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Please note that on Saturday 30 November, the house will be open for pre-booked tickets only between from 10am–12pm, and will be open as usual from 12pm. On Wednesday 4 December, the house will be closed in the morning and will open as usual at 12pm.
About this place
One of the oldest buildings on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile
Explore our new immersive visitor experience that takes you through three centuries of Gladstone’s Land history.
Learn about the fascinating lives of the people who lived and worked in the property.
View beautiful, hand-painted ceilings from 1620 – see if you can spot the monkey!
Join one of our specialist tours to find out more about specific aspects of Old Town history.
Relax in the ground-floor ice cream parlour and coffee shop, which is inspired by the rich trading history of the building.
Gladstone’s Land has been a commercial and social hub for more than 500 years. It has witnessed momentous social and political change as well as war, fire and disease.
Some of the team at Gladstone’s Land are highlighting five trailblazing women through a series of blog posts that explore their historical influence as well as their connections to this very special property.
