Newhailes
This fine historic house, set in a fascinating designed landscape, is something of a time-capsule.
Newhailes is a 17th-century villa, later significantly added to by the Dalrymple family, who were influential figures of the Scottish Enlightenment.
It is an amazing survival story of early 18th century decorative interiors and collections, as the National Trust for Scotland has conserved and presented what history has left and visitors will see a mellow, rather than immaculately restored, house. It contains a fine collection of paintings and furniture, and much of the original decorative scheme, including Chinese hand-pained wallpaper.
The house is set in an important 18th century designed landscape with woodland walks, open parkland, remains of water-gardens and built features including a shell grotto and classical summerhouse.
A coffee house and shop are located in the visitor centre.
Opening Hours
Estate: open all year, daily, closing at dusk
House: 22 April - 30 September, Thursday to Monday, 12-5pm
Visitor Centre: 22 April - 30 September, Thursday to Monday, 11-5
Visits to house by guided tour, lasting around 75 minutes. Tours start every 30 mins from the visitor centre, from 12 noon. Last tour starts at 4pm.
Please allow 15 minutes prior to tour departure to collect tickets and view introductory film.
Reservation line: (0131) 653 5599. Reservations are not always necessary, though advised for holiday weekends and in order to avoid disappointment.
Contact
The National Trust for Scotland
Newhailes Road
Musselburgh
East Lothian
EH21 6RY
Scotland
Tel: +44 (131) 6535599
Fax: +44 (131) 6535595
E-Mail: information@nts.org.uk
WWW: http://www.nts.org.uk/Property/47/
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