This exclusive tour offers a more in-depth look at the interior of the house, and provides a personal insight about the objects and artworks in the collection based on almost 8 years at Marchmont and 40+ years in the antiques trade.
Built in 1750 and 'aggrandised in 1917, Marchmont contains some of the finest Georgian and Arts & Crafts interiors in Scotland: a perfect symbiosis of fine craft and design tradition. The house was awarded the 2018 Historic Houses/Sotheby’s Award following a seven-year restoration, which was described by the jury as "stunning".
The Curator's Tour will be preceded by tea and home-made cakes, and will be followed by a glass of our 'house' Champagne Deutz and canapés served on the Terrace which are both included in the ticket price. Should it be a fine evening you are then welcome to enjoy a gentle stroll in the Sculpture garden before departing.
The Curator's Tour will start promptly at 4pm, but doors open at 3:30pm for tea/coffee and cake in the Old Kitchen Gallery. Please be sure to arrive in good time.
Marchmont is an imposing ‘Grade A’ listed Palladian mansion built in 1750 by Hugh Hume-Campbell, 3rd Earl of Marchmont. Long thought to have been designed by William Adam but enacted by Thomas Gibson.
The interior at Marchmont is arguably one of the finest in Scotland, and the house retains many of its original features, including the magnificent George II period plasterwork by Thomas Clayton, the pre-eminent plasterer of the time.
Major changes were made between 1914 and 1917 when the then owner, Robert Finnie McEwen commissioned the eminent Scottish architect Sir Robert Lorimer to enlarge the house and it stands today as perhaps the finest example of his ‘grand’ house refurbishments.
Over a hundred years had passed since Lorimer’s ‘aggrandisement’ took place, and having spent 20 years as a care home it is something of an understatement to say the house was both institutionalised and unmodernised.
The comprehensive, yet sensitive seven-year restoration was recently completed and has been the catalyst for an inspiring and passionate appreciation for craft and design tradition, quite literally observed through the layers of history of the house.
Marchmont offers an immersive experience for those with an eclectic interest across different historic periods of decoration but is especially strong on arts and crafts furniture and post-war sculpture including works by Barbara Hepworth, Bernard Meadows, Lynn Chadwick and Antony Gormley.
Deutz is a Champagne producer based in the Aÿ region. The house was founded in 1838 and run by successive generations of the Deutz and Geldermann families until 1983 when it was bought by the Rouzaud family, owners of Louis Roederer Champagne and a portfolio of wine estates around the world.
"On the nose, the wine initially displays notes of hawthorn and white flowers, which are followed by aromas of toast, marzipan and ripe pears. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and elegant with the freshness of Chardonnay and richness of Pinot Noir. Overall, the wine is well-rounded with a fruity finish."
Our free cancellation period is 14 days in advance.
We will happily offer a refund or a credit for a later date before then, please do get in touch.
Should we cancel the event for any reason you will receive a complete refund.
A wide variety of tours are run regularly throughout the year.
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