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NewhailesFurnished Historic House

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About this property
Newhailes is a fine late 17th-century house with impressive 18th-century additions and interiors, set in a fascinating 18th-century designed landscape. Bought in the early 1700s by Sir David Dalrymple, of the Scots legal and political dynasty, the most remarkable addition was the library, which played host to many famous figures of the Scottish Enlightenment. Much of the original decoration and furnishing has survived intact, though worn, retaining the mellowness of its interiors rather than being an immaculate restored dwelling.

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The house was prominent in the Scottish Enlightenment and Dr Johnson described its library as ‘the most learned room in Europe’

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Opening times

Estate: all year, daily, car park closing at dusk.

Visitor Centre, Shop and Cafe: 22 Apr to 30 Sep, Thur-Mon 11-5.
House: 22 Apr to 30 Sep, Thurs-Mon 12-5
Tours last approx 1¼ hours, starting every 30 mins from Visitor Centre. First tour departs 12 noon; last tour departs 4pm. 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.

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