Special Events and Themed Tours at Lauriston Castle

We don't just do lectures and craft workshops...check out our themed tours and special events, ranging from film screenings to wellbeing sessions, from sketching workshops to magic shows.

 

Places are limited, so book now!

Cherry trees in bloom

Forest Bathing at Lauriston: An Introduction to Mindfulness in Nature and Shinrin Yoku in Lauriston Castle Gardens

Saturday 22 March 2025, 10:00am

Wellbeing Sessions in Lauriston Castle Gardens

New for 2025 Join Dr Eve Hepburn on a relaxing forest bathing journey at Lauriston! Set within 30 acres of stunning woodlands and gardens, Lauriston... Book now More info
Mrs Reid in a long skirt and jacket, wearing a hat and carrying a cane, standing beside a sundial in the garden. Black and white photo

Women of Lauriston

Sunday 23 March 2025, 3:00pm

Lauriston Castle Themed Tours

Join us as we delve into the stories of the incredible women behind the castle's 700-year history. Discover our socialites who attended Queen... Book now More info
An etching of Lauriston from 1775

Lauriston before the Reids

Saturday 12 April 2025, 3:00pm

Lauriston Castle Themed Tours

Join us as we delve into the stories of the incredible women behind the castle's 700-year history. Discover our socialites who attended Queen... Book now More info
A forest of bluebells

Forest Bathing at Lauriston: An Introduction to Mindfulness in Nature and Shinrin Yoku in Lauriston Castle Gardens

Saturday 3 May 2025, 10:00am

Wellbeing Sessions in Lauriston Castle Gardens

New for 2025 Join Dr Eve Hepburn on a relaxing forest bathing journey at Lauriston! Set within 30 acres of stunning woodlands and gardens, Lauriston... Book now More info
Small building in the grounds of Lauriston Castle

Architecture of Lauriston

Saturday 10 May 2025, 3:00pm

Lauriston Castle Themed Tours

It has taken more than 450 years of building and the visions of several people to make Lauriston Castle the unique and original structure it is today... Book now More info
A montage of a ghostly figure, a kitchen table set with crockery and a silhouette of Lauriston Castle

Ghosts! Tales of Terror at Lauriston Castle

Saturday 24 May 2025, 3:00pm

A unique tour of the castle, mixed with tales of terror, ghosts stories, and the bizarre

3pm - 4.30pm Meet at the Castle main doors. Suitable for ages 14+ Come along and see the sights of the castle as never seen before – hear the history... Booking details tbc More info
A watercolour sketch of the exterior of Lauriston Castle

Sketching Nature and Architecture at Lauriston Castle

Wednesday 28 May 2025, 10:00am

Lauriston Castle Special Events

10am - 1pm on Wed 28 May, Thu 19 June, Fri 11 July and Sun 14 September. £35 each session or 2 sessions for £60. Edinburgh’s favourite sketcher makes... Book now More info
A shot of Lauriston through the trees and across the lawn. The bench is in the foreground

Forest Bathing at Lauriston: An Introduction to Mindfulness in Nature and Shinrin Yoku in Lauriston Castle Gardens

Sunday 15 June 2025, 10:00am

Wellbeing Sessions in Lauriston Castle Gardens

New for 2025 Join Dr Eve Hepburn on a relaxing forest bathing journey at Lauriston! Set within 30 acres of stunning woodlands and gardens, Lauriston... Book now More info
Photo of a lady from Edwardian Period

Women of Lauriston

Sunday 15 June 2025, 3:00pm

Lauriston Castle Themed Tours

Join us as we delve into the stories of the incredible women behind the castle's 700-year history. Discover our socialites who attended Queen... Book now More info
A hand holding a clipboard with a pencil sketch of the Castle

Sketching Nature and Architecture at Lauriston Castle

Thursday 19 June 2025, 10:00am

Lauriston Castle Special Events

10am - 1pm on Wed 28 May, Thu 19 June, Fri 11 July and Sun 14 September. £35 each session or 2 sessions for £60. Edinburgh’s favourite sketcher makes... Book now More info
A still from the film Maurice showing James Wilby and Hugh Grant lying in a field

Film Screening of 'Maurice'

Friday 27 June 2025, 7:00pm

Lauriston Castle Special Events

7pm for 7.30pm Based on E.M. Forster's posthumously published novel, the film tells the story of Maurice Hall (James Wilby), and his complex... Book now More info
Death pays us a visit-

Death Pays A Visit!

Saturday 28 June 2025, 3:00pm

A Lauriston Castle Murder Mystery

3pm - 5pm It’s 1913 on a summer’s day, and the Sunday morning after a party thrown by Gerald Oliver, the owner of The Laurels, to celebrate the... Book now More info
A montage of a ghostly figure, a kitchen table set with crockery and a silhouette of Lauriston Castle

Ghosts! Tales of Terror at Lauriston Castle

Sunday 29 June 2025, 3:00pm

A unique tour of the castle, mixed with tales of terror, ghosts stories, and the bizarre

3pm - 4.30pm Meet at the Castle main doors. Suitable for ages 14+ Come along and see the sights of the castle as never seen before – hear the history... Booking details tbc More info
A watercolour sketch of the front of Lauriston Castle with daffodils

Sketching Nature and Architecture at Lauriston Castle

Friday 11 July 2025, 10:00am

Lauriston Castle Special Events

10am - 1pm on Wed 28 May, Thu 19 June, Fri 11 July and Sun 14 September. £35 each session or 2 sessions for £60. Edinburgh’s favourite sketcher makes... Book now More info
Lauriston Castle

Lauriston before the Reids

Sunday 20 July 2025, 3:00pm

Lauriston Castle Themed Tours

The inside of Lauriston today is the vision of William Robert Reid; however, the Castle was around for more than 600 years before he bought and... Book now More info
A montage of a ghostly figure, a kitchen table set with crockery and a silhouette of Lauriston Castle

Ghosts! Tales of Terror at Lauriston Castle

Saturday 26 July 2025, 3:00pm

A unique tour of the castle, mixed with tales of terror, ghosts stories, and the bizarre

3pm - 4.30pm Meet at the Castle main doors. Suitable for ages 14+ Come along and see the sights of the castle as never seen before – hear the history... Booking details tbc More info
A magician in a suit shakes hands with a young boy in the drawing room at Lauriston

The Secret Room at Lauriston Castle

Thursday 7 August 2025, 1:30pm

MagicFest at Lauriston Castle for the Fringe

Enjoy one of the most magical experiences at the Fringe. Thursday 7, Friday 8, Saturday 9, Sunday 10, Tuesday 12, Wednesday 13, Tuesday 19, Wednesday... Booking details tbc More info
A magician deals a pack of cards onto a small grey baize table

The Secret Room at Lauriston Castle

Friday 8 August 2025, 1:30pm

MagicFest at Lauriston Castle for the Fringe

Enjoy one of the most magical experiences at the Fringe. Thursday 7, Friday 8, Saturday 9, Sunday 10, Tuesday 12, Wednesday 13, Tuesday 19, Wednesday... Booking details tbc More info
A magician holds a sign saying GRAVEYARD STOPPED as two participants from the audience look on

The Secret Room at Lauriston Castle

Saturday 9 August 2025, 1:30pm

MagicFest at Lauriston Castle for the Fringe

Enjoy one of the most magical experiences at the Fringe. Thursday 7, Friday 8, Saturday 9, Sunday 10, Tuesday 12, Wednesday 13, Tuesday 19, Wednesday... Booking details tbc More info
A magician holding a pack of cards standing in the library at Lauriston. The walls are covered in books and pictures.

The Secret Room at Lauriston Castle

Sunday 10 August 2025, 1:30pm

MagicFest at Lauriston Castle for the Fringe

Enjoy one of the most magical experiences at the Fringe. Thursday 7, Friday 8, Saturday 9, Sunday 10, Tuesday 12, Wednesday 13, Tuesday 19, Wednesday... Booking details tbc More info
A shot of the audience applauding the magician. The wall in the background is covered in pictures

The Secret Room at Lauriston Castle

Tuesday 12 August 2025, 1:30pm

MagicFest at Lauriston Castle for the Fringe

Enjoy one of the most magical experiences at the Fringe. Thursday 7, Friday 8, Saturday 9, Sunday 10, Tuesday 12, Wednesday 13, Tuesday 19, Wednesday... Booking details tbc More info
A magician cutting cards on a green baize table

The Secret Room at Lauriston Castle

Wednesday 13 August 2025, 1:30pm

MagicFest at Lauriston Castle for the Fringe

Enjoy one of the most magical experiences at the Fringe. Thursday 7, Friday 8, Saturday 9, Sunday 10, Tuesday 12, Wednesday 13, Tuesday 19, Wednesday... Booking details tbc More info
A small waterfall between mossy rocks and green plants

Forest Bathing at Lauriston: An Introduction to Mindfulness in Nature and Shinrin Yoku in Lauriston Castle Gardens

Saturday 16 August 2025, 10:00am

Wellbeing Sessions in Lauriston Castle Gardens

New for 2025 Join Dr Eve Hepburn on a relaxing forest bathing journey at Lauriston! Set within 30 acres of stunning woodlands and gardens, Lauriston... Book now More info
A magician and audience in the library. The audience is applauding.

The Secret Room at Lauriston Castle

Tuesday 19 August 2025, 1:30pm

MagicFest at Lauriston Castle for the Fringe

Enjoy one of the most magical experiences at the Fringe. Thursday 7, Friday 8, Saturday 9, Sunday 10, Tuesday 12, Wednesday 13, Tuesday 19, Wednesday... Booking details tbc More info
A magician holding a pack of cards standing in the library.

The Secret Room at Lauriston Castle

Wednesday 20 August 2025, 1:30pm

MagicFest at Lauriston Castle for the Fringe

Enjoy one of the most magical experiences at the Fringe. Thursday 7, Friday 8, Saturday 9, Sunday 10, Tuesday 12, Wednesday 13, Tuesday 19, Wednesday... Booking details tbc More info
The bridge and stream at Lauriston bordered by autumnal trees

Forest Bathing at Lauriston: An Introduction to Mindfulness in Nature and Shinrin Yoku in Lauriston Castle Gardens

Saturday 6 September 2025, 10:00am

Wellbeing Sessions in Lauriston Castle Gardens

New for 2025 Join Dr Eve Hepburn on a relaxing forest bathing journey at Lauriston! Set within 30 acres of stunning woodlands and gardens, Lauriston... Book now More info
A pile of watercolour sketches

Sketching Nature and Architecture at Lauriston Castle

Sunday 14 September 2025, 10:00am

Lauriston Castle Special Events

10am - 1pm on Wed 28 May, Thu 19 June, Fri 11 July and Sun 14 September. £35 each session or 2 sessions for £60. Edinburgh’s favourite sketcher makes... Book now More info
Lauriston Castle

Architecture of Lauriston

Sunday 14 September 2025, 3:00pm

Lauriston Castle Themed Tours

It has taken more than 450 years of building and the visions of several people to make Lauriston Castle the unique and original structure it is today... Book now More info
A montage of a ghostly figure, a kitchen table set with crockery and a silhouette of Lauriston Castle

Ghosts! Tales of Terror at Lauriston Castle

Saturday 27 September 2025, 3:00pm

A unique tour of the castle, mixed with tales of terror, ghosts stories, and the bizarre

3pm - 4.30pm Meet at the Castle main doors. Suitable for ages 14+ Come along and see the sights of the castle as never seen before – hear the history... Booking details tbc More info
A shot of the exterior of Lauriston across a grassy carpet of autumn leaves

Forest Bathing at Lauriston: An Introduction to Mindfulness in Nature and Shinrin Yoku in Lauriston Castle Gardens

Saturday 4 October 2025, 10:00am

Wellbeing Sessions in Lauriston Castle Gardens

New for 2025 Join Dr Eve Hepburn on a relaxing forest bathing journey at Lauriston! Set within 30 acres of stunning woodlands and gardens, Lauriston... Book now More info
A publicity shot of the cast of Clue in costume

Film Screening of 'Clue'

Friday 31 October 2025, 7:00pm

Lauriston Castle Special Events

7pm for 7.30pm Mr Boddy has been found dead somewhere in the castle on Hallowe'en. You and your team must further investigate. If you can uncover who... Book Now More info