The Georgian House (National Trust for Scotland)

Edinburgh

The Georgian House, a grand New Town house in Charlotte Square, was designed by celebrated classical architect Robert Adam in 1790. Three floors have been authentically restored and furnished to reflect the luxurious lifestyle of the first owners, the Lamont family, who moved in in 1796. See also the fabulous kitchen and servant’s room in the basement.

Self-guided tours with information sheets and a guide in each room. An opportunity to explore what life would have been like in Edinburgh’s New Town in the late 18th and early 19th century. Three floors of the house have been authentically restored to reflect the lifestyle of the first residents, the Lamont family, and their servants.

16-minute film “Living in a Grand Design” dramatizes a ‘Day in the Life’ of those who lived in the house in the late 18th – early 19th century.

Visit our special exhibition Ramsay and Edinburgh Fashion

Living Heritage should reflect people’s lives today so based on our recent research we will have information available about LGBTQ+ history at this time, women’s history and black history. We use different items in our collection to interpret these histories from a different perspective.

Pre-book via our Eventbrite page. Entry will be every 20 minutes. Please pick a time slot. If you miss your time slot then entry cannot be guaranteed. 

Facilities

• WC
• Hearing Loop
• Not Accessible
• Events For Children

Additional Access Information

We have limited access for wheelchair users – there are six stone stairs into the building, and stairs up to the first and second floors and down to the basement. We do not have a lift. Please contact us before booking if you require further information.