Mellerstain House

The 7th Earl and his Red Coat…or lack of it.
Thomas, (the eldest son of Rachel and Charles Lord Binning), became the 7th Earl of Haddington in November 1735. He features in paintings throughout Mellerstain House.
With so many portraits and people adorning the walls of Mellerstain our guides have a special way of remembering who’s who. Here’s the secret for the 7th Earl, his red coat – in every portrait except one he’s wearing a red coat.
... As depicted here (image 1) in a portrait with his brothers by Nasmyth in the Inner Hall. Thomas is on the right in the red coat.
In the only portrait where he’s not wearing a red coat he’s wearing a dog! You can see him as a young boy on the left of this portrait (image 2) in the Music Room.
And now you know why Thomas, the 7th Earl of Haddington in his red coat is nicknamed “Santa” by our guides at Mellerstain!
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With the house in lockdown we’ll be sharing a closer look at Mellerstain’s art, architecture and stories in the coming weeks. Starting with the beautiful ceiling in the Library, still in its original colours of 1773.
The circular painting in the centre of the ceiling is Minerva – Roman Goddess of Wisdom – flanked by smaller paintings of ‘Teaching’ and ‘Learning’, all by Antonio Zucchi. Zucchi was living in Edinburgh where he had a studio at the time.
The motif Teaching fea...tures a scroll with the word Suadere, which translates as ‘To persuade or induce’.
Zucchi later married artist Angelica Kauffman, a founding member of the Royal Academy of Arts in 1768.
The motif Teaching features a scroll with the word Suadere, which translates as ‘To persuade or induce’.
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Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation Mellerstain House & Gardens and the Borders Sculpture Park will remain closed until further notice.
We hope our visitors, suppliers and partners are all safe during this time. Further information regarding re-opening will be posted once details are known.

We are recruiting for a Seasonal Gardens and Grounds Person 2020 (Part-Time). If you would like to find out more about working in the beautiful gardens and grounds of Mellerstain House & Gardens please contact us for further information: enquiries@mellerstain.com. www.mellerstain.com/house-and-gardens

Coming this Saturday and Sunday - rare Private Views of the art and architecture of Mellerstain House as part of this year’s Borders Art Fair. You can book your tickets now at www.mellerstain.com/BAF.
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We can’t wait for the 2020 Borders Art Fair. Come and join us at Mellerstain House & Gardens for a rare Private View of the art and architecture of Mellerstain House as part of this year’s event.
Lord Haddington will host Private Views on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 March 2020 as part of the Borders Art Fair, welcoming visitors who will then be taken on a tour by one of the attraction’s friendly and knowledgeable guides.
The historic property is considered a Robert Adam-design...ed architectural masterpiece and is home to an impressive collection of art illustrating the history of Mellerstain and the Baillie and Haddington families.
The collection includes paintings by Van Dyck, Gainsborough, Nicolaes Maes, Allan Ramsay and other Old Masters, as well as marble busts by French sculptor Roubiliac, and beautiful pieces of furniture, china, rugs, wallpaper and embroidery.
Tickets can be booked at www.mellerstain.com/BAF.
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We're looking for enthusiastic, customer-focused seasonal staff for our Courtyard Cafe. If you are interested please get in touch at enquiries@mellerstain.com for further information.

We're looking forward to welcoming these special tours back to Mellerstain on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 March. Find out more and book your tickets here: www.mellerstain.com/BAF

Delighted to be involved with the Borders Art Fair 2020 and invite visitors to a rare private view of Mellerstain House.
Our friendly and knowledgeable guides will take you on a fascinating tour of Mellerstain House following a special welcome from the Earl of Haddington.
Taking place on Saturday 14 March and Sunday 5 March, book your tickets here: www.mellerstain.com/BAF

"You never know what doors are going to open up and why they are going to open up. You've got to be ready to walk through them." Lester Holt Last day of the season looking foward to welcoming you.

"Look up."

The view from the Italianate terraces over the lake to the Cheviot Hills is quite enchanting but when you look back from the lawn to the main building designed by Robert Adam, you will see how well the building also complements the designed landscape. This article takes you through the fascinating history behind the spectacular gardens that we enjoy at Mellerstain to this day. https://www.mellerstain.com/round-the-gar den

From Melrose to Melbourne, our visitors come from near and far and in your own words, here is what some of you thought of your visit this year.
A huge thanks to everyone and we hope you are able to join us this last weekend of the season.
https://www.mellerstain.com/from-melrose- to-melbourne

A portrait of the Baillies. https://www.mellerstain.com/a-portrait-of -the-baillies-of-m…

"Welcome."

‘I flew 3,000 miles and drove hundreds of miles to visit Mellerstain and here I am standing in the Library of this prestigious house flabbergasted that I should be greeted by an American!’ Much laughter ensued. https://www.mellerstain.com/from-the-grea t-lakes-to-our-gre…

We close at the end of September for the season. So why not explore this weekend?

Make the most of the unexpected sun in a glorious autumnal setting.