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| Manderston
- is the supreme
country house of Edwardian Scotland; the swan-song of its era.
A house on which no expense was
spared with opulent staterooms, the only silver-staircase in the
world and extensive "downstairs" domestic
quarters.
It stands in 56 acres of formal
gardens, with magnificent stables and stunning marble dairy.
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Open Days
Thursday and Sunday from 7th May
to 27th September 2009 and also on the Bank Holidays of late May and
August.
The gardens are open from 11.30 am until dusk.
The
house is open from 1.30pm to 5pm. Last entry at 4.15 pm.
Web site: Click
here!
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Thirlestane Castle
- At Lauder has its
origins in the 13th century.
It was rebuilt as the Maitland family
home in 1590 and as the seat of the Earls and Duke of
Lauderdale, the Castle has held a central role in the history of
Scotland.
Now famous for the Scottish
Championship Horse Trials, an equestrian weekend held in August each
year in the
Castle grounds.
A single charge will cover both the Horse Trials and
Castle admission. Just 31.2 miles from St.Abbs.
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Open - 2009
15th April to 28th June Sunday, Wednesday and Thursdays
and Bank Holidays, July and August every day
except Fridays and Saturdays. September - Sundays, Wednesdays and
Thursdays
Closed October to April
Web site: Click
here!
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| Mellerstain
- Is set in beautiful
parkland and the house was designed by
William Adam and completed by his son, Robert.
The collection of paintings including
works by Van Dyck, Gainsborough, Ramsay, Aitken and Nasmyth.
The Italian-styled terraced garden looks over a beautifully wooded
lake to the Cheviot Hills.
Just 14 miles from St.Abbs.
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Open Daily - 11.30am -
5.30pm.
May to September - Sundays, Wednesdays & Bank Holidays
July
& August - Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays
October
- Sundays only.
Web site: Click
here!
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