INSIDE the Most Expensive Manor in Scotland | 764 Acres, Cottages, Gardens & An ENTIRE Forest
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SUMMARY
Newliston House and Estate is a magnificent Georgian Mansion designed by Robert Adam, intact with it's entire estate of woodlands, policy parkland, formal gardens, farmland, and outbuildings that predate the mansion.
LOCATION
Newliston is located on Edinburgh’s urban fringe, only 10 miles from the city center, and 4 miles from Edinburgh Airport. Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital city, is renowned for its historic Old Town and famous skyline dominated by Edinburgh Castle, and the classical architecture of its New Town. Known globally as a financial centre and home to a number of highly acclaimed universities, it now attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors a year particularly during the month of August when it plays host to Edinburgh’s International Festival and Fringe, a cultural feast of the arts including music, theatre, film and literature. Situated between the confluence of central Scotland’s motorway road network, quick and easy access to all parts of Scotland could not be easier.
THE MANSION
18,146 SF, 5 Reception rooms, 13 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, and a 3 bedroom self-contained apartment. Grade A listed Robert Adam Mansion. Despite its stately and imposing appearance, the main house exudes the warmth of being a cherished and loved family home.
A HISTORICAL NOTE
The estate was owned by the Dundas family for nearly three centuries, starting with Duncan Dundas of Newliston (Lord Lyon King of Arms), the third son of James the sixth Dundas of Dundas, in the 15th century. In 1669, Elizabeth Dundas, the last Dundas of Newliston, married Sir David Dalrymple. Sir David later became the Earl of Stair. Their son, Field Marshal John Dalrymple, the second Earl of Stair, was a sailor and ambassador who spent much time at Newliston between 1722 and 1742. During this period, he designed the estate’s gardens, water features, and landscaping, drawing inspiration from his time as the French Ambassador and modeling the grounds after Versailles. The design featured sunken fences, canals, ponds, tree avenues, a horseshoe-shaped drive, a ha-ha, a walled garden, and two lodges, all meant to complement a planned mansion by William Adam. Many of the trees planted during this time are still standing. The garden east of the house, featuring a central marble figure of Hercules and tree lined avenues forming a Union Jack (which can still be depicted from above), is said to commemorate their victory at Dettingen. Upon Lord Stair’s death in 1747, the estate was sold to Roger Hog of Cammo, a wealthy banker. He passed the estate to his son, Thomas, in 1789. Thomas and his wife, Lady Mary (Maitland), daughter of the seventh Earl of Lauderdale, resumed the project of building Newliston House with Robert Adam, son of William Adam. Although Robert Adam died in March 1792 before the house was completed, Newliston was thought to be his last country house. The wings of the house, considered in William’s design but missing in Robert’s, were added in 1845, designed by David Bryce to resemble Robert Adam’s work.
I'd like to thank Evelyn Channing, Diane Fleming and Luke French for allowing us to film their listing, as well as the owners of the estate who were so gracious with us as we filmed their home over the course of several days.
I'd like to thank the following professionals, without whom this video could not have been made:
Director: Tommy Lukrich
Videographer: Tommy Lukrich
Videographer: Lewis Geary
Drone Operator: Andy Semple, Itago Media
Drone Operator: Tommy Lukrich
Video Editor: Tommy Lukrich
Photography: Michael Garlick
Disclaimer:
Any representations made in this video are for general informational purposes and do not offer any warranty or contract, and should not be relied on for any due diligence.
00:00 Introduction
01:23 Newliston House Exterior
03:22 Interior Reception Rooms (Ground Floor)
09:49 Interior Bedrooms (First Floor)
13:26 Newliston House Top Floor
17:41 Walled Garden of Newliston
19:55 Back of House & Hercules Garden
22:38 Dovecot and Giant Sequoia
24:17 Coach House & Garden House
26:03 The Forest & Bastion Wall
29:39 Policy Parklands
31:16 Cottages, Fun Facts and the Broxburn
34:24 The East Lodge (and the Ha-Ha)
36:32 Chateau Saint Chartier Castle Video