Gilmerton Cove is a series of underground passageways and chambers hand-carved from sandstone located beneath the streets of Gilmerton, an ex-mining village, now a southeastern suburb of Edinburgh, Scotland.
A five-year collaborative project between Gilmerton Heritage Trust and The City of Edinburgh Council allowed the newly restored Cove to open in 2003 as an educational resource for the community as well as a place to visit.
There are many theories about the origins of the Cove and its purpose. It is known that it was the 18th century residence of local blacksmith, George Paterson. The parish records show that he was reprimanded for allowing alcohol to be consumed within the Cove on the sabbath.: 102 It is not known whether Paterson was responsible for carving the Cove.
Mon - Sun: 10 am - 4 pm
Booking in advance is necessary. Unsuitable for children under 5 and hardly accessible on wheelchair.
Adult: £7.50
Concession: £6.50
Child (5-16): £4
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Address 16 Drum Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Coordinates 55°54'20.142" N -3°7'59.2" E