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Historic Houses in Scotland (M-P)
An
A-Z Gazetteer of country houses, stately homes and palaces
Many
Scottish homes are named castles. The term castle may refer to
a defensive structure that was adapted for domestic purposes by
later generations. The historic houses in this section are a mixture
of those that started as castles and those built only for domestic
purposes. They are, on the whole, occupied today or habitable.
If you can't find a favorite place here, try looking under Ruined
Castles, Towerhouses and Palaces. It is best to check opening
times with the local TIC or the establishment itself before visiting,
as visiting times can change without notice. If you'd like to stay in a Scottish castle, see our Castle Hotels in Scotland page.
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Manderston
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Sumptuous Edwardian mansion home of Lord and Lady Palmer, built by Scottish architect, John Kinross. Life "upstairs" and "downstairs" on display. Designed in the manner of Robert Adams. Plasterwork ceilings and wall panels, urns, inlaid marble floors, columns, silk and velvet wall hangings, curtains woven with gold or silver threads. Splendid cantilevered marble staircase with silver-plated balustrade and brass top rail. The stables, thought to be the finest in the world, feature teak and tiled troughs and marbled panels. The house contains the largest private collection of Blue John (a rare semi-precious stone found only one place in the world - Derbyshire). The estate's huge gates are gilded. Formal and woodland gardens. Dairy with marble from seven countries.
Duns,
Borders,
Scotland,
TD11 3PP
Attraction Type:
Historic House
Location: 2 m (3 km) E Duns, off A6105
Website: Manderston
Email: palmer@manderston.co.uk
Phone: 01361 883 450
Fax: 01361 882 010
Historic Houses Association
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OS NT811552
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Mount Stuart
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Ancestral home of Marquesses of Bute. High Victorian Gothic house built of deep red Corsehill sandstone with four storey central block. 60ft. (18 metres) high central hall with marble columns and stained glass windows. First house to contain a heated pool and first in Scotland to be lit by electricity. Architectural detail in carved decoration, vaulted ceilings. Chapel lined in white Carrara marble. Outstanding collection of 18th century portraits, clocks, furniture. 300 acres of beautiful woodland, arboretum and gardens.
Rothesay,
Isle of Bute,
Strathclyde,
Scotland,
PA20 9LR
Attraction Type:
Historic House
Location: 5 ½ m (9 km) S Rothesay, Pierhead
Website: Mount Stuart
Email: contactus@mountstuart.com
Phone: 01700 503 877
Fax: 01700 505 313
Historic Houses Association
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OS NS108594
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Palace of Holyrood House
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The Queen's official residence in Scotland, set in beautiful grounds. Historic tower apartments of Mary, Queen of Scots where her secretary, David Rizzio, was murdered. Lavish State Apartments with decorative plasterwork ceilings (10 years in completion), carved woodwork, tapestries and canvases. Grand staircase. Works of art from the Royal Collection. On the grounds are the ruins of Holyrood Abbey.
Canongate,
Edinburgh,
Lothian,
Scotland,
EH8 8DX
Attraction Type:
Historic House
Location: at the end of the Royal Mile
Website: Palace of Holyrood House
Email: holyrood@royalcollection.org.uk
Phone: 0131 556 5100
Fax: 020 7930 9625
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OS NT268 739
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