Dalmeny House
Dalmeny House | ||
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OS grid reference NT168780 | | |
Built | 1817 | |
Built for | Archibald Primrose, 4th Earl of Rosebery | |
Architect | William Wilkins | |
Architectural style(s) | Tudor Gothic Revival | |
Listed Building – Category A | ||
Designated | 22 February 1971 | |
Reference no. | LB82 | |
Criteria | Work of Art Historical Architectural Scenic Nature Conservation | |
Designated | 1 July 1987 | |
Reference no. | GDL00130 | |
Dalmeny House (pronounced /dælˈmɛni/ dal-MENI) is a Gothic revival mansion located in an estate close to Dalmeny on the Firth of Forth, in the north-west of Edinburgh, Scotland. It was designed by William Wilkins, and completed in 1817.[1] Dalmeny House is the home of the Earl and Countess of Rosebery. The house was the first in Scotland to be built in the Tudor Revival style.[1] It provided more comfortable accommodation than the former ancestral residence, Barnbougle Castle, which still stands close by. Dalmeny today remains a private house, although it is open to the public during the summer months. The house is protected as a category A listed building,[2] while the grounds are included in the Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes in Scotland.[3]
History
In the 13th century, the estate was the property of the Mowbray family, who built Barnbougle Castle. In 1402 Sir John Mowbray of Barnbougle, Laird of Dalmeny, was knighted by Sir Thomas Erskine at the battle of Homildon Hill.[4]
The estate was acquired in 1662 by
The house was visited in 1927 by Queen Mary, and her daughter Mary, the Princess Royal.
Interiors
In contrast to the exterior, most of the principal rooms are in the
Estate
The house stands in a large wooded park and enjoys views across the Firth of Forth. A public path runs along the shore, from Queensferry in the west, to Cramond in the east, although a passenger ferry across the River Almond that used to connect the path to the village of Cramond has not operated since 2000.[5] There is still a traditional agricultural estate of tenanted farms.
Public opening
The house is open to the public for guided tours only. Some of the rooms are available to hire for corporate and private events.
Filming
The house was used as a filming location for the fictional castle of 'Dun Dunbar' in the 2021 film A Castle for Christmas.[6][7]
References
- ^ a b c d "Dalmeny House". Gazetteer for Scotland. Retrieved 6 October 2008.
- ^ a b Historic Environment Scotland. "Dalmeny House, including Terrace, Garden Walls, Railings, Gates and Gatepiers (Category A Listed Building) (LB82)". Retrieved 25 March 2019.
- ^ a b c Historic Environment Scotland. "Dalmeny (GDL00130)". Retrieved 25 March 2019.
- ^ HMC Report on the Manuscripts of Earls of Mar and Kellie, vol. 2 (London, 1930), p. 15.
- ^ Hazel Mollison (26 September 2008). "'Chain ferry' floated as way to restore historic island link". Edinburgh Evening News. Retrieved 6 October 2008.
- ^ "Scots react to new Netflix Christmas film shot in Edinburgh". Edinburgh Live. December 2021. Retrieved 5 December 2021.
- ^ "The Set Of Netflix's 'A Castle For Christmas' Has A Surprising Twist. Everything you *want* to know about the filming location". Marie Claire. 3 December 2021. Retrieved 5 December 2021.