Arniston House |
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Arniston is privately owned by descendants of the Dundas family who purchased the land in 1571. The present mansion house was commenced in 1726 by William Adam and completed by his son John, brother of the famous Robert, in the 1750's. William was commissioned by Robert Dundas who at the time was rising rapidly in his legal career.
The Dundas family became established as landowners in Scotland when they were granted the lands of Dundas near South Queensferry in the 1160's. After the Reformation in 1571 Arniston was acquired for a second son James, by George Dundas, 16th Laird of Dundas estates. James occupied the Tower House from 1600 which stood on the site of the now Mansion House.
The family were to rise to great legal heights in the 18th century. Robert, who organised the Adam commission, eventually became Lord President of the Court of Sessions as did his son also named Robert. Henry Dundas, 1st Viscount Melville was a younger son of Arniston.
Arniston contains portraits of the generations of the family from the 16th century up to the present day, by artists including Ramsay and Raeburn. Also at Arniston are fine examples of Adam architecture, stucco work, furniture and other fascinating contents. The family still own and live in the house. The present owners the Dundas- Bekker family have been involved in a long programme of restoration work.
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Opening Times
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(2009 times)
April, May and June:Guided Tours on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, commencing 2.00pm and 3.30pm. Grounds 12.00pm - 5.00pm. July - 13th September: Guided Tours on Tuesday, Wednesday and Sundays commencing 2.00pm and 3.30pm. Grounds 12.00pm - 5.00pm. Private groups of 10 to 50 people accepted at other times. |
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Admission Charges
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(2009 prices)
Adults £5.00; Concessions £4.00; Children of School Age £2.00; Under five year olds Free.
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Directions
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| From the south - A7 turn left onto the B6372 road sign posted Penicuik and Temple, Arniston is then the second turning on the right which is about a mile from the A7. From the north - as before turning right onto the B6372. |
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Arniston House Postcode for SatNav: EH23 4RY |
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