Historic Houses in Scotland


Included below are Historic houses, such as Abbotsford in Scotland. Our selection of Historic houses feature some unique architecture, unrivalled decor and interiors, many with glorious gardens and grounds.


Abbotsford

Abbotsford

Melrose, Scottish Borders  
The garden and landscape of Abbotsford are the creation of Sir Walter Scott, and were developed from scratch between 1811 and 1825. The landscape composition is... more


Bowhill House & Country Estate

Bowhill House & Country Estate

Bowhill, Selkirk, Scottish Borders  
Bowhill House is the Scottish Borders home of the Duke and Duchess of Buccleuch, dating from 1812, set in magnificent scenery. Outstanding collections of art, silverware,... more


Broughton House & Garden

Broughton House & Garden

12 High Street, Kirkcudbright, Dumfries & Galloway  
Broughton House is an 18th century town house of the Murrays of Broughton and Cally. Bought in 1901 by E A Hornel, renowned artist, and became... more


Callendar House

Callendar House

Callendar Estate, Falkirk  
One of Scotland´s finest country houses, Callender House tells the story of over 600 years of Scottish history and architecture. Costumed staff re-create the daily routines... more


Dalmeny House

Dalmeny House

South Queensferry, West Lothian  
Dalmeny House, one of the first Tudor-revival houses to be built in Scotland, has been the family home of the Earls of Rosebury for over 300... more


The Georgian House

The Georgian House

7 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh  
The Georgian House is part of Robert Adam´s masterpiece of urban design, Charlotte Square. It dates from 1796, when those who could afford it began to... more


Haddo House

Haddo House

Methlick, Ellon, Aberdeenshire  
Haddo House was designed by William Adam for the 2nd Earl of Aberdeen in 1732, but refurbished in the 1880s. The House elegantly blends crisp Georgian... more


The Hill House

The Hill House

Upper Colquhoun Street, Helensburgh, Argyll & Bute  
The Hill House is one of the finest of Charles Rennie Mackintosh´s domestic creations, sitting high above the Clyde commanding fine views of the river estuary.... more


Hill of Tarvit Mansion House

Hill of Tarvit Mansion House

Cupar, Fife  
Hill of Tarvit Mansion House, originally the site of the 17th century Wemyss Hall, was completely remodelled by Robert Lorimer for Frederick Sharp, in 1906. All... more


Hopetoun House

Hopetoun House

South Queensferry, West Lothian  
Hopetoun House `Scotland´s Finest Stately Home´ is situated 12 miles from the centre of Edinburgh and is a splendid example of the work of Scottish architects... more


House of Dun & Montrose Basin Nature Reserve

House of Dun & Montrose Basin Nature Reserve

Montrose, Angus  
House of Dun is a Georgian house, overlooking the Montrose Basin, designed and built by William Adam in 1730 for David Erskine, Lord Dun. The superb... more


House of the Binns

House of the Binns

Linlithgow, West Lothian  
The House of the Binns is the historic home of the Dalyells family, among them General Tam Dalyell who raised the Royal Scots Greys here in... more


Leith Hall

Leith Hall

Huntly, Aberdeenshire  
Leith Hall is a charming and intimate Scottish family home and the oldest parts date back to 1650. The house offers a unique insight into the... more


Lennoxlove

Lennoxlove

Haddington, East Lothian  
Lennoxlove House, dating from the 14th century and home of the Duke of Hamilton is set in 460 acres. Located in East Lothian just 20 miles... more


Manderston

Manderston

Duns, Scottish Borders  
Originally built in 1790s, Manderston was completely rebuilt in the early 1900s by John Kinross, for Sir James Miller. No expense was spared and no detail... more


Mellerstain House

Mellerstain House

Gordon, Scottish Borders  
Mellerstain House is a Georgian house which was begun in 1725 by William Adam and completed several years later by his son Robert, and it is... more


Mount Stuart

Mount Stuart

Isle of Bute, Argyll & Bute  
Mount Stuart features magnificent Victorian Gothic architecture and design together with contemporary craftmanship. Surrounded by 300 acres of glorously maintained grounds and gardens.... more


Newhailes

Newhailes

Newhailes Road, Musselburgh, East Lothian  
Newhailes is a fine late 17th century house with impressive 18th century additions. The house was built in 1686 and bought by Sir David Dalrymple, of... more


Paxton House, Gallery and Country Park

Paxton House, Gallery and Country Park

Berwick-upon-Tweed, Scottish Borders  
Paxton House is one of the finest 18th century Palladian country houses in Britain, built to the design of John Adam with a Regency extension by... more


Pollok House

Pollok House

2060 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow, Glasgow City  
Pollok House is set in the grounds of Pollok Park, home to the Maxwell family for over 600 years. The present house, (c.1750) replaced three earlier... more


Provost Skene´s House

Provost Skene´s House

Guestrow, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire  
Dating from 1545, Provost Skene´s House now houses an attractive series of period room settings, recalling the elegant furnishings of earlier times. Visitors can see an... more


Royal Burgh of Culross

Royal Burgh of Culross

Culross, Fife  
Culross Palace was built for Sir George Bruce between 1597 and 1611 and has original interiors with painted woodwork. On display are 17th and 18th century... more


Traquair House

Traquair House

Innerleithen, Scottish Borders  
Traquair House, originally a castle owned by the Kings of Scotland, later became the home of the Earls of Traquair whose descendants still live there. It... more