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Mellerstain House is a stately home in Scottish Borders, and a member of Historic Houses. Read about its history, architecture and gardens, plus how to visit and what's nearby.
About Mellerstain House
Mellerstain House is one of Scotland's finest examples of Adam architecture, located in the Scottish Borders.
The house was built in stages during the eighteenth century, with work by William Adam and his son Robert Adam, whose refined neoclassical style defines the main block and interiors.
It stands as the seat of the Baillie family, whose descendants became Earls of Haddington, and remains a family home occupied by George Baillie-Hamilton, 14th Earl of Haddington.
The house looks out over water to the Cheviot Hills beyond.
Mellerstain is cared for by the Mellerstain Trust, and the house and gardens open to visitors seasonally.
Read more on WikipediaHistory of Mellerstain House
Mellerstain has long been the seat of the Baillie family, whose descendants became Earls of Haddington. The house remains a family home today, currently occupied by George Baillie-Hamilton, 14th Earl of Haddington. The house is Category A listed.
Architecture of Mellerstain House
The house was built in stages during the eighteenth century, with work carried out by both William Adam and his son Robert Adam, whose refined neoclassical style defines the main block and interiors.
Gardens & grounds at Mellerstain House
The gardens and grounds are open to visitors seasonally, set against a hillside with views over water to the Cheviot Hills.
Plan your visit to Mellerstain House
Places to visit near Mellerstain House
Greenknowe Tower
View Greenknowe Tower on heritage mapSmailholm Tower
View Smailholm Tower on heritage mapDryburgh Abbey
View Dryburgh Abbey on heritage mapHistoric places nearby
Within 5 miles of Mellerstain House there are 4 historic properties, including 2 historic houses, across Historic Houses and Historic Environment Scotland sites.
Within 10 miles of Mellerstain House there are 12 historic properties, including 4 historic houses, 2 historic buildings and 2 abbeys, across Historic Houses, Historic Environment Scotland and National Trust for Scotland sites.
Within 20 miles of Mellerstain House there are 27 historic properties, including 9 historic houses, 4 historic buildings and 3 abbeys, across Historic Houses, Historic Environment Scotland and National Trust for Scotland sites.
Facts
A working Adam masterpiece where the same family still lives, looking out at the Cheviots.
- Type
- stately home
- Location
- Scottish Borders, Scotland
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