Opening Times

May – June 2025

We are now closed for the season. Thank you to all who joined us in 2024 and we look forward to welcoming you in 2025.

GROUNDS (Free) will be open 12pm to 5pm each Tuesday and Wednesday in the 2025 season.

We are now closed for the season. Thank you to all who joined us in 2024 and we look forward to welcoming you in 2025.

GUIDED TOURS – Guided tours of the house will begin at 2pm each Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon in the 2025 season.

July to 14th September 2025

We are now closed for the season. Thank you to all who joined us in 2024 and we look forward to welcoming you in 2025.

GROUNDS (Free) will be open 12pm to 5pm each Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday in the 2025 season.

We are now closed for the season. Thank you to all who joined us in 2024 and we look forward to welcoming you in 2025.

GUIDED TOURS  -Guided tours of the house will begin at 2pm each Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday afternoon in the 2025 season.

Buy Tickets

Guided tour tickets will be available to purchase from April 2025

Contact Us

Arniston House & Estate Office

Email[email protected]

Telephone: +44(0)1875 830515

Address:
Arniston House
Gorebridge
Midlothian
EH23 4RY

Vacancies

There are no vacancies at this time

House Guided Tours

Guided tour tickets will be available to purchase from April 2025

2024 Arniston Bonfire Night Fireworks Party
Tickets go on Sale on Saturday, 5th October 2024 on our Eventbrite site

Gates will open at 5:30pm on Tuesday, 5th November with bonfires lit at 6:30pm, 6:45pm and 7pm followed by a spectacular fireworks display at 7:30pm. There will be coffee, cocoa and tea with freshly popped popcorn available in the Orangery and yummy hot food available from our licensed partners Wee Green Events.

Book now

Weddings

We welcome all enquiries for weddings at Arniston.  Please click here for more information.

Group Tours

We are delighted to be taking enquiries for Group Tours, please click here for further information.

Venue Hire for Events

We are delighted to have three large, outdoor spaces to offer for hire for events. Please CLICK HERE to view more information and submit your interest.

Welcome to
Arniston House

Arniston Estate is a 6,000 acre, working estate that is a wonderful example of thriving rural businesses and country lifestyle set within a short commute to the vibrant capital city of Edinburgh. Just 2 miles from the train station or 25 minutes by car, Arniston House offers the perfect blend of a countryside retreat a stone’s throw from the attractions and excitement of Edinburgh.

Arniston has been home to the Dundas family since 1571 and the family still live in the house today. The present owners, the Dundas-Bekker family have been involved in a long programme of restoration work and continue to lovingly reinstate the home that had been ravaged by dry rot in the 1950’s.

One of the most rewarding aspects is the opportunity to share this beautiful home and its history with visitors, taking them on an intriguing, 90-minute tour putting the house into context with not only the family history but Scottish and world events.

The family’s administration of Arniston House and the estate is guided by an unwavering commitment to preserving this remarkable legacy of history, architecture and art. The Arniston House collection contains generations of family portraits and exquisite artworks by artists such as Ramsay, Raeburn and Nasmyth; as well as beautiful period furniture, stunning architecture and stucco work. The grounds, policies and surrounding woodlands offer a peaceful and relaxing space to spend time in throughout the seasons.

With five charming holiday cottages available for year-round accommodation, we can also offer a range of activities for our guests to book on the estate to enhance their experience while staying with us.

Find out more

stay at arniston

weddings

a family home

Welcome to
Arniston House

Arniston Estate is a 6,000 acre, working estate that is a wonderful example of thriving rural businesses and country lifestyle set within a short commute to the exciting and amazing city of Edinburgh. Just 2 miles from the rail station or 25 minutes by car, Arniston House offers the perfect blend of a countryside retreat a stone’s throw from the attractions and excitement of Edinburgh.

With five charming holiday cottages available for year-round accommodation, we can also offer a range of activities for our guests to book on the estate to enhance their experience while staying with us.

Find out more

House Guided Tours

Guided tour tickets will be available to purchase from April 2025

2024 Arniston Bonfire Night Fireworks Party

Tickets go on Sale on Saturday, 5th October 2024 on our Eventbrite site

Gates will open at 5:30pm on Tuesday, 5th November with bonfires lit at 6:30pm, 6:45pm and 7pm followed by a spectacular fireworks display at 7:30pm. There will be coffee, cocoa and tea with freshly popped popcorn available in the Orangery and yummy hot food available from our licensed partners Wee Green Events.

Book now

stay at arniston

weddings

a family home

Opening Times

May – June 2024

Closed for the season

GROUNDS (Free) will be open 12pm to 5pm each Tuesday and Wednesday in the 2024 season.

Closed for the season

GUIDED TOURS – Guided tours of the house will begin at 2pm each Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon in the 2024 season.

July to 15th September 2024

Closed for the season

GROUNDS (Free) will be open 12pm to 5pm each Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday in the 2024 season.

Closed for the season

GUIDED TOURS – Guided tours of the house will begin at 2pm each Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday afternoon in the 2024 season.

Buy Tickets

Guided tour tickets will be available to purchase from April 2025

Contact Us

Arniston House & Estate Office

Email[email protected]

Telephone: +44(0)1875 830515

Address:
Arniston House
Gorebridge
Midlothian
EH23 4RY

Vacancies

There are no vacancies at this time

Weddings

We welcome all enquiries for weddings at Arniston.  Please click here for more information.

Group Tours

We are delighted to be taking enquiries for Group Tours, please click here for further information.

Venue Hire for Events

We are delighted to have three large, outdoor spaces to offer for hire for events. Please CLICK HERE to view more information and submit your interest.

An Arniston Wedding

With a range of wedding packages available for you to chose from, every last detail of your wedding can be customised to meet the exact vision you have for your day. Surrounded by the beauty of the countryside, an experienced Events Team and a timeless charm, you are sure to have the wedding of your dreams when booking an Arniston Wedding.

Find out more

Follow Arniston Estate on social media for up to the minute news about our exciting range of events and unique programme of activities on our estate. Also, don’t forget to tag us in your photos using the hashtag #arnistonestate

Heritage

The land once occupied by the Knights Templar and The Knights of St. John was purchased in 1571 for a second son, James, by George Dundas. Birth place of two Presidents of the Court of Session, Henry Dundas, 1st Viscount Melville and a fond favourite of Sir Walter Scott, Arniston has more than four centuries of family history, heritage and is an integral part of Scottish and World history.

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Arniston House

Gorebridge
Midlothian
EH23 4RY

[email protected]
01875 830 515

Getting here by car

From the south – A7 turn left onto the B6372 road sign posted Penicuik and Temple, Arniston is then the second turning on the right which is about a mile from the A7. From the north – it is the same procedure turning right onto the B6372. Arniston is about 40 minutes from central Edinburgh

Getting here by public transport

By Rail: Gorebridge train station is on the Tweedbank to Edinburgh Waverly line and is just 2 miles from Arniston. It is advisable to pre book a taxi if required.

By Bus: The nearest bus stop to Arniston is just 2 miles from the house. The stop is the last stop on the route called Birkenside. From the A7 follow the brown signs to the house on the B6372.