Mellerstain House
Things to do in Scottish Borders
in Scotland
Description: Superb Georgian House by William and Robert Adam with exquisite plaster ceilings, beautiful period furniture, and a marvellous art collection.
It is the home of the Earl and Countess of Haddington.
Ownership:
Private - The Mellerstain Trust
Situation � OS ref: NT 647390
How to get there:
By car: Turn left off the A6089 Kelso to Gordon road, 6 miles north west of Kelso. Signposted.
By public transport: Regular, if spasmodic, bus service from Kelso to Galashiels via Mellerstain.
Seasonal opening details (2009):
Easter � 4days (10th to 13th April)
then:
May, June and September open Sundays, Wednesdays and Bank Holiday Mondays
July and August - Open Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
October - Open Sundays only.
Opening Hours:
12.30pm to 5pm, last admission 4.15pm.
Gardens/Tea Room 11.30am to 5pm
(House and Gardens open for booked parties at any time)
Facilities:
Restaurant/ shop
Admission:
House & Gardens - Adult �7, Child �3.50, under 12's Free.
Gardens only - Adult �4, Child �2.
Contact:
Tel: 01573 410225
Attached attractions:
Gardens with attractive parterres, parkland and lake.
Additional info:
VisitScotland 4 star Historic House
Web link:
Mellerstain
Places to stay nearby:
Kelso
Local towns and villages:
- Smailholm
- Kelso
Mellerstain House,
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