Hill of Tarvit Mansionhouse & Garden
- Telephone 0844 493 2185
- Website www.nts.org.uk/Property/…
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Hill of Tarvit is one of Scotland’s finest Edwardian mansionhouses, replete with a splendid collection of antiques, furniture, Chinese porcelain and superb paintings by Sir Henry Raeburn, Allan Ramsay and eminent Dutch artists.
The original 17th-century Wemyss House was remodelled in 1906 by Sir Robert Lorimer for wealthy jute manufacturer Frederick Sharp to showcase his outstanding collection of French, Chippendale-style and locally influenced furniture, porcelain and art accumulated by several generations of the prosperous Sharp family.
Surrounding Hill of Tarvit are some 113 hectares (279 acres) of gardens, woods, open heath and parkland to explore. Robert Lorimer also designed the landscaped gardens, with formal lawns, yew hedging, flowering borders and a sunken rose garden.
One of the property’s major attractions is the original 9-hole hickory club golf course, which is now completely restored, giving golfers a rare opportunity to turn back the clock and enjoy the game as it was played in Edwardian times.
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There are 2 events at this location
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Hill of Tarvit Plant Sale and Autumn Fair Open Day
Garden opening.
Sun 6 Oct
0844 493 2185
Marie Curie Cancer Care Walk Ten
An evening walk among beautiful surroundings, followed by a picnic, entertainment and fireworks to mark the beginning of the next Marie Curie nursing shift.
Sat 3 Aug
£10 (£20 on the night); minimum sponsorship £50; children free / 0844 493 2185
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