Hill of Tarvit Mansionhouse & Garden

This fascinating mansion house, built in 1906, reflects the period 1870 - 1920 when Scotland was the industrial workshop of the world. The house was designed by Sir Robert Lorimer as a showcase for a collection of Flemish tapestries, Chinese porcelain and bronzes, French and English furniture, paintings by Raeburn, Ramsay and eminent Dutch artists, all acquired by a Dundee 'jute baron'.

Although built as a treasure house, the intimate scale gives Hill of Tarvit all the warmth of a family home. The beautiful gardens are perfect for a leisurely stroll, while the more energetic can tackle the walk up to Hill of Tarvit viewpoint.

Additional Information:

  • Regular exhibitions of local artists work
  • Explanatory text in French, German, Italian, Spanish
  • Ramp at front door for wheelchairs; disabled toilets; wheelchair available
  • Scented border with braille captions
  • Tearoom, picnic site
  • Shop
  • Waymarked walks, woodland walks, dog walk
  • Events
  • Parking

     

    Opening Times
    (2007 times)
    House:
    31st March to 31st May:
    Thursday to Monday 1.00pm - 5.00pm.

    1st June to 31st August:
    Daily 1.00pm - 5.00pm.

    1st to 30th September:
    Thursday to Monday 1.00pm - 5.00pm.

    Tearoom and Shop: Open at 12.00pm.Estate open all year Daily 9.30am to sunset.

    Admission Charges
    (2007 prices)
    House & garden: Adult £8.00; Concession £5.00; adult group £4.00; Family (2 adults + up to 4 children) £20.00; Family (1 adult + up to 4 children) £16.00.

    Directions
    Off A916, 2 miles south of Cupar.
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    Hill of Tarvit Mansionhouse & Garden Postcode for SatNav: KY15 5PB

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