 |  |  |  |
| Lauriston Castle (c1590) (2a Cramond Road South) run as a house museum by the City of Edinburgh. Edinburgh, Scotland. Architect: Prob. Archibald Napier. | Main entrance to Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Front entrance & tower house (16thC) at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Relief "Per Mare per Terras", Rutherford coat of arms for the early 19thC owner, above entrance to Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. |
 |  |  |  |
| Relief "Per Mare Per Terras", Rutherford coat of arms for the early 19thC owner, above entrance to Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Exterior wall plaque on tower house at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Exterior wall plaque on tower house at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Turrets & chimney pots on tower house at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. |
 |  |  |  |
| Turret & chimney pots on tower house at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Stone carving above window on tower house at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Extension (19thC) framed by flower garden at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Extension with decorative elements at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. |
 |  |  |  |
| Chimneys on 19thC extension at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Gardens & chimneys at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Back extensions with octagonal room of library at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Back extensions with shrubbery at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. |
 |  |  |  |
| Main entrance staircase at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Main staircase with pleated carpets on wall at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Cane rack & bow front bureau with marquetry in entrance hall at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Urn of Derbyshire Blue John stone, a rare variety of calcium fluorite, in entry hall at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. |
 |  |  |  |
| Delft jars at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Wrought iron radiator hide at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Coat of arms (19thC) in stained glass at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Reception Hall at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. |
 |  |  |  |
| Pietra dura marble table top (c1590) in Reception Hall at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Detail of pietra dura table top fitted with various marbles to form an intricate pattern in Reception Hall at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Image of child in German sailor's garb in Reception Hall at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Derbyshire Blue John stone urn in Reception Hall at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. |
 |  |  |  |
| Detail of Derbyshire Blue John stone urn in Reception Hall at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Collection of stone vases & urns on carved mantle in Reception Hall at Lauriston Castle at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Hanging with Scottish themes in Reception Hall at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Framed needlework portrait in Reception Hall at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. |
 |  |  |  |
| Artwork in Reception Hall at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Portrait over decorative candlesticks & clock in Reception Hall at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Silver basket in Reception Hall at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | View down hallway from Reception Hall at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. |
 |  |  |  |
| Oak Room, William Robert Reid's study, in tower at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Furnishings in Oak Room at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Mr. Reid's writing desk in Oak Room at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Kneehole writing desk & chair in Oak Room at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. |
 |  |  |  |
| Mr. Reid's telephone & collection chest in Oak Room at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Collection cabinet with small drawers (Scottish, 18thC) decorated with marquetry in Oak Room at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Easy chair & foot stool in Oak Room at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Turned stone ware in Oak Room at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. |
 |  |  |  |
| Gateleg table & carved armoire in Oak Room at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Hanging ceiling lamp with fringed shade in Oak Room at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Highly decorative chandelier with fringed lamp shades in Oak Room at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Portraits & other wall decorations in Oak Room at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. |
 |  |  |  |
| Wall decorations hung in Edwardian style in Oak Room at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Portraits & scenic views on wall in Oak Room at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Portraits of William & Margaret Reid & her brother, William Barton, in the Oak Room at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Oak Room at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. |
 |  |  |  |
| Laird's Lug, a secret staircase, traditionally used by the laird for eavesdropping on his guests, at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Edwardian bathroom tub & shower stall at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Edwardian shower valves at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Edwardian tub valves at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. |
 |  |  |  |
| Commode chair in bathroom with flush pull on floor at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Sink in Edwardian bathroom at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Sink & chest of drawers in Edwardian bathroom at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Fine furniture in Edwardian bathroom at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. |
 |  |  |  |
| Shelf clock by Carpenter (London) over porcelain bowl at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Carved armoire in Edwardian bathroom at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Main bedroom, mainly used by Mrs. Reid as day room, at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Ornately carved bedside table in main bedroom at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. |
 |  |  |  |
| Weigh scale in main bedroom at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Inkwell in main bedroom at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Corner sink with running water, replacing traditional basin & pitcher, in main bedroom at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Adamesque style mirror over sink in main bedroom at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. |
 |  |  |  |
| Fireplace in main bedroom at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Adamesque design on fireplace mantle in main bedroom at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Chinese export porcelain vases & jars in main bedroom at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Cheval mirror in main bedroom at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. |
 |  |  |  |
| Sitting or morning room at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Furnishings in sitting room at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Sitting room furnishings at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Fireplace with adamesque mantel in sitting room at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. |
 |  |  |  |
| Display of Blue John stone in sitting room at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | View of Firth of Forth & Cramond Island from sitting room at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Withdrawing room, also used as music room, at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Plaster ceiling in withdrawing room at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. |
 |  |  |  |
| Detail of plaster ceiling in withdrawing room at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Decorative plaster element in withdrawing room at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Seating arrangement in withdrawing room at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Blue John stone items on table in withdrawing room at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. |
 |  |  |  |
| Glass display cabinet with marquetry on front wooden panels in withdrawing room at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Miniature portrait display in withdrawing room at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Piano & ornate, gold framed oval mirror in withdrawing room at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Dining room at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. |
 |  |  |  |
| Two level electric metal chandelier with fringed shades in dining room at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Ornate silver & pressed glass fruit bowl centerpiece in dining room at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Four piece cruet set in dining room at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Place setting in dining room at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. |
 |  |  |  |
| Fireplace in dining room at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Electric plate warmer in dining room at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Chest of drawers with ornate hardware & multi-color marble top in dining room at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Persian pink & blue carpet in dining room at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. |
 |  |  |  |
| Cellarette for cooling wine in dining room at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Side table with cutlery chests & table clock in dining room at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Wall tapestry in dining room at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Wall tapestry with peacocks in dining room at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. |
 |  |  |  |
| Liquor serving set in dining room at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Ornate door carving in dining room at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Dinner gong in dining room at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Charles Penny (Bristol) wall clock with Chinese style decorations at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. |
 |  |  |  |
| Stained glass insets (17thC, Dutch) in hallway windows at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Stained glass insets in hallway windows at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Stained glass, bird-themed, insets in hallway windows at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Stained glass inset of St Christopher crossing river with Jesus on his shoulder framed with insets of birds at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. |
 |  |  |  |
| Stained glass inset (1638) in hallway window at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Collection of silver serving pieces at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Library at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Reversible reading chair in library at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. |
 |  |  |  |
| Reversible reading chair with drawers for glasses, pens & paper in library at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Pen drawer in arm of reversible reading chair in library at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Paper drawer in seat of reversible reading chair in library at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Fireplace & screen in library at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. |
 |  |  |  |
| Ornate mantel clock with mythological theme in library at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Octagonal wooden ceiling in library at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Library alcove at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Hanging lamp with fringed shade in library alcove at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. |
 |  |  |  |
| Book shelves & safe in library at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Portable step stool which folds into a table in library at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Kitchen storage & equipment at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Glass fronted cupboard with pitchers & table ware in kitchen at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. |
 |  |  |  |
| Covered Art Nouveau serving dish in floral pattern in kitchen at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Parkland with view of Firth of Forth at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Gardens at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Pathway to view of Firth of Forth in gardens at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. |
 |  |
|
|
| Monkey puzzle tree at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. | Nasturtiums in garden at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland. |
|
|
