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A private castle to hire in Edinburgh. 15th century tower, modern facilities, spectacular views, open fire. Weekly/short stays. Dog friendly.
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15th century tower house with modern facilities. Enjoy spectacular views across the city. Entertain in the Great Hall with its open fire. Sleep in your own medieval fortress. Help to conserve a unique piece of history. Dog friendly, with walking, running & mountain biking trails straight out of our gate.

2 bedrooms, full of character with breathtaking views of Edinburgh. Liberton Tower with its

breathtaking panoramic views of Edinburgh is situated just 2.5 miles from the city centre. The Tower has been painstakingly restored to a high modern standard whilst still maintaining the historic, rustic feel of a 15th-century castle. It comprises two floors and a cellar. The Tower is accessed from an outer wooden staircase which occupies the position of the original drawbridge. This leads directly into the Great Hall living/dining room area on the first floor which is furnished in a lavish style with wall hangings and oak furniture. A log fire and under-floor heating create an inviting atmosphere in this spectacular room, with oak beams, refectory table, tapestry wall hangings, rugs on the flagstone floor. From this room, a descending stone staircase leads to the kitchen which has a vaulted ceiling with an original iron grail. A spacious bathroom (with bath and over-bath shower) is also found on the same level. Another staircase from the Great Hall leads to the master bedroom with a king-sized four-poster bed. The twin bedroom has two single beds and a small WC. There is a sink in the room too. From this bedroom a ladder provides access to the stone-parapet with splendid views of Edinburgh as well as Arthur's Seat and the Salisbury Crags. Please note: Each of the bedrooms are accessed by very steep staircases (one spiral). Details

Sleeps 4
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom,
1 Separate Toilet
Parking
Garden
Barbecue
Pets welcome
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Towels provided
Linens provided
Accept Credit Cards
Bookable online

Liberton Tower is owned by Castles of Scotland Preservation Trust. The Trust was established to promote and encourage the protection and preservation of Scotland’s rich architectural heritage and to restore or conserve where possible. Although the Trust operates as a company, it is a charitable organisation registered in Scotland whose directors and secretary give freely of their time and expertise in the running of the Trust. Liberton Tower is the Trust’s first completed project. It has received great acclaim from many sources including the coveted Europa Nostra Award.

22/09/2020

Liberton Tower is absolutely perfect for those of you who love the outdoors! With acres of farmland, a golf course and stables on your doorstep, it's never been easier to escape the city life. And we're dog friendly too! 🐶

15/09/2020

Liberton Tower is a bit of a maze when you first step in, but exploring it is just part of the fun of it! If you're a fan of history and finding quirky nooks in a Medieval Tower House, then this is the holiday for you! Visit the following link to book a stay now! https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/37274827

01/09/2020

Liberton Tower is located on the south side of Edinburgh, with stunning panoramic views over the city and beyond. 🏙️ There is ample parking and 1.75 acres of open rough grass available for grazing, formerly named the Sergeant’s Lands. A good selection of shops are within easy reach, and the city centre is only 15 minutes away by car. The Tower is also located near the Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill, which offer beautiful views and green paths to wander around at your leisure. 🌳

18/08/2020

Liberton Tower has been painstakingly restored to a high modern standard whilst still preserving the ancient rustic feel of a 15th century castle. While a roaring fire is atmospheric and warms the soul, we have underfloor heating to warm your feet as well! 🔥 The modern ground floor is home to a wonderfully equipped kitchen; the perfect place to prepare a meal after exploring all the hidden staircases and wide open fields outside! 🍽️

04/08/2020

Liberton Tower is thought to have been built in the latter half of the 15th century - the family connected with the building of the tower was the Dalmahoys, and a carved panel on the south wall shows their crest emblem, an arm and sword. ⚔️ The tower was abandoned as a domestic habitation in the early 1600s, and it was used as a farm store, byre and piggery right up until the 1990s. It was soon restored back to its former glory as accommodation, and was taken over by Scottish Historic Buildings Trust in 2019. This Medieval Tower House is atmospheric to say the least - four poster bed and a parapet with a view? Yes please!

13/05/2020

Wow, what a fantastic day and beautiful view! ☀️ So happy to see our four-legged friends enjoying their exercise - we love seeing your pictures and videos of Liberton Tower! 😊

29/04/2020

We have been so overwhelmend by the amazing work that the is doing across the country and to say we are offering the opportunity for an NHS worker to win a week's stay Liberton Tower, inspired by the fantastic initiative of The Hayloft Devon. which is being championed by Dinky Media To join in, all you need to do is tag an 'NHS worker who you feel deserves to win a break for up to 4 people at our wonderful medieval castle once this is all over on our Instagram account. Feel free to nominate yourself!

23/03/2020

In February 2020, David Pringle, a Scot now living in Adelaide, Australia, discovered a 1902 painting of Liberton Tower in a Glasgow online auction. Painted by Edinburgh landscape artist James Kinnear (1870-1917), it depicts a bucolic scene with cattle grazing in the sun, with Liberton Tower and Arthur’s Seat in the background. David subsequently contacted Scottish Historic Buildings Trust to let us know that he had purchased this painting at auction, and that he would like to gift it to the Trust. This beautiful and generous donation is now hanging in the Great Hall at Liberton Tower for all of our guests to enjoy.

27/02/2020

18/02/2020

Need a break from the ordinary? Our historic C15th castle is available for holidays! Explore further: libertontower.com

18/02/2020

Liberton Tower originally had a drawbridge; the reason for the Tower’s stark appearance is that it was intended very much as a defensible structure - Medieval / Early Modern Scotland was not always the safest of places. This was enhanced by the fact that originally the exterior staircase was set apart from the Tower and connected by a drawbridge, which could be raised in case of attack. By the nineteenth century, when the earliest detailed images of the Tower were created, the staircase had long since been removed. The arrangement was only realised during the 1997 restoration, when the draw hole, through which the drawbridge could be operated, was discovered above the main door. The external stairs (but sadly not the drawbridge) were subsequently reinstated.

18/02/2020

DYK: Famous former residents of Liberton Tower include William Little (1525–1601), who was resident in the late 1500s. Little was twice Lord Provost of Edinburgh, a founder of the University of Edinburgh and one of the first major benefactors to the Edinburgh University Library. His mausoleum is in Greyfriars Kirkyard.

William Little's brother Clement, a legal advocate, died in 1580 and William carried out the terms of his will, which donated his collection of 276 legal volumes ‘for the beginning of ane library’. Most of these are still in the Library’s collection today. The University was founded in 1582 – one text argues that this donation helped prompt its founding! (Gotta put those books somewhere!)

For more information on the book donation:
https://www.ed.ac.uk/information-services/library-museum-gallery/crc/collections/rare-books-manuscripts/rare-books-directory-section/clement-litill

13/02/2020

Coming into town for the rugby? Why not book your own "castle" for the weekend! Free parking and convenient for Murrayfield.

31/01/2020

Planning a romantic weekend away for Valentine's Day but need inspiration? Our historic 15th century tower house on the outskirts of Edinburgh is available! Enjoy a four-poster bed, panoramic views of the city and countryside from the rooftop, and you can even bring your dog!

Book now at www.libertontower.com

20/01/2020

The talented medieval reenactor & reconstruction castle artist Andrew Spratt has created this fantastic vision of Liberton Tower as it might have looked several centuries ago:

https://twitter.com/andrewsp2009

13/12/2019

Coming soon: Outlander Conference Glasgow!

UofG will host the first major international academic conference of its kind from 2nd-6th June 2020. Author of the Outlander novels Diana Gabaldon will headline a packed programme of events designed to debate, discuss and celebrate all aspects of the Outlander phenomenon.

The teaser trailer features Outlander TV series fight choreographers the The Clanranald Trust for Scotland, and UofG Celtic and Gaelic Lecturer
Gillebrìde MacMillan who played Gwyllyn the Bard in the first series of Outlander. The trailer is also set in the grounds of the University of Glasgow, itself used as a setting for Harvard University in the Outlander TV series.

You can find out more about the conference here👉www.OutlanderConferenceGlasgow.com

23/10/2019

Liberton Tower is delighted to be dog friendly, so don't leave your furry friends at home! There are beautiful walking trails right from our gate, which can also be used for mountain biking.

08/10/2019

We've updated our prices! If you've been dreaming of a holiday in a private castle overlooking Edinburgh, now's your chance!

http://libertontower.com/

04/09/2019

13/08/2019

13/08/2019

Interior and exterior views of our 15th century tower. We are a dog-friendly property and there are excellent trails for walking, running and mountain biking just outside our gate. For more information visit www.libertontower.com

13/08/2019

A dog's ability to find the warmest, sunniest spot in the house is innate. This doggo is enjoying the sunshine on our front door step at the top of the wooden stairs.

09/08/2019

Address

Liberton Tower Lane
Edinburgh
EH166TQ

Website

http://www.libertontower.com/

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