Georgian House
Address: 7 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh, EH2 4DR
The Georgian House is a historic Edinburgh townhouse. It was built in 1796 by James Craig, a young architect who won a competition to design the area. John Lamont (18th Chief of the Lamont Clan) purchased the house and lived there with his family until 1815. Thereafter a series of rich families owned it. Until 1966, when it became the property of the National Trust for Scotland.
In 1973-75 the National Trust for Scotland restored and furnished the property to represent a typical New Town house at the turn of the 19th century, known as the later Georgian period. It has been open to the public as an attraction ever since. There are 5 floors to explore, and although there is no guided tour, visitors can walk around the house at their leisure, speaking to the volunteer guides in each room.
5 things to do at Georgian House
- Explore the grandest reception rooms, private family rooms and servants area in the basement. There are knowledgeable guides in each room, on hand to answer questions and give information.
- Find out more about life in the house by watching the short film ‘Living in a Grand Design’ and browsing the touch-screens.
- Children can take an activity guide, containing information, quizzes and things to discover. There is also a Children’s Activity Room where they can dress up in replica Georgian costumes, handle replica objects, write with quill pens and more.
- Visit the small gift shop in the basement, selling books and gifts.
- Look out for the various events on throughout the year, including Living History costumed tours and seasonal activities.
