About White Horse Close Historic Coaching Courtyard
Heritage background, architectural provenance & visitor guide
Staging Post of Old Edinburgh
Built in 1623 and rebuilt in the late 17th century, White Horse Close housed the famous White Horse Inn, the primary terminus for stagecoaches running between Edinburgh and London.
Jacobite Headquarters in 1745
During the Jacobite Uprising of 1745, Prince Charles Edward Stuart's Highland officers were quartered within these picturesque stone tenements while the Prince held court at Holyrood Palace.
Key Highlights & Facilities
Verified visitor amenities, accessibility, and distinctive features
Visitor Perspectives
Verified authentic traveler observations
“Undoubtedly the most photogenic close in Edinburgh. The twin stone forestairs and gables transport you straight into 1680.”
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