Lauriston Castle, Japanese Kyoto Friendship Garden, and Haunted History – A Mysterious Hidden Gem

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Lauriston Castle, Japanese Kyoto Friendship Garden, and Haunted History – A Mysterious Hidden Gem

Hello and welcome to Lauriston castle, one of the must-visit hidden gems of Edinburgh.

Lauriston Castle is a 16th-century tower house with 19th-century extensions overlooking the Firth of Forth. With its calm, tranquil atmosphere, and stunning views across the Firth of Forth, Lauriston is the perfect place to escape from the city center. A Lauriston Castle stood on this site in medieval times but was almost totally destroyed in the raids on Edinburgh in 1544. Lauriston Castle is said to be haunted. Visitors report hearing footsteps when no one is present, Sometimes a shadowy figure is reported, disappearing through a wall. The ghost may be Sophia, wife of Andrew, Lord Rutherford, who passed away here.

The Japanese Kyoto Friendship Garden is so zen-like that many locals have never heard of it and appears in a few guidebooks. It is, however, well worth a visit. The garden was created to celebrate the twinning of Edinburgh and the prefecture of Kyoto in Japan and was opened in 2002. Its official name is the lovely ‘Castle Garden to Water and Beyond. With bamboo shelters, breath-taking views over Cramond Island to the Firth of Forth, avenues of blossom trees, and calming water features, it’s no surprise that it is rated one of the top three Japanese gardens in Britain.

In about 1593 Sir Archibald Napier of Merchiston built a new tower house for his son, also named Archibald. The house was built to a traditional L-plan, with a circular stair tower and angle turrets. The house was extended in 1827 with a range in Jacobean style to blend with the older building. The architect was William Burn, one of the most influential early 19th century architects in Scotland and the man responsible for many of the finest Scottish Baronial style country houses in Scotland.

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Lauriston Castle, Japanese Kyoto Friendship Garden, and Haunted History – A Mysterious Hidden Gem in Edinburgh are all worth checking out if you’re visiting Edinburgh. Lauriston Castle is a beautiful historic castle that is a great place to visit for a picturesque walk. Japanese Kyoto Friendship Garden is a peaceful garden full of beautiful cherry trees and beautiful Japanese architecture. Haunted History – A Mysterious Hidden Gem is full of spooky history and stories that will make you feel uneasy. This is a great place to visit if you’re looking for a hidden gem in Edinburgh!
In this video, we’re exploring Lauriston Castle, Japanese Kyoto Friendship Garden, and Haunted History – a mysterious hidden gem in Edinburgh.

Lauriston Castle is a beautiful old castle located in Edinburgh, Scotland. It’s home to the Japanese Kyoto Friendship Garden, which features a beautiful garden and waterfall garden, as well as a stone lantern dedicated to the friendship between Japan and Scotland.

If you’re looking for a fun and mysterious hidden gem in Edinburgh, be sure to check out Lauriston Castle, Japanese Kyoto Friendship Garden, and Haunted History!
In this video, we’re going to explore Lauriston Castle, the Japanese Kyoto Friendship Garden, and the haunted history of Lauriston Castle in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Lauriston Castle is a mysterious hidden gem that’s worth a visit if you’re in Edinburgh. The Japanese Kyoto Friendship Garden is a beautiful garden filled with cherry blossom trees and impressive koi fish ponds. And if that’s not enough, the haunted history of Lauriston Castle is sure to thrill you!