Ratho

Ratho is a village in the City of Edinburgh council area, Scotland.

The Union Canal brings a distinctive waterside character to Ratho’s historic village centre. Traditional buildings and nearby countryside make it an appealing stop for discovering Edinburgh’s rural western surroundings.

Places to explore nearby

• Lauriston Castle: A historic house and gardens overlooking the Forth.
• Forth Bridge: The iconic railway bridge across the Firth of Forth.
• Georgian House Edinburgh: Historic interiors illustrating life in Edinburgh’s New Town.