Arniston House, Category A listed country house in Midlothian, Scotland
Arniston House is a symmetrical country residence with classical design featuring grand staircases and ornately decorated rooms built in the 18th century. The estate encompasses extensive parklands and formal gardens that surround the main building.
The house was designed and completed in the early 18th century by a prominent architect following classical principles. The family that built it has resided there since the late 16th century and shaped Scottish legal and political history across multiple generations.
The interiors display portraits and works by Scottish painters such as Ramsay and Raeburn that capture the family's life across generations. These pieces offer visitors a window into Scottish art history and the tastes of wealthy households in the country.
Visitors can join guided tours of the house and also stay overnight in cottages situated on the grounds if wishing to spend more time at the estate. The location is relatively accessible and lies within reach of transport connections to and from central Edinburgh.
The estate stands on land that once belonged to the Knights Templar, connecting the area to a compelling medieval past. In the 1950s the building underwent major restoration work after suffering extensive damage from wood decay.
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