House of the Binns
The grounds are open, but the house remains closed. Please note that from Saturday 21 November until Friday 11 December the grounds are open to local visitors only due to Tier 4 restrictions. There are no toilet facilities at House of the Binns. Please see the Planning Your Visit section for more information.
Planning your visit
We want you to enjoy your visit to the grounds – your safety is our priority. This means we’ve had to make some changes so that we can keep everyone safe. Please read our Guide on what to expect before you set off.
Since 1944, this grand home has been in the care of the National Trust for Scotland on the proviso that ‘the history, legend and memory of the family’ are preserved and that subsequent generations retain the right to live there.
The house is closed this year but visitors are welcome to explore the extensive landscaped parkland on one of the waymarked trails. Keep an eye out for the sheep, cattle and a peafowl colony of about 30.
No dogs are allowed due to the sheep and lambs.
For more information about planning your visit, please see the drop-down facilities below or our frequently asked questions.
Facilities & access
We have an ongoing programme of accessible content development. Detailed accessibility guides for the most visited Trust places are available on our Accessibility pages as well as links to useful resources.
We’d love you to visit the Euan’s Guide website to review the accessibility of Trust places and tell us (and others) what’s good and where we need to do better.
Disabled parking is available at the main door by arrangement.
Coach parking is available in the car park or by the house.
Parking is available a short distance from the house and is free for members of the National Trust for Scotland.
Outside, there is extensive landscaped parkland to explore, which has sheep, cattle and a peafowl colony of about 20. There are ranger-guided walks and activities as advertised on our Events page.
Walk through the woodland to the tower on the hill for a wonderful panoramic view of central Scotland.
Opening times
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House
Access to the house is by pre-booked guided tour only – please see the Events tab to book online. Private tours for groups are available by appointment only – please email carastewart@nts.org.uk
- Current period1 Jan–31 Dec, closed
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Estate
- Daily, gates closed at 19.30 Current period31 Oct–31 Dec, daily, 9.00–17.00
Entry prices
- Adult
- £10.50
- Family
- £24.50
- One adult family
- £18.00
- Concession
- £7.50