Haddo House
Unusual for Aberdeenshire in that it is not a castle, Haddo House is proud to be the most homely of the north-east of Scotlands great
houses open to the public.
Designed by William Adam for the 2nd Earl of Aberdeen in 1732, but refurbished in the 1880s, the House elegantly blends crisp Georgian architecture with sumptuous late Victorian interiors by Wright and Mansfield.
Noted for its fine furniture, paintings and antiques, Haddo also boasts a delightful terrace garden with geometric rosebeds and fountain, commemorative trees, a lavish herbaceous border and secluded glades and knolls.
A magnificent avenue of lime trees leads to Haddo Country Park with its lakes, monuments, walks and wildlife.
Throughout the house and grounds, personal portraits, monuments, plaques and memorabilia build up a fascinating account of the Gordon family who have lived at Haddo continuously for over 400 years.
Paintings include works by Pompeo Batoni, William Mosman, Sir Thomas Lawrence and James Giles.
Ecumenical chapel services most Sunday evenings in summer.
Opening Hours
House:
22 April to 30 June, Friday - Monday
1 July to 31 August, daily
1 Sept to 23 October, Friday - Monday
Access to the House is by guided tour only. Tours are available at 11.30am, 1.30pm and 3.30pm. To pre-book your tour, telephone the property or book in person in the NTS shop.
Garden:
All year, daily 9am - sunset.
Grounds:
All year, daily
Contact
Property Manager
Haddo House
Methlick
Ellon
Aberdeenshire
AB41 7EQ
Scotland
Tel: +44 (1651) 851440
Fax: +44 (1651) 851888
E-Mail: haddo@nts.org.uk
WWW: http://www.nts.org.uk
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