Cannonball House
A 17th-century Edinburgh town house on the Royal Mile, famous for a cannonball embedded in its western wall with a debated origin.

📜 17th-century town house on Edinburgh's Royal Mile, protected as a Category A listed building.
🔍 Named for a cannonball embedded in its western wall.

Why Go

🏰 Located immediately adjacent to Edinburgh Castle🍽️ Currently houses a restaurant🚶 Easy to view from Castle Wynd Steps📜 Learn about its debated history as a siege relic or water supply marker

Why Avoid

⚠️ Area can be congested with tourists💤 Cannonball is somewhat camouflaged amongst stonework

TipsLook for the cannonball from the top of the steps of Castle Wynd North.

Last updated 28 days ago

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