Castles · Scottish Lowlands
The Hirsel
In or near Coldstream.
The Hirsel in England North East, United Kingdom.
Elliott Simpson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Etal · 9.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit The Hirsel, the nearest railway station is Etal, which is 9.5 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is TD12 4LP. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
The Hirsel is a place of interest in England North East, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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Official information
The Hirsel is located on the scenic Hirsel Estate in Coldstream, which lies on the border between Scotland and England. Visitors can enjoy fresh food, shop from local artisans, and explore beautiful walking trails throughout the estate.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Lower Tweed and Whiteadder SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Hirsel is a Category A Listed stately home near Coldstream, Berwickshire, in the Scottish Borders council area. It has been a seat of the Earls of Home since 1611, and the principal seat following the destruction of Hume Castle during the mid-17th century. It was the home of the British prime minister, Sir Alec Douglas-Home, who was the 14th Earl of Home from 1951 to 1963 and Baron Home of the Hirsel from 1974 to 1995.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
Architecture
A large mellow Georgian house of grey stone, most of which dates from the early 18th century, with an earlier portion dating from the early 17th century. Victorian alterations and additions were carried out by William Burn in 1851. David Bryce, George Henderson, and James Campbell Walker are also known to have worked here. Most of the Victorian additions were demolished during the mid 20th century. The interior contains a fine stone staircase in the centre portion.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 55.6599, -2.2727
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- TD12 4LP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
- Phone
- 01555 851536
- Nearest railway station
- Etal — 9.5 km
- Official site
- www.hirselhomestead.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17571198 (CC0)
- wikipedia: The Hirsel (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Parks · 1.3 km
Coldstream Cottage Hospital
Other places · 1.5 km
Church Centre, High Street, Coldstream
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27 High Street, Coldstream
Historic houses · 1.5 km
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Hirsel?
- The Hirsel is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TD12 4LP).
- What is The Hirsel?
- The Hirsel in England North East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Hirsel?
- The nearest railway station is Etal, about 9.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode TD12 4LP.
- Who owns The Hirsel?
- The Hirsel is owned by The 16th Earl of Home.
- Is The Hirsel a protected site?
- Yes — The Hirsel is part of the Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Lower Tweed and Whiteadder SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does The Hirsel charge admission?
- The Hirsel typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to The Hirsel?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TD12 4LP. It sits within the Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk parliamentary constituency.