Nestled amid 30 acres of lush gardens and farmlands, the stunning Mansion offers a haven of peace and tranquillity in Midlothian, not too far from Edinburgh.
Originally built for the most powerful family in Scotland in the 18th century, the Mansion occupies what is arguably the most beautiful spot in Midlothian.
The Edinburgh Mansion features bright, modern rooms with large windows and coordinated fabrics. These contemporary guest rooms are tastefully furnished, warm and relaxing.
Perfectly located just 9 miles from Edinburgh city centre with stunning views of Pentlands.
A Grade B listed, 18th century mansion house, Kirkhill is a stunning house full of character and period features. Originally built as a family home, the house was converted into a hotel in the 1970s before being transformed into the boutique accommodation and events venue it is today.
We only provide an exclusive use service, meaning the entire house is set up exactly as you want it. Perfect for anyone looking for something a little different without compromise.
A true country retreat within easy reach of Edinburgh, the Kirkhill Estate has over 3000 established trees. With the North Esk River running around half of the house’s boundary, you’re almost guaranteed to see your fair share of local wildlife. From deer to bats, trout, rabbits, water voles, wood peckers and numerous song birds, it is the perfect setting for a country event near the city.
Almost certainly built on the site of an early medieval church, The Mansion House of Kirkhill site is said to have had links with the Knights Templar. The Kirkhill site stands only 3 miles from Borthwick Castle, where Mary Queen of Scots escaped from dressed as a man in 1567. The queen was said to be captured on the road to the back of Kirkhill Mansion’s estate on her way to Roseberry.
The current house was built by ‘King Harry’ – Henry Dundas (1742-1811) – 1st Viscount Melville and the first Secretary of State for War. A key player in the Scottish Enlightenment, the prosecution of the French Revolutionary Wars, the abolition of slavery and the expansion of British influence in India, he had almost total control of Scottish politics during a long period when no monarch visited the country. This led to his nickname – King Harry the Ninth.
Built as the dower house for the Arniston Estate, the house still has close ties with the Dundas family. In fact, the current Lady Dundas was born at Kirkhill in the middle of the last century.
In more recent history, the house was ravaged by fire in the 1950s. This led to the death of the owner and a maid who apparently jumped out of a window on the first floor to escape. Despite this more grizzly chapter in the house’s history, we have seen no evidence of ghosts!