Edinburgh & The Lothians
House of the Binns
With spectacular views across the Scottish countryside, the home of the Dalyells boasts 400 years of fascinating family history.
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Visits to the House of the Binns are by guided tour only between 10am–3pm (closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays). We recommend pre-booking tours; please see the Events tab to book your tour. The grounds are open daily.
Walks here
Parkland Trail
- Difficulty
- Easy/Moderate, but with some hills
- Time
- 1 1/2 hours
- Distance
- 2 miles / 3km
- Facilities
- Parking / suitable for picnics
Woodland Walk
- Difficulty
- Easy/Moderate, but steep and uneven ground
- Time
- Approximately 30 minutes
- Distance
- 1km
- Facilities
- Parking / suitable for picnics. The walk takes you past the Binns Tower, a prominent local landmark.