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Visits to the House of the Binns are by pre-booked guided tours only between 10am–3pm (closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays). Please see the Events tab to book your tour. The grounds are open daily.
About this place
With spectacular views across the Scottish countryside, the home of the Dalyells boasts 400 years of fascinating family history.
Enjoy a guided tour of the house, filled with rich storytelling and an impressive collection of family portraits, furniture and porcelain that reveals the lives and interests of the family through the centuries.
Admire the magnificent plaster ceilings from 1630, commissioned for the visit of King Charles I to Scotland in 1633.
See the Scottish Renaissance painted wood decoration, a rare survival from the earliest period of the house.
Walk through woodland to the tower on the hill for a wonderful panoramic view of central Scotland.
Set in beautifully landscaped parkland overlooking the River Forth, this fascinating laird’s house near Linlithgow has been the home of the Dalyells for over 400 years. The present house was built in 1612 by Thomas Dalyell, an Edinburgh merchant who made his fortune at the court of King James VI and I in London.
Thomas’s son, General Tam Dalyell, formed the legendary regiment of Royal Scots Greys. There are many mementos of him in the house, as well as colourful legends about his dealings with the devil to discover.
The house contains an interesting collection of family portraits, furniture, porcelain and silver acquired over several generations.
Please note that photography and filming are not permitted inside the House of the Binns but are permitted in the grounds.
Gate Lodge, situated in the grounds of the House of the Binns, is close to the River Forth and offers views over the landscaped parklands. The property is an ideal setting to explore Edinburgh and the Lothians.
In the fourth instalment of ‘Bringing Back the Binns’, discover how the process of packing and storing the painting collection was undertaken by the Collections Care team.
To celebrate House of the Binns reopening this spring, we are sharing a blog about the recent conservation work that has taken place. In this first instalment, the Visitor Services Manager gives an overview of the project.
2025 marks the 400th anniversary of the founding of the Baronets of Nova Scotia, an honour initiated by King James VI & I. We take a look at the Trust’s connections to this title.
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