Mertoun House

History

Mertoun House is a country house situated by the River Tweed, 2 miles east of St Boswells in the Scottish Borders. It is home to the Duke of Sutherland. The early 18th-century house is an A listed building, and was designed by Sir William Bruce. The gardens of the house are open to the public, and are included on the Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes in Scotland, the national listing of significant gardens.

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About Francis Egerton, 7th Duke of Sutherland

Francis Ronald Egerton, 7th Duke of Sutherland, known as Francis Ronald Egerton until 2000, is a British peer from the Egerton family.

From the Wikipedia article “Francis Egerton, 7th Duke of Sutherland”, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Visiting

This building is recorded as a residence of the people listed; it may be privately owned and not open to the public. Opening times, tickets and access change, so check the official website before you travel. Get directions.