Enjoy free access to centre of the enlightenment

Visitors to the National Trust for Scotland’s Newhailes in Musselburgh will enjoy free access on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 September.

Visitors to the National Trust for Scotland’s Newhailes in Musselburgh will enjoy free access on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 September.

The grand 17th century house, which boasts an impressive library built by Sir David Dalrymple, is celebrating the Heritage Lottery Fund’s ‘Heritage Weekend’.

HLF awarded almost £8 million in funding to the National Trust for Scotland conservation charity in 1996. This enabled the charity to acquire the contents of the property and ensure that Newhailes is properly preserved and protected for future generations.

Director of Commercial Services and Marketing, Henk Berits said:

“As a conservation charity, we depend on funding from a range of bodies to carry out our vital work to preserve some of Scotland’s most beautiful cultural and natural treasures.

“We would like to thank the Heritage Lottery Fund for their support and encourage the public to take this chance to discover the story of Newhailes and its place in Scottish history.”

Newhailes is open from Thursday – Monday from 12 noon until 5pm. Entry usually costs £10 per adult or £25 per family. On Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 September, entry is free. Guided tours take place every 30 minutes, departing from the Visitor Centre. Booking is essential – please call 0844 493 2125.