Inverleith House, Category B listed building in Inverleith, Scotland
Inverleith House is a category B listed building located within the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, its large windows framing views of the botanical collections beyond. The structure combines classical architectural design with its current function as an exhibition and arts venue.
Sir James Rocheid commissioned architect David Henderson to build this residence in 1774 as a private country dwelling. The structure gained public significance decades later when it became home to a major art collection in the mid-20th century.
The building hosted Scotland's modern art collection from 1960 to 1984, a role that shaped its identity as an exhibition space. This period remains central to how locals and visitors understand its purpose today.
The building functions as an exhibition space within the Royal Botanic Garden and is open to visitors during the garden's standard hours. You can access it conveniently from the garden's main entrance and explore it alongside the surrounding botanical grounds.
The house was originally built as a private residence but later transformed into one of Scotland's most important venues for displaying contemporary art. This shift reveals how historic structures can take on entirely new purposes while maintaining their architectural character.
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