

Dress Up Station 👗

We’ve added costumes to the 1st floor in our museum for you to try and be a part of history. Why not become one of our residents choose from:
• Mary Wilson
• Elizabeth Pillans
• John Riddoch
• Issobel Johnstone

Make sure to tag us in any photos you take!

The day is fast approaching! 🗓️ Saturday 13th May FESTHAILES 2023
23/04/2023
Festhailes 2023

The day is fast approaching!

🗓️ Saturday 13th May

FESTHAILES 2023

Newhailes is once again hosting its family friendly music festival in the grounds of Newhailes House!

Hidden HistoryHere we have a mural depicting a tavern scene because in the early 1600s John Riddoch employed Issobel Joh...
22/04/2023

Hidden History

Here we have a mural depicting a tavern scene because in the early 1600s John Riddoch employed Issobel Johnstone to run a tavern out of the basement of Gladstone’s Land. John Riddoch was a wealthy merchant who lived in the building and ran the spice store on the ground floor.

Go bananas for our Banoffee Pie 🍌
18/04/2023

Go bananas for our Banoffee Pie 🍌

What’s better on a Sunday morning than a relaxing cup of coffee?Maybe a slice of cake on the side 🍰
16/04/2023

What’s better on a Sunday morning than a relaxing cup of coffee?

Maybe a slice of cake on the side 🍰

Our Big Banana Shake is the pick of the bunch 🍌
14/04/2023

Our Big Banana Shake is the pick of the bunch 🍌

We’ve got the inside scoop 🤫
13/04/2023

We’ve got the inside scoop 🤫

We love seeing all your lovely comments. Well done Jodie, if you are lucky you might find her in costume.
12/04/2023

We love seeing all your lovely comments.

Well done Jodie, if you are lucky you might find her in costume.

Bug Busters is back! 🪲Join us all this week from 10am-3pm to discover what beasties lie hidden.
11/04/2023

Bug Busters is back! 🪲

Join us all this week from 10am-3pm to discover what beasties lie hidden.

1911 meets 2023!Mary Wilson enjoying a cream egg milkshake, she’s a woman ahead of her time
09/04/2023

1911 meets 2023!

Mary Wilson enjoying a cream egg milkshake, she’s a woman ahead of her time

Find our residents in their natural habitats all weekend! Which time period would you want to live in - 1632, 1766 or 19...
08/04/2023

Find our residents in their natural habitats all weekend!

Which time period would you want to live in - 1632, 1766 or 1911?

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477B Lawnmarket, Royal Mile
Edinburgh
EH12NT

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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01312265856

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An insight into the wonderful team at Gladstones Land. Highlighting our roles, interests and favorite aspects of the property. Take it away Kristina.

A Trust for Everyone, Gladstone's Land for Everyone! Join BSL guide John Hay on July 10th and August 18th at 4pm for a 1hr guided tour through Gladstone's Land's 400 years of history in British Sign Language. These two tours are a pilot project and free of charge! We kindly ask guests to provide feedback at the end of the tour, which will hopefully lead to more BSL guided tours at Gladstone's Land. Get your free ticket right here! https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gladstones-land-guided-tour-in-british-sign-language-bsl-tickets-369435540647 . . . #BSL #BritishSignLanguage #deaf #edinburgh #EdinburghDeafFestival2022

We’re thrilled to announce our new ten-year strategy. ‘Nature, Beauty & Heritage for Everyone’ sets out ambitions for the years ahead, reflects the challenges we’ve faced in recent years, and makes clear our passion for Scotland’s heritage and the difference it can make to people’s lives, now and for future generations. Find out more: www.nts.org.uk/strategy

Sneak peak of Gladstone's Land
Sneak peak of Gladstone's Land

Behind the Scenes at Gladstone's Land
Behind the Scenes at Gladstone's Land

A Game of Death and Chance - Gladstone's Land
A Game of Death and Chance - Gladstone's Land

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For anyone that missed out on seeing Santa when he visits Newhailes this Christmas, you can catch him with our friends at Gladstone's Land🎅🏼⬇️
We're excited to welcome Brenna Spray, our first-ever outreach coordinator! Brenna has experience developing academic and public programming, communications, and tourism content for a wide range of stakeholders, including the Southampton Marine and Maritime Institute, Lloyd's Register, the Centre for Medieval and Renaissance Culture, the Eastleigh Borough Council, Gladstone's Land (a National Trust for Scotland Property), and Riversdale House Museum here in Maryland. In her new position, she will be assisting with MHT and Maryland Heritage Areas Authority outreach and communications efforts, including the Annual Report, online content, social media, educational materials and trainings, and public engagement for the statewide preservation plan.

Originally from the Washington, DC metro area, Brenna (pictured here in Morocco) loves to travel and holds her PhD in History from the University of Southampton, where she studied the socio-cultural economics of 14th-century seafarers. She currently lives in Annapolis with her husband, their infant daughter, and two cats.
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We had a great time at Gladstone's Land last night, talking about our Adventures in Banking! If you're part of a group or society that would like a talk about what we're up to in the museum and the stories behind our collection, get in touch! We get very excited when we get to go out and about...
Drop us a line at [email protected]
GLADSTONE’S LAND

🗝️ BSL tour
📅 10 July
📍 Gladstone's Land

Visit one of the oldest buildings on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, learn about the people who lived there, and view beautiful, hand-painted ceilings. Part of the National Trust for Scotland

Guided by John Hay, the tour is FREE and you can get your tickets by following the link below ⬇️

Tickets: http://ow.ly/j4GQ50JOuiB

BSL clip: http://ow.ly/pt2K50JOuiC
A quick plug for our pals across the road at NTS Gladstones Land! Are you a BSL user who would like to take part in pilot signed tours in July and August? Free tickets available from this link (consent to filming and providing feedback after the tour is required).
This also gives us a chance to remind you that tickets are also still available for Adventures in Banking at Glad's on Thursday 7th July! That's us by the way, telling a whole bunch of banking tales...😉
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Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate
Culloden Battlefield & Visitor Centre
Culzean Castle and Country Park
Drum Castle, Garden & Estate
Gladstone's Land
Pollok House
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Plan your visit now ⬇️
SAVE UP TO 50% on admission tickets at the following Trust places - for a limited time only - and enjoy Scotland’​s Great Days Out in association with VisitScotland:
Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate
Culloden Battlefield & Visitor Centre
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Drum Castle, Garden & Estate
Gladstone's Land
Pollok House
Robert Burns Birthplace Museum
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Plan your visit now: www.nts.org.uk/visit/places
SAVE UP TO 50% on admission tickets at the following Trust places - for a limited time only - and enjoy Scotland’​s Great Days Out in association with VisitScotland:
Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate
Culloden Battlefield & Visitor Centre
Culzean Castle and Country Park
Drum Castle, Garden & Estate
Gladstone's Land
Pollok House
Robert Burns Birthplace Museum
The Hill House
Tenement House
Plan your visit now: www.nts.org.uk/visit/places
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If you're planning a trip to Scotland (or have the good fortune to be there already) be sure to include a visit to Gladstone's Land, one of my favourite places, and the model for my fictional Caldow's Land in The Vanished Days.

Just DON'T touch Jonathan (at least, I'm fairly sure that's Jonathan—he looked less Annoyed the last time I was there 🙂)
Suffering for the cause. Delicious original recipe ice cream at Gladstone's Land The National Trust for Scotland on way back from House of Dun with Cosima Dinkel Angela Drinkall
Here's a to Gladstone's Land on 's Royal Mile in 1900-30.

It's amazing to see that it looks almost exactly the same! At this point the 500-year-old building would have already been centuries old.

If you visit Gladstones Land today you can embark on a journey taking you through three centuries of history. It also hosts a coffee shop and ice cream parlour.

Did you hear the scoop?

We are excited to be opening soon and can't wait to share our wonderful changes to Gladstone's Land. Keep your 👀 peeled for our new specialised tours, interactive visitor experiences and our brand new Ice Cream Parlour!

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Gladstone Land

La Gladstone's Land è un perfetto esempio di un antico edificio storico della Old Town di Edimburgo: fu acquistato da Thomas Gledstanes, un ricco mercante di stoffa, che lo ampliò nel 1620 affittando i lussiosi appartamenti a famiglie benestanti. E’ a tutti gli effetti uno degli edifici più vecchi del Royal Mile. Nel 1934 l’edificio fu salvato dalla demolizione, restaurato e aperto ai visitatori sotto la tutela del National Trust for Scotland. Gled in scozzese significa falco ed ecco svelato il motivo del rapace dorato che si può notare sopra gli archi al piano terra.

📍 Gladstone's Land si trova sul Royal Mile di Edimburgo, in Lawnmarket, prima della Saint Giles Cathedral sulla sinistra, scendendo dal castello verso Holyrood. L'ingresso all'edificio è a pagamento.

Per altre idee su cosa non perdere sul Royal Mile, leggete questo articolo 👇
https://nelcuoredellascozia.com/2018/02/09/edimburgo-visitare-il-royal-mile-da-cima-a-fondo/
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Edinburgh life 🌐 Still looking good, despite the rain. The gilded gled sign - a red kite with rat - glistening at historic Gladstone's Land on the Royal Mile. ☔ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

📸 Glenn McNaughton
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