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A view of a grand drawing room, dressed in the Georgian style. The carpet is a blue pattern. A long sofa stands against the wall, as do individual chairs. A fireplace is at the far end, with a large framed portrait of a woman above. A chandelier hangs in the centre of the room.
Edinburgh & The Lothians

The Georgian House

About this place

An Edinburgh New Town house restored to reflect the lives of those who lived and worked here in the late 18th and early 19th century.

  • Wander through some of the most prestigious streets and postcodes in Edinburgh, admiring the distinct architecture of the New Town.
  • Explore the grand, ornately decorated family rooms, where the Lamont family would have entertained guests surrounded by the works of renowned Scottish artists Allan Ramsay, Henry Raeburn and Alexander Nasmyth.
  • Don’t miss our special 2024 exhibition – Ramsay & Edinburgh Fashion – which brings together Allan Ramsay’s portraits of women from the National Trust for Scotland’s collection.
  • Discover the lives of the servants who lived and worked ‘below stairs’ to support the lavish lifestyle of the family upstairs.
  • View the unique collection of 18th-century household items, from the everyday to the curious.

The story of the Georgian House is the epitome of late 18th-century attitudes and ideologies towards wealth and class. In the late 1700s, this grand townhouse was at the heart of Edinburgh’s New Town development. The house was designed by acclaimed Scottish architect Robert Adam and was a true statement of luxury in an era of enlightenment – for those who could afford it.

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Today's Opening Hours

House and gift shop
10.00–17.00 (last admission 16.00)
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Entry prices

Adult
£12.50
Concession
£10.00
Family
£35.00
One adult family
£22.50
Child (under 5s free)
£7.50
Young Scot
£1.00
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Membership

At all Trust places, admission is free for members.

Join from £5.20 / month

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Accreditations and awards

  • Scottish Tourist Board five-star visitor attraction award
  • Green Tourism Gold Award

Did you know?

Between the dining room and the bedchamber you’ll find the ‘necessary passage’: a small space housing an 1805 portable flush toilet, as there was no bathroom in the house during the Georgian period.

Venue hire

The Georgian House is the perfect venue for beautiful weddings, corporate events, and private parties.

Venue hire

Accessibility

Find out more about getting around the Georgian House before your visit.

Accessibility guide

School visits

We welcome school visits at the Georgian House and there’s lots of fascinating history to discover!

School visits