Historic Houses in Scotland
Historic houses in Scotland, such as Abbotsford, are featured underneath. Our selection of Historic houses feature some unique architecture, unrivalled decor and interiors, many with glorious gardens and grounds.
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 outstanding in... more
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
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 his home and studio. The House... more
Callendar House
Callendar Estate, Falkirk
Situated amidst magnificent park and woodland,Callendar House tells stories spanning 600 years of Scottish history. Through wars, rebellions and the industrial revolution,... more
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 years. It houses part of the... more
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 escape the cramped,... more
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 architecture with... more
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. It was... more
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 the rooms have... more
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 Sir William... more
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 plasterwork is by Joseph... more
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 1681. Four of the main rooms have... more
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 east of Edinburgh, accommodation in... more
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 overlooked. The... more
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 the home of the Earl and Countess... more
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... more
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 Robert Reid. The twelve period... more
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 structures and was... more
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
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 furniture,... more
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 is where Alexander I... more























