Historic Houses in Edinburgh, Glasgow & Southern Scotland

Castlehill, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh  
Edinburgh Castle is famous worldwide as an icon of Scotland. Once the home of kings and queens it is now the country´s premier visitor attraction. It... more

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

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

Thornhill, Dumfries & Galloway  
Drumlanrig Castle, the Dumfriesshire home of the Duke of Buccleuch and Queensberry KT, was built between 1679 and 1691 by William Douglas, 1st Duke of Queensberry.... more

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

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

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

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

Brodick, Isle of Arran, North Ayrshire  
Brodick Castle, the site of this ancient seat of the Dukes of Hamilton which was a fortress even in Viking times. The 13th century fortified tower... more

Fairlie, Largs, North Ayrshire  
Kelburn Castle is the home of the Earls of Glasgow, probably the oldest castle in Scotland to have been continuously inhabited by the same family. The... more

Melrose, Scottish Borders  
Abbotsford is the house built and lived in by the 19th century novelist, Sir Walter Scott, set in the heart of the Scottish Borders. The collections... more

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

Roxburghe Estates Office, Kelso, Scottish Borders  
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... more

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

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

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

Lauder, Scottish Borders  
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... more

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

Maybole, South Ayrshire  
Blairquhan Castle was built for Sir David Hunter Blair, 3rd Baronet in 1821-24 by William Burn. It has all its original Regency furniture and a well-known... more

Maybole, South Ayrshire  
Culzean Castle, converted by Robert Adam from a fortified tower house into an elegant residence for David Kennedy, 10th Earl of Cassillis, between 1777 and 1792.... more