Lauriston Castle
Lauriston Castle is located in Edinburgh, Scotland. The castle tower house was built in the 16thcentury, with the Jacobean extensions added in the 19thcentury. In 1902, wealthy cabinetmaker, William Reid purchased the castle and installed modern plumbing and electricity. He and his wife began collecting fine art and furniture for their home. Lauriston Castle overlooks the Firth of Forth, which is an estuary of several Scottish rivers. The castle boasts Edwardian interiors with Derbyshire Blue John carpets, mosaics, Italian furniture, engravings, and Oriental carpets. The exterior has a Victorian greenhouse, three croquet lawns, and a Japanese garden that was a gift from the prefecture of Kyoto. After Mrs. Reid’s death, and with no heirs, the castle and thirty acres of land were bequeathed to Scotland. The castle became a museum in 1926. Lauriston Castle is open to the public and hosts regular costume performances.
