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Historic Houses in Scottish Borders

Historic Houses in Scottish Borders, such as Mellerstain House & Gardens and Thirlestane Castle are listed below. The Scottish Borders cover approx 1800 square miles, from the rolling hills and moorlands in the the west to the valleys and agricultural plains of the east. Full of picturesque villages and secluded coves. Fishing, golf, cycling and riding are but a few of the many outdoor activities and pass-times... read more

Mellerstain House & Gardens

Mellerstain House & Gardens, Gordon, Scottish Borders

Gordon

Mellerstain House, one of Scotland's finest stately homes and family residence of the 13th Earl of Haddington ,is a unique example of William and Robert Adam design. With stunning interiors throughout, Mellerstain holds a treasure of paintings,... more

Thirlestane Castle

Thirlestane Castle, Lauder, Scottish Borders

Lauder

Thirlestane Castle is one of the oldest and finest castles in Scotland and holds a uniquely important place in Scottish History. The castle has its origins in the 13th century. It was rebuilt as the Maitland family home in 1590 and greatly enhanced... more

Floors Castle

Floors Castle, Roxburghe Estates Office, Kelso, Scottish Borders

Roxburghe Estates Office, Kelso

Floors Castle, the largest inhabited castle in Scotland, is home to the Duke of Roxburghe. Designed and built by William Adam, it was begun in 1721 and transformed by Playfair in 1849 by adding domes and spires. The interiors are filled with... more

Traquair House

Traquair House, Innerleithen, Scottish Borders

Innerleithen

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 signed a charter over 800 years ago, and the `modern wings´ were completed... more

Abbotsford

Abbotsford, Melrose, Scottish Borders

Melrose

Abbotsford in the Scottish borders is the dramatic creation of Sir Walter Scott and from the deeply impressive baronial grand entrance hall to the glorious formal gardens, it’s a work of fabulous fantasy. Stroll through the armoury stacked with... more

Bowhill House & Country Estate

Bowhill House & Country Estate, Bowhill, Selkirk, Scottish Borders

Bowhill, Selkirk

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, porcelain and French furniture. Historic relics include Monmouth´s saddle and... more

Manderston

Manderston, Duns, Scottish Borders

Duns

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 furniture is French in style and the kitchens have every modern convenience of... more

Paxton House, Gallery and Country Park

Paxton House, Gallery and Country Park, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Scottish Borders

Berwick-upon-Tweed

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 rooms feature Adam interiors, a fine collection of Chippendale and Trotter... more

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Towns in Scottish Borders with Historic House listings:  Berwick-upon-Tweed | Duns | Gordon | Innerleithen | Kelso | Lauder | Melrose | Selkirk