Built / Designed For: Walter Blackie

House & Family History: The Hill House was created for Walter Blackie, director of a well-known firm of Glasgow publishers. Mackintosh designed not only the House, but much of the furniture and interior decoration as well. Margaret MacDonald, Mackintosh's wife, designed fabrics for the House, was well as a unique gesso overmantel. In the geometric design of the furniture and the use of dark wood against light-colored walls, Mackintosh revealed the influence of Japanese design esthetics.

Comments: The Hill House is considered Mackintosh's finest house.

Garden & Outbuildings: The gardens were restored in the late 20th century by the trust.

House Listed: Category A

Park Listed: Not Listed

Past Seat / Home of: Walter Blackie, early 20th century.

Current Ownership Type: The National Trust for Scotland

Primary Current Ownership Use: Visitor Attraction

House Open to Public: Yes

Phone: 01436-739-000

Fax: 01436-674-685

Website: https://www.nts.org.uk

Historic Houses Member: No