Mellerstain House
Astonishingly beautiful Georgian house designed by William Adam & his son Robert
Northwest of Kelso, on the A6089 to Gordon, is the signpost for Mellerstain House, home of the Earl of Haddington and one of Scotland's great Georgian houses. This 18th-century architectural masterpiece was designed by William Adam and his son Robert and perfectly characterizes the elegant symmetry of the period. The superb exterior is more than matched by the exquisitely ornate interiors.
There is also furniture by Chippendale and Hepplewhite, as well as paintings by Constable, Gainsborough, Veronese and Van Dyck. The formal Italian gardens, laid out in the early 20th century, are equally impressive.
Info: Easter weekend and May-Sep Sun-Mon 1230-1700 (last admission) 1630. £5, £4.50 concession; café/shop 1130-1730. Tel 410225.
Nearby Castles
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Smailholm Tower
Small towerhouse near Kelso -
Floors Castle
Still inhabited home to the Duke of Roxburghe with ten rooms to view including collection of funiture and modern art.
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Paxton House
Lovely Adams Brothers designed house near Kelso. Possibly the finest Palladian mansion in Scotland. -
Marlfield House
1700 mansion in good condition that was a hotel for a while but is now a private house again. The front door lock comes from Robert Adam's Calton Jail and the panelling in the hall from a cunard liner.
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Whiteside Peel
Whiteside Peel or tower is a ruined example of Borders tower near Mellerstain House. You can walk to from the main house but not signposted.
Visitor Attractions
Mellerstain House Cottages and Holiday SelfCatering
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