Gladstone's Land, now run by the National Trust for Scotland, is a 17th-century merchant's house and worth a visit to get the impression of how confined living conditions were some 400 years ago on the Royal Mile. On the second floor, in the front room that Gladstone added, you can see the original facade with its classical friezes of columns and arches. Here, as well, is the sensitively restored timber ceiling. Across town, the Georgian House is in Charlotte Square, which was designed by the great Robert Adam. This town house is set out and decorated in the manner of the 18th century.
Edinburgh Travel Experiences
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Edinburgh - Day 12
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Halloween in Edinburgh
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Kingdom of Scotland
After the first full day in Edinburgh, it was absolutely clear that in the heats and minds of its citizens, Scotland is a kingdom on to i... Continue reading »
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2 days in Edinburgh
I fell in love with Edinburgh! As we drove in from the airport, all we could see was sandstone buildings, castles and cathedrals, s... Continue reading »
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Edinburgh
The first thing that struck us about Edinburgh is that its just like Dunedin of New Zealand (where we live), only much bigger and better... Continue reading »
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