Custom House

The building has reawakened from its slumber as a store for museum artefacts

One of Leith's most distinctive Georgian buildings.

Custom House, one of Leith's most distinctive Georgian buildings, is now a buzzing creative hub and hireable event space in the heart of the Shore.

It is the oldest custom house in Scotland, now an A-listed Georgian Building. Custom House was designed by Robert Reid in a neo-classical style constructed between 1810-12 with alterations by William Burns in 1825.

The building has reawakened from its slumber as a store for museum artefacts and is evolving from its early life as custom house for ships arriving into Leith.

Join us for an opportunity to hear more about the feasibility study for the building’s restoration from SHBT.

SHBT are a non-profit charity devoted to saving historic buildings at risk and breathing new life into them for the benefit of future generations.

  • Stewards/volunteers at key points
  • Video/audio presentations
  • Children’s activities
  • Visual displays
  • Architectural models
  • Open Art Studios

Booking information:

No advance booking required

Tour information:  

Presentations on the Custom House Project at half hourly slots throughout the day

Dates:

Saturday 24th September

Opening times:

10am - 3pm (last entry 2.45pm)

Address: 

65 Commercial Street

Edinburgh

EH6 6LH

Accessibility: 

  • Routes free from trip hazards 
  • Accessible bathroom
  • Gender neutral toilets
  • Seating

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