Photo: Arniston House by Kevin Rae, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
About this place
Arniston House is a Category A listed country house in Midlothian, Scotland, designed by William Adam and begun in 1726.
The final section was completed in 1753 by John Adam after his father's death, giving the house a building history that spans nearly three decades.
Category A is the highest tier of listed building protection in Scotland, reflecting national-level architectural and historic significance.
The Arniston estate itself has older roots than the present house.
The property is a member of Historic Houses, and access is available through that organisation.
Read more on WikipediaHistory
The present house was designed by William Adam for Robert Dundas, with construction beginning in 1726. After William Adam's death, his son John Adam completed the final western section in 1753, giving the building a history that spans nearly three decades. The Arniston estate itself has older roots than the current house. Category A listing reflects the property's architectural and historic significance at a national level.
Architecture
The mansion is a Palladian design by William Adam, the prominent Scottish architect who worked in the early eighteenth century. It is considered a significant example of his country house work in Scotland.
Worth knowing
Guided tours at Arniston are led by members of the Dundas family themselves, which is relatively uncommon among houses of this scale and age.
Gardens & grounds
The grounds and gardens are open to visitors on public tour days and form a notable part of a visit to the estate.
Plan your visit
Nearest station: Gorebridge Rail Station (1.8 miles)
Guided tours available May to September; private group tours available year-round by arrangement. Check official website for current dates.
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Within 5 miles of Arniston House there are 1 historic properties, including 1 castle.
Within 10 miles of Arniston House there are 14 historic properties, including 3 castles, 3 historic houses and 2 churchs, across Historic Environment Scotland, Historic Houses and National Trust for Scotland sites.
Within 20 miles of Arniston House there are 43 historic properties, including 15 historic houses, 7 historic sites and 6 castles, across Historic Environment Scotland, Historic Houses and National Trust for Scotland sites.
Facts
A Category A listed Scottish country house whose construction began in 1726 under William Adam and was completed by his son John Adam in 1753, making it one of the more significant Georgian country houses in Midlothian.
- Type
- historic house
- Location
- Midlothian, Scotland
- Visit duration
- Allow just over an hour for a guided tour.
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