The reconstructed Dawson’s Cotton & Wool Shop, 1766, National Trust for Scotland

Gladstone’s Land

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One of the oldest buildings on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, Gladstone’s Land has been a commercial and social hub for more than 500 years.

The re-created back office of Dawson’s Cotton & Wool Shop, from 1766, National Trust for Scotland
  • The re-created back office of Dawson’s Cotton & Wool Shop, from 1766, National Trust for Scotland
  • The reconstructed Dawson’s Cotton & Wool Shop, 1766, National Trust for Scotland
  • The view down the Royal Mile towards St Giles’ Cathedral, from Gladstone’s Land. The golden gled (kite) marks the entrance., National Trust for Scotland
  • John Riddoch and Margaret Noble’s kitchen from 1632, showing a large hearth and fold-down servant’s bed, National Trust for Scotland
  • Part of the first floor painted ceiling featuring images of exotic fruits and flowers, painted in 1620, National Trust for Scotland

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One of the oldest buildings on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile

Explore our new immersive visitor experience that takes you through three centuries of Gladstone’s Land history. Learn about the fascinating lives of the people who lived and worked in the property. View beautiful, hand-painted ceilings from 1620 – see if you can spot the monkey! Join one of our specialist tours to find out more about specific aspects of Old Town history. Relax in the ground-floor ice cream parlour and coffee shop, which is inspired by the rich trading history of the building. Wander through the streets of Edinburgh following our app-based walking tour to the Georgian House in the New Town.

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