Riddle's Court, a real historic jewel within the city, was originally a 16th century merchant house. It can be found in the heart of Edinburgh’s glorious Old Town only a 5 minute walk up from Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station. For those arriving by plane, both trams and buses will deposit you outside the railway station.
UPDATE - MAY 2020
Our team is able to offer heritage tours of Riddle's Court and an external social history trail based on the initiatives and innovations of Patrick Geddes. All tours will include social distancing measures and will comply with current Scottish Government advice on public gatherings.
Tours at PGC
Building Tour at Riddle's Court
Tours at PGC
Walking Tour with the Patrick Geddes Centre
Tour Testimonials
Thank you - a really interesting tour, bringing out all sorts of details we would never have noticed and explaining the history in a very engaging way. Thank you!
Participant
So interesting... lots of small personal details within broad historical sweep. Great value. Perfectly paced. Thank you!
Patricipant
I'd just like to thank you for providing us with such a wonderful tour. Your enthusiasm for the building and knowledge of the history of both past and present came across very well.
Participant
Location
Patrick Geddes Centre
Accessibility
Even though Riddle’s Court is a historic building there is good wheelchair access from the main Royal Mile entrance but to avoid the steep curbs directly outside, please exit your car or taxi at the Royal Mile/Upper Bow roundabout. Lifts are available to all floors and accessible toilets are located on the ground floor. Guide dogs and assistance dogs are permitted.
We welcome carers accompanying visitors with disabilities.