Innerleithen, near Peebles
Scottish Borders
Scotland
Historic County: Peeblesshire, TweeddaleCirca Date: 1854-55 w/19th & 20th century alterations and additions
Status: Fully Extant
House Open to Public: By Appointment
Country House: Yes
The house from a circa 1917 postcard
Earlier Houses: There was at least one earlier house on, or near, the site of the current house.
Built / Designed For: Sir Charles Tennant
House & Family History: Margot Tennant, wife of Prime Minister H.H. Asquith, was the sister of the 1st Lord Glenconner. Princess Margaret, who was a friend of the 3rd Lord Glenconner, was a regular visitor to Glen House in the 1970s.
Architect: David Bryce
Date: 1854-55 & 1874House Listed: Category A
Park Listed: Not Listed
Current Seat / Home of: Cody Charles Edward Tennant, 4th Baron Glenconner
Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT EARLIER HOUSES: Alexander Allan, late 18th century; William Allan, 19th century. SEATED AT CURRENT HOUSE: Sir Charles Tennant, 1st Bt., 1855-1906; Edward Priaulx Tennant, 1st Baron Glenconner, 1906-20; Christopher Grey Tennant, 2nd Baron Glenconner, 1920-83; Colin Christopher Paget Tennant, 3rd Baron Glenconner, 1983-2010.
Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust
Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home
Ownership Details: The estate is available for events and film and photo shoots. Guests can stay in the Larder Wing of the house.
House Open to Public: By Appointment
Phone: 01896-830-210
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.glenhouse.com
Historic Houses Member: No