Welcome to Monteviot

"Welcome to Monteviot, my family home, and the official home of the Marquis of Lothian and the Kerr family. Unlike many other historic homes Monteviot is not a sort of museum or art gallery but a living breathing family residence surrounded by much loved gardens. My family are very fortunate to live amongst wonderful works of art and furniture collected over the generations including my own. I hope that through this website you might in some way also be able to enjoy them all." - Lord Lothian

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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House Opening 2020

10th September 2019 / Event

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 […]
Janusz Piotrowicz – Chopin Recital

6th December 2018 / Events

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.
Stay at Monteviot Stables West!

1st April 2018 / News

We are pleased to be able to offer a beautiful four bedroom house for short stays. Please visit Crabtree & Crabtree for further details!
Winter Garden 2017

17th February 2018 / News

Visitors enjoyed the Winter Garden in all its glory, with silver barked trees bordering a meandering path set against reds and yellows.
Autumn Colour Week 2017

10th September 2017 / Events

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.