Penicuik House, Country house in Midlothian, Scotland.
Penicuik House is a Palladian mansion in Midlothian, Scotland, with a symmetrical stone facade featuring a central portico with grand columns and large windows. The estate also includes outbuildings and grounds that extend around the main structure.
The estate came under John Clerk's control in 1646 and was later transformed by Sir James Clerk who built the present house between 1761 and 1769. A fire in 1899 prompted the conversion of the adjacent Georgian stable block into a new residence for the family.
The house once displayed ceiling paintings by Alexander Runciman showing scenes from Scottish mythology and the life of Saint Margaret. These artworks reflected the family's appreciation for Scottish culture and history.
The house sits in a rural setting and can be reached via local roads from Penicuik town. Visiting on clear days allows better appreciation of the stone facade and architectural details.
A dovecote on the grounds replicates Arthur's O'on, an ancient Roman temple that once stood near Stenhousemuir before its demolition in 1743. This small copy preserves the memory of a lost archaeological site.
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