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The House
Monteviot itself is an ancient site, and Dere Street, the Roman road from York to Newstead at Melrose (Trimontium), runs through the park. The present house of Monteviot began as an early-eighteenth century lodge built by the 1st Marquis of Lothian.
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The Gardens
Welcome to Monteviot House Gardens. These, extending to some thirty acres, surround the House itself, spilling down over lawn and through woodland onto the flood plain of the river Teviot below. The overall Garden comprises a series of differing gardens, designed to provide the visitor with planting interest from April until October.
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Activities
Monteviot being situated in the depths of the Borders offers great opportunities for various activities. It is at the centre of a series of recognised walks both long and short, including Dere Street, St Cuthbert’s Way and marked walks to the Waterloo Monument on Penielheugh behind and above the House.
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Shop
We are delighted to be able to offer you an opportunity to own a set of limited edition Florence Woolward prints. Part of a run of five hundred, each set comes complete with a certificate of authenticity and it’s own individually numbered folder.
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Introducing the Scottish Borders First Winter Light Trail: Monteviot Lights
Prepare to be enchanted as Monteviot House & Gardens unveils its inaugural winter light trail event, Monteviot Lights, illuminating the natural beauty of the Scottish Borders on nine dates between November 30th to December 10th, 2023. This captivating spectacle promises to be a magical experience for families and visitors of all ages.
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Janusz Piotrowicz – Chopin Recital
A Chopin recital not to be missed and benefitting from acclaimed acoustics in The Great Hall at Monteviot House. Tickets include a glass of wine on Thursday 28th March and a buffet with a glass of wine on Friday 29th March.
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Spring update
Garden news, floral interest in the month of May at Monteviot, Rhododendron, Camellia, Magnolia and Skimmia, later spring bulbs including Camassia and drifts of Erythronium Pagoda.
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Winter Colour
March is the month when the garden at Monteviot awakens from its not always peaceful winter slumbers.
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House Opening 2020
Monteviot House will be open to the public Wednesday 1st – Wednesday 29th July (except Mondays). Opening times 12pm – 5pm, last entry 4pm. Coach parties by prior arrangement only. Entry prices: Adult £5, U16 Free. Free Parking and Disabled […]
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Stay at Monteviot Stables West!
We are pleased to be able to offer a beautiful four bedroom house for short stays. Please visit Crabtree & Crabtree for further details!
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Winter Garden 2017
Visitors enjoyed the Winter Garden in all its glory, with silver barked trees bordering a meandering path set against reds and yellows.
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Autumn Colour Week 2017
Autumn Colour Week – 20th-27th October. Enjoy the glory of autumnal colours around the Gardens – the vivid reds of the Acers, against golden, purple and green leaves of the surrounding plants.