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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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Autumn Colour Week
Autumn Colour Week – 23rd-30th 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.
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Upcoming Events
Please check back here regularly for details of upcoming events at Monteviot House and in the gardens and surrounding parkland.
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Waterloo 2015 at Penielheugh
A commemoration was held on 28th June 2015 to mark the 200th Anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo. The day was a great success, enjoyed by over 7,000 visitors from the local area and further afield.
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Orchid Show 2014
The Scottish and Northumbrian Orchid Society held an orchid display at Monteviot on 17th August 2014. Visitors had a chance to purchase orchids, and to see the original paintings of Orchids by Florence Woolward. Limited editions of Florence Woolward’s paintings […]
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Winter Garden 2014
Visitors enjoyed the Winter Garden in all its glory, with silver barked trees bordering a meandering path set against reds and yellows.