What is recorded here
Castle Street has always dealt in edges. Some rooms held private conversations, some held ale, and the boundary between them shifted with the people inside. The houses still stand where that traffic flowed, preserving the shape of a street that refused to choose one purpose.
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Edinburgh, 16, 18, 20 Castle Street as Flat (18th Century), House (18th Century), Public House (period Unknown). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
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Thomas Guthrie MemorialMemorial · 111 yd
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Panorama from the Castle, Edinburgh - 1 of 4Castle, fort or tower · 241 yd
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The Parish Church of St CuthbertHeritage attraction · 263 yd
St Cuthbert's Church and the CastleCastle, fort or tower · 294 yd
Scottish National War MemorialVisitor information · 440 yd