The Glen

The Glen is a Category A listed country house located near Traquair in the Scottish Borders, representing Scotland's highest level of architectural protection. The property includes several outbuildings such as stables, agricultural structures, and estate cottages that spread across the surrounding land.

A banker from Edinburgh acquired the property in the late 18th century, before his son commissioned a prominent architect to expand the original farmhouse. A new owner in the mid-19th century had another architect redesign the house into the current mansion.

The estate embodies the taste for romantic Scottish architecture that became popular among wealthy industrialists during the Victorian period. These rural retreats offered a countryside escape while hosting social gatherings and sporting activities on their expansive grounds.

The property sits in rolling countryside south of Edinburgh and can be reached by rural roads. The grounds offer walking routes through gardens and fields, though some areas may have uneven terrain.

The industrialist who commissioned the mid-19th century redesign made his fortune manufacturing bleaching powder. The property later served as a filming location for a well-known British television series about country life.

Location: Scottish Borders

Location: Traquair

Architectural style: Scottish baronial architecture

Website: http://glenhouse.com

GPS coordinates: 55.58600,-3.11522

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:30