Broxmouth, near Dunbar
East Lothian
Scotland
Circa Date: 1775, incorporating earlier elements, w/20th century alterations
Status: Partially Extant
Wing demolished circa 1955
House Open to Public: By Appointment
Country House: Yes
The house from a circa 1920 postcard
Earlier Houses: There was at least one earlier house on the site, parts of which were incorporated into the current house. Oliver Cromwell purportedly stayed in grounds of the old house before the Battle of Dunbar in 1650.
House & Family History: Queen Victoria visited Broxmouth in 1878.
Garden & Outbuildings: William Adam designed waterfalls and a bridge in the Park.
Architect: William Adam Sr.
Date: 1741-43Architect: James Nisbet
Date: Circa 1775
Title: Biographical Dictionary of British Architects, 1600-1840, A - HARDBACK
Author: Colvin, Howard
Year Published: 2008
Reference: pg. 59
Publisher: New Haven: Yale University Press
ISBN: 9780300125085
Book Type: Hardback
House Listed: Category B
Park Listed: Listed as a Garden & Designed Landscape
Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT EARLIER HOUSES: Gray family, 14th and 15th centuries. James of Rhynd, 1470s-80s. Hay family, 15th century. George Home, 1st Earl of Dunbar, until 1611. Robert Ker, 1st Earl of Roxburghe, 17th century. SEATED AT CURRENT HOUSE: John Ker, 3rd Duke of Roxburghe, 18th century.
Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust
Primary Current Ownership Use: Wedding & Event Venue
House Open to Public: By Appointment
Phone: 01368-864-734
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.broxmouth.com/
Historic Houses Member: No