Castles · North East England
The Hirsel
The Hirsel in England North East, United Kingdom.
Elliott Simpson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Hirsel is a place of interest in England North East, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Hirsel is a Category A Listed stately home near Coldstream, Berwickshire, in the Scottish Borders council area. It has been a seat of the Earls of Home since 1611, and the principal seat following the destruction of Hume Castle during the mid-17th century. It was the home of the British prime minister, Sir Alec Douglas-Home, who was the 14th Earl of Home from 1951 to 1963 and Baron Home of the Hirsel from 1974 to 1995.
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Background
Architecture
A large mellow Georgian house of grey stone, most of which dates from the early 18th century, with an earlier portion dating from the early 17th century. Victorian alterations and additions were carried out by William Burn in 1851. David Bryce, George Henderson, and James Campbell Walker are also known to have worked here. Most of the Victorian additions were demolished during the mid 20th century. The interior contains a fine stone staircase in the centre portion.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6599, -2.2727
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- TD12 4LP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
- Official site
- www.hirselhomestead.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17571198 (CC0)
- wikipedia: The Hirsel (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Hirsel?
- The Hirsel is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TD12 4LP).
- Who owns The Hirsel?
- The Hirsel is owned by The 16th Earl of Home.
- Does The Hirsel charge admission?
- The Hirsel typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to The Hirsel?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TD12 4LP. It sits within the Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk parliamentary constituency.