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About this property
Discover 300 years of Scottish history through this magnificent and carefully conserved neo-Palladian villa. Newhailes is famed for having some of the finest rococo interiors in Scotland. There are sumptuous decorative details at every turn, from the gilded eagles over the drawing room windows to the exquisite Chinese wallpaper and imposing Italian marble fireplaces.

A major part of the house’s charm is its mellow feel. Newhailes has been allowed to grow old gracefully through a pioneering conservation policy which does ‘as much as is necessary, but as little as possible’ to keep the house in good order without disturbing its ‘untouched’ atmosphere.

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Much of the original decorative scheme has remained intact and has mellowed over the generations, so this house has a very ‘lived in’ feel

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Opening times

Newhailes

Estate: all year, daily, closing at dusk.

House: 29 Mar to 1 Apr, Fri-Mon 12-5; 2 May to 30 Sep, Thur-Mon 12-5.

Shop, Stables Cafe and Visitor Centre 29 Mar to 1 Apr, Fri-Mon 11-5; 6 Apr to 29 Apr, Sat-Mon 11-4; 2 May to 30 Sep, Thur-Mon 11-5; 1 Oct to 31 Oct, Sat/Sun 11-4.

Guided tours only. Tours last approx 1¼ hours, starting every 30 mins from Visitor Centre. First tour departs 12.00; last tour departs 3.30pm. Please allow 15 mins prior to tour departure to collect tickets and view introductory film.

Reservation line: 0844 493 2125. Reservations are not always necessary, though advised for holiday weekends and in order to avoid disappointment.

Tel. 0844 493 2125

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