Faside Estate nr Edinburgh

Faside Estate nr Edinburgh Beautiful self catering / Bed & Breakfast at Faside Estate nr Edinburgh. Find out more at www.faside Prefer to stay in the Castle?

In the grounds of the Fa'side Castle there are two self catering holiday properties. Woodside and Gateside and are both within the 17th century converted barn. Both the holiday homes boast stunning views over Edinburgh, the Firth of Forth and over the water to Fife and beyond. The Tower is our B & B accommodation within the original 14th Century part of Faside Castle. Stay in the vaulted room at t

he top of the old tower - perfect for a romantic get-away! The spiral staircase leads up past the old dungeon to a roof top walkway with panoramic views. Tower Vaults has one bedroom and continental breakfast is provided in the room. The location offers the perfect balance between being close to the buzz of Edinburgh yet having a peaceful rural setting amidst rolling countryside with stunning views

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20/05/2026

Photograph from 1925

19/05/2026

Hidden away in a toilet chamber just off the Great Hall is one of the castle’s strangest features… the Laird’s Lug.

Perched above the dungeon, this small opening in the wall allowed the laird to secretly listen to conversations happening below whilst sitting on the loo!

Imagine never knowing who might be hearing your gossip centuries ago

Even the castle toilet had a purpose beyond what you’d expect!

It’s little details like this that make old Scottish castles so fascinating — every corner has a story to tell.

16/05/2026

THEN ➡️ NOW

Hard to believe this is the same castle.
The first image shows it before restoration — weathered, abandoned, and close to being lost to time.

In the late 1970s / early 1980s, it was lovingly restored and brought back to life. Today it stands proud once again, full of character, history, and beauty.

A reminder that with vision, patience, and care, even the most forgotten places can become extraordinary again. ✨🏰

THEN ➡️ NOWHard to believe this is the same castle.The first image shows it before restoration — weathered, abandoned, a...
16/05/2026

THEN ➡️ NOW

Hard to believe this is the same castle.
The first image shows it before restoration — weathered, abandoned, and close to being lost to time.

In the late 1970s / early 1980s, it was lovingly restored and brought back to life. Today it stands proud once again, full of character, history, and beauty.

A reminder that with vision, patience, and care, even the most forgotten places can become extraordinary again. ✨🏰

08/05/2026

Could watch the flag flying for hours, especially when the sun’s out and the sky is blue! Looking a bit greyer this afternoon!

06/05/2026

Climb past the dungeon (under the glass on the first landing) up to the great hall, the tower suite then the roof. I forgot to count how many stairs there are!

03/05/2026

Faside Castle roof top views

02/05/2026

Jail ✅
Laird’s lug ✅
Wood burning stove ✅
Painted ceiling ✅
Hidden staircase ✅

10/10/2024
28/06/2024

Bit blustery today up on the roof

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