Lochend Castle | |
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Edinburgh, Scotland | |
Coordinates | 55°57′37″N 3°09′32″W / 55.9603°N 3.159°W |
Type | L-Plan Tower House |
Site information | |
Owner | Edinburgh Council |
Controlled by | Lestalric Family (until 14th Century) Logan Family (until c.1600) |
Open to the public | No |
Site history | |
Built | c.16th Century |
Lochend House, also known as Restalrig Castle [1] and Lochend Castle,[2] is an occupied house, incorporating the remains of a 16th-century L-plan tower house, in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is located in the Lochend area, about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) east of Edinburgh Castle. The house is protected as a category B listed building.[3]