Craigmillar Castle
5 people recommendvia r/Edinburgh5 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Visitors recommend Craigmillar Castle, and one visitor says they prefer it to Edinburgh Castle. A few say it is off the usual tourist route, and another feels it holds its own against the central sights despite being further out.
Address
Craigmillar Castle, Craigmillar Castle Rd, Edinburgh EH16 4SY, United Kingdom
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Duvet_Capeman in r/Edinburgh · Aug 2026
Suggests it as a south Edinburgh spot people often miss.
- Recommendsu/doesanyonelse in r/Edinburgh · Jul 2026crowds
Thinks Craigmillar Castle is superior to the city's main castle and is glad tourists largely miss it.
- Recommendsu/Shatthemovies in r/Edinburgh · Jan 2024uniqueness
Recommends Craigmillar Castle as an addition to a short trip off the usual route.
- Recommendsu/CanteenRaconteur in r/Edinburgh · Jan 2024
Recommends Craigmillar Castle as the alternative to the main castle.
- Recommendsu/Maleficent_Sun_9155 in r/Edinburgh · Jan 2024
Describes it as lovely and comparably engaging to the big central sights, though further out.
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Details last checked 3 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.