Newliston
By mansion standards small but perfectly formed, Robert Adam's last country house.
Kirkliston, West Lothian, EH29 9EB
Newliston is one of Robert Adam’s last and smallest country houses with an 18th-century designed landscape including rhododendrons, azaleas and water features.
An inventory of chattels not on public display can be inspected and such chattels can be viewed by request when the house is open to the public.
Newliston is a small but elegant country house designed by Robert Adam, located in Kirkliston, West Lothian, EH29 9EB. It features an 18th-century designed landscape with rhododendrons, azaleas, and water features. Visitors can also inspect an inventory of chattels not on public display, and these items can be viewed upon request when the house is open to the public.
Opening Times
In 2026, Newliston will be open from 6th May to 7th June, on Wednesdays through Sundays, from 2pm to 6pm. Please note that as Newliston is currently for sale, opening times may be subject to change.
Admission
- Historic Houses members can visit for free.
- General admission is £5, with all proceeds going to charity.
Group Visits
Newliston welcomes group visits. To book a group visit, please contact Caroline Maclachlan at [email protected].
Getting Here
Newliston is located 9 miles west of Edinburgh and 5 miles south of Queensferry Crossing, off the B800 between Newbridge and Kirkliston.
Historic Houses members visit for free.
£5 all proceeds to charity
Newliston welcomes groups, if you would like to book a visit please contact Caroline Maclachlan on [email protected].
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