Abbortsford
Abbortsford, Melrose,
Ettrick, Scotland TD69BQ
Tel: 01896 752043
Sir
Walter Scott, the 19th century novelist, purchased Cartley Hall Farmhouse on
the banks of the Tweed in 1812. Together with his family and servants, he
moved into the farm, which he renamed Abbotsford. Visitors will see his
study, library, drawing room, entrance hall and armories and the dining room
overlooking the Tweed where Sir Walter died on 21st September 1832. There
are also extensive gardens and grounds.
Not suitable for children under 5 years.
Abbott House
Maygate,
Dunfermline, Fife,
Scotland KY12 7NE
Tel 01383 733266
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Old Buittle Tower
Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway,
Scotland DG7 1PA
Tel: 01556 612607
16th century
Lairds Tower House with displays of arms
and armour plus mounted displays of 16th century
Border Reivers and hussars on open days.
Clackmannan
Tower
Clackmannan Council, Room
28, Lime Tree House, Castle Street, Alloa
Tel 01259 213131
Remains of 14th century Tower House, built by the descendants of King Robert
the Bruce on King's Seat Hill.
Duff House
Banff,
Banffshire, Scotland
AB45 3SX
Tel 01261
818181
Duff House is the premier outstation of the National Galleries of Scotland
and houses a collection of fine paintings and furniture.
Situated on the west bank of the River Deveron between Banff and Macduff
overlooking the Moray Firth.
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Hill of Tarvit Mansion
House and Garden
Ceres,
by Cupar, Fife,
Scotland KY15 5PB
Tel 01334 653127
Splendid Edwardian
Mansion virtually rebuilt by Sir Robert Lorimer for jute merchant.
Chippendale style furniture, Dutch paintings, pictures by Raeburn & Ramsay.
Restored Edwardian laundry.
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Hopetoun House
South Queensferry,
Edinburgh, West Lothian,
Scotland EH30 9SL
Tel: 0131
331 2451
Email dayvisits@hopetounhouse.com
One of
Scotland's finest stately
homes situated in 100 acres of magnificent
parkland, to the west of Edinburgh. Visitors can explore the state
apartments with beautiful 18th century furniture and paintings or enjoy one
of the woodland walks.
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House of
Dun
Brechin Road By Montrose,
Montrose
Tel: 01674 810264
Beautiful Georgian house overlooking Montrose Basin designed and built by
William Adam in 1730. Superb plaster work by Joseph Enzer. Handloom weaving
workshop walled garden, woodland walk, adventure playground. Adults £4.00,
Concessions £3.00, Adult Groups £3.20, Child School Group £1.00. Garden and
grounds only £1 honesty box. Free entry during 2000 for three young people
(18 and under) accompanied by an adult.
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Lennoxlove House
Lennoxlove Estate,
Haddington, East Lothian,
Scotland EH41 4N2
Tel 01620 823 720
A house of great historic interest dating back to before the 14th century.
On show is Mary Queen of Scots death mask, silver casket and sapphire ring,
as well as portraits, furniture and porcelain from the Hamilton Palace
collection.
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Loudoun Hall
Boat Vennel, Ayr,
Ayrshire, Scotland KA7
4HR
Tel: 01292 612488
Comfortable dwelling of James Tait, merchant who traded with Europe, first
recorded in the late 15th Century. Purchased in the 16th Century as the town
house of the Campbell's of Loudoun.
Mellerstain House
Gordon,
Berwickshire TD3 6LG
Tel 01573 410225
Superb Georgian house by William and Robert Adam, exquisite plaster
ceilings, beautiful interior decoration, fine period furniture
and marvelous art collection.
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Mount Stuart House
and Gardens
Mount Stuart,
Isle Of Bute PA20 9LR
Tel: 01700
503877
High quality, Historic
House featuring magnificent Victorian Gothic architecture and design
together with contemporary craftmanship. Surrounded by 300 acres of
woodland grounds and gardens. Easily accessible by
road/rail/ferry (Wemyss Bay or Colintraive)
Guided tours, licensed
restaurant, cafe, shop, audio-visual, adventure play area, scenic picnic
sites. Plan to spend at least a whole day - a definite must to see.
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Paxton House
Berwick Upon Tweed,
Northumberland, TD15 1SZ
Tel: 01289 386291
Adam country house,
largest Chippendale collection in Scotland, 80 acres of gardens and walks,
adventure playground, licensed tea room, children's trails and competitions.
Guided tours.
Re-enactments & live performances.
Traquair House
Innerleithen,
Peebleshire, EH44 6PW
Tel: 01896 830323
he oldest continually
inhabited house in Scotland, Traquair was once a pleasure ground for
Scottish kings in times of peace, then a refuge for catholic priests in
times of terror.
Guided tours for groups
by arrangement. There are woodland walks, childrens adventure playground,
hedged maze. Restaurant facilities available. Craft workshops, brewery
museum and shops brewery museum and shop. Antique shop. Giftshop.
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