Please note: This house does not offer free entry to Historic House members.
For alternative options please see other opening options.
Overview
Marchmont is an imposing ‘Grade A’ listed ‘Palladian’ mansion built in 1750 by the 3rd Earl of Marchmont.
The house is thought to have been built to a design by William Adam, which was enacted by Thomas Gibson.
Set in a designed landscaped at the heart of the Marchmont Estate, which comprises some 5,500 acres, the interior is arguably one of the finest in Scotland. The house retains many of its original features including magnificent George II period plasterwork by Thomas Clayton, the pre-eminent plasterer of the time.
Major changes were made between 1914 and 1917, when the eminent Scottish architect Sir Robert Lorimer was commissioned to enlarge the house.
The present owners have just completed a sensitive five-year restoration. Their brief was to create a splendid but comfortable ‘home’; one that incorporated the very latest in 21st Century ‘creature comforts’ whilst preserving its historically significant features.
Opening
Marchmont offer monthly guided tours (2-2.5 hour duration) publicised via our newsletter and on social media (Facebook and Twitter).
Group tours are available by arrangement.
Find us
Marchmont lies 3 miles to the east of the village of Greenlaw (off the A697), 19 miles west of Berwick-upon-Tweed, and 40 miles south east of Edinburgh.
- Offers bike storage
Parking
Car park on site
- Free
Admission
£15 for guided tour
£10 for students and TD10 postcode residents
Accessibility
- Wheelchair ramps/routes
- Accessible toilets
- Guide dogs welcome
- Accessible parking
Group Visits
Groups are welcome and refreshments are provided.
Please contact Oliver Burge to book:
01202 820300
Please check the website for further information, admission times and details for our special events
Visit websiteOpening
Marchmont offer monthly guided tours (2-2.5 hour duration) publicised via our newsletter and on social media (Facebook and Twitter).
Group tours are available by arrangement.
Find us
Marchmont lies 3 miles to the east of the village of Greenlaw (off the A697), 19 miles west of Berwick-upon-Tweed, and 40 miles south east of Edinburgh.
- Offers bike storage
Parking
Car park on site
- Free
Admission
£15 for guided tour
£10 for students and TD10 postcode residents
Accessibility
- Wheelchair ramps/routes
- Accessible toilets
- Guide dogs welcome
- Accessible parking
Group Visits
Groups are welcome and refreshments are provided.
Please contact Oliver Burge to book:
01202 820300
Other opening
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Marchmont wins Historic Houses/Sotheby's Restoration Award 2018
Marchmont House in Berwickshire is this year's winner of the Historic Houses/Sotheby's Restoration Award.