Craigmillar Castle is one of the best-preserved medieval castles in Scotland.

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Originally a simple tower house from the late 1300s, that grew into a complex of structures and spaces. Building works continued through the 15th and 16th centuries and the west range was rebuilt after 1660. In the 18th century the castle fell into a ruin.

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It was and still is an amazing castle with hidden staircases and hallways and with numerous ways how to get from one part of the castle to the other. The castle has a maze of rooms linked to the hall of the old tower on the first floor. And at the castle entrance there are a pair of old Yew (Taxus baccata), that were planted to create an entrance feature to the castle. These trees are of considerable age and scholars say that they are recognised symbols of everlasting life due to their innate longevity. It is also believed that the trees were planted in honour of Mary, Queen of Scots during her residency in Craigmillar Castle.