The House from an 1820s Elkins & Co. blue and white pottery plate
Earlier Houses: An earlier, probably 17th century, house was replaced by the current house in the late 18th century.
House & Family History: In 2009 the House and grounds were bequeathed to the people of Selkirkshire.
Collections: The contents of The Haining were sold in 1938.
Garden & Outbuildings: The Estate reached its largest size, 2,585 acres, in the early 20th century.
Architect: Archibald Elliot
Date: Circa 1820John Preston (J.P.) Neale, published under the title of Views of the Seats of Noblemen and Gentlemen in England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland, among other titles: Vol. VI, 1823. Scotland, 1830.
Title: Biographical Dictionary of British Architects, 1600-1840, A - HARDBACK
Author: Colvin, Howard
Year Published: 2008
Reference: pg. 351
Publisher: New Haven: Yale University Press
ISBN: 9780300125085
Book Type: Hardback
House Listed: Category A
Park Listed: Listed
Past Seat / Home of: Lawrence Scott, until 1625. Andrew Riddell, 1625-1701. Pringle family, 1701-1890. Andrew Seth, 1891-1919. Mark Faudry, mid-20th century. Andrew Nimmo Smith, 1959-2009.
Current Ownership Type: Preservation Organization
Primary Current Ownership Use: Visitor Attraction
Ownership Details: Since 2010 owned by The Haining Charitable Trust.
House Open to Public: By Appointment
Phone: 01896-756-161
Email: [email protected]
Historic Houses Member: No