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Governor's House, Edinburgh Castle

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Governor's House, Edinburgh Castle — house in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.

Governor's House, Edinburgh Castle, historic houses in Central Scotland

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Edinburgh Waverley · 0.8 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Governor's House, Edinburgh Castle is a historic house in the United Kingdom — typically a country seat, manor, or town house with notable architecture or history. Heritage designation: category A listed building. Part of Edinburgh Castle. Wikidata describes it as: "house in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.9487°, -3.2012°.

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Place summary

Governor's House is a historic house located within Edinburgh Castle in central Scotland, postcode EH1. This building is designated as a category A listed building, indicating its national significance and architectural importance.

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Coordinates
55.9487, -3.2012
Postcode
EH1 2NG
Parliamentary constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
Nearest railway station
Edinburgh Waverley — 0.8 km
Opening
Apr-Sep: Mo-Su 09:45-17:45; Oct-Mar: Mo-Su 09:45-16:45
Official site
www.nms.ac.uk

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Governor's House, Edinburgh Castle?
Governor's House, Edinburgh Castle is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH1 2NG).
Is Governor's House, Edinburgh Castle a listed building?
Governor's House, Edinburgh Castle is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
How do I get to Governor's House, Edinburgh Castle?
The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH1 2NG.