Gilmerton Cove

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Hidden under the sleepy suburban streets of Edinburgh lies the Gilmerton Cove, a sequence of chambers and underground passageways carved by hand out of sandstone. Nobody is really sure why they were built, or even when, but there’s been plenty of speculation. Were they used by a cult or a coven, smugglers or a secret drinking club? Take a tour and see what you think when you visit Gilmerton Cove.

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General information

opening hours

From October to March there are tours at 12 noon on weekdays and at 12 noon and 2 pm on weekends. From April to September there are tours at 11 am, 12 noon, 2 pm, and 3 pm on weekdays and at 12 noon, 2 pm, and 3 pm on weekends. Tours are available by appointment only.

tickets

The tour costs £7.50 for adults, £6.50 for students or visitors aged 60 and over, and £4 for children aged between 5 and 16. A family ticket is available for 2 adults and 2 children for £20.

address

16 Drum Street
Edinburgh
EH17 8QH, UK

how to get there

You can take bus numbers 3 or 29 from the city center. The journey takes about 30 minutes.

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