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Hill of Tarvit Mansion & Garden

About this place

Work, rest and play ‘above’ and ‘below’ stairs in this Edwardian mansion with its own unique golf course

  • Discover the hidden secrets of the Edwardian mansion and its grounds.
  • View the fabulous Sharp Collection online, including paintings, tapestries and ceramics.
  • Let the good times roll and try your hand at lawn tennis, putting and croquet.
  • Tee off in Twenties style on the only dedicated hickory golf course in the UK.
  • Enjoy a relaxing break in one of the peaceful holiday cottages in the grounds.

Hill of Tarvit was originally known as Wemyss Hall. In 1904, the new owner, Frederick Sharp, commissioned architect Robert Lorimer to transform the 17th-century house into a modern 20th-century mansion to display his amazing collection of fine art, porcelain and many other items. When the Sharp family moved into Hill of Tarvit, they had central heating, electricity and even a telephone system, which can be traced back to 1910 in the telephone directory.

Lorimer also designed the landscaped gardens, with formal lawns, yew hedging, flowering borders and a sunken rose garden. The Sharps then built a 9 hole golf course to fulfil their passion for golf.

Today, Hill of Tarvit is fascinating for the record it preserves of Edwardian life both upstairs and downstairs.

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Today's Opening Hours

Mansion
Closed
Kingarrock Hickory Golf
Closed
Garden and grounds
Dawn–dusk
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Entry prices

Adult
£10.50
Family
£24.50
One adult family
£18.00
Concession
£7.50
Young Scot
£1.00
Car park
£3.00
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Membership

At all Trust places, admission is free for members.

Join from £4.85 / month

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Accreditations and awards

  • 4 Star Visitor Attraction award
  • Green Tourism Silver

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Did you know?

The collection of Chinese porcelain replicates items from the Sung and Han Dynasties, K’ang Hsi, of the 18th century.

Stay for longer

Enjoy the tranquillity of the grounds in one of our beautiful holiday properties.

Holiday accommodation

Shop online

Take a look at our collection of great gift ideas. 100% of our profits go towards protecting Scotland’s heritage.

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Weddings

Hill of Tarvit Mansion is one of the prettiest wedding venues in Scotland.

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