House of the Binns
As we move out of the coronavirus lockdown, we’re pleased to be able to welcome back visitors to our outdoor spaces. Some of our buildings (historic buildings, visitor facilities, cafés and shops) remain closed. There are no toilet facilities at House of the Binns. We urge people to follow Scottish government advice to carefully observe social distancing.
Admire the magnificent plaster ceilings from 1630, commissioned for the visit of King Charles I to Scotland in 1633.
A rich collection of family portraits, furniture and porcelain reveal the lives and interests of the family through the centuries.
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.
Today’s Opening Hours
- House
- Closed
- Estate
- Open all day; gates closed at 19.30
Entry prices
- Adult
- £10.50
- Family
- £24.50
- One adult family
- £18.00
- Concession
- £7.50
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A peacock walks around the grounds in front of the House of the Binns
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Beautiful furniture, paintings and artefacts adorn a room in the House of the Binns
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The Binns Tower stands on top of a hill by the House of the Binns
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Snowdrops cover the woodlands of the House of the Binns
About this place
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.
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