An Essential Scottish
Home of the Dundas Family for over 400 years, this magnificent mansion house set in acres of beautiful policies (parkland) is located just 11 miles from Edinburgh.
We invite you to visit Arniston and admire the intricate stucco work and portraits by contemporary Scottish artists such as Sir Henry Raeburn and Alexander Nasmyth. Birthplace to Henry Viscount Melville and two Lord Presidents of the Court of Session, a visit to Arniston will make for a truly memorable experience.
Dundases of Arniston
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
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