Manderston. Manderston - viewed across the lake Manderston House, Duns, Berwickshire, Scotland, is the home of Adrian Bailie Nottage Palmer, 4th Baron Palmer.
It was completely rebuilt between 1901 and 1903 and has sumptuous interiors with a silver plated staircase. The proprietor, Sir James Miller, 2nd Baronet (1864–1906), told the architect, John Kinross, that there was no budget - "It really doesn't matter". Origins[edit] Manderston was anciently an estate of the powerful Home family, and their tower house appears on General Roy's map of 1750. Family[edit] Sir James Miller's father, Sir William Miller, 1st Baronet (1809–1887), had, with his father James, made a fortune trading in Russia, mainly in herring and hemp.[1] He was British Vice-Consul at St.Petersburg 1842-54; Member of Parliament for Leith 1859 - 1868, and for Berwickshire 1873/74.
Trivia[edit] Manderston Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland. The Edwardian era lasted a mere decade, yet is one of the most fascinating periods in history.
It is remembered as a "Golden Age" that stands out distinctly from the Victorian era that preceded it and, still more strikingly, from the horrors of the First World War and the loss of nearly an entire male generation that so soon followed its end. Overview of Manderston. Located 1½ miles (2.5 km) east northeast of Duns and 9 miles (14 km) north of Coldstream in the Scottish Borders, Manderston was originally built in the 1790s.
However, the house was recreated between 1890 and 1905 in the 'Adam Revival' style by architect John Kinross for Sir James Millar, known as 'Lucky Jim' because of his success on the race-track. Millar's father had bought the estate in 1860. Manderston: The House - The Edwardian Country House. Manderston - Duns. Manderston is an Edwardian mansion set in 56 acres of formal gardens, located just outside of Duns in the Scottish Borders.
The home of Lord and Lady Palmer, Manderston is found 12 miles west of Berwick-upon-Tweed on the A6105. The Edwardian Country House was filmed by Channel 4 at this beautiful mansion in the town of Duns. Manderston’s buildings, park and gardens form an ensemble that is unique in Britain. It was built in 1905 for Sir James Miller by the architect John Kinross who, when he asked how much he could spend, was told it simply didn’t matter.
As a result the house shows a detail and quality of craftsmanship that is rarely seen, and incorporates all Edwardian modern conveniences, such as electricity, plumbing and central heating. Manderston House and Garden. Site Record for Manderston Manderston House PoliciesDetails Details. Manderston House, Scotland. Dunse History Society. "Manderston House" Manderston has been described as the "final flowering of the country house", being built between 1903 and 1906 on a budget of "no expense to be spared".
The architect was John Kinross. The lands and estate of Manderston were originally held by the Hume family and it is recorded that Janet daughter of Sir George Home of Manderston married Lord Renton in 1622 who was later proposed as Lord Chancellor of Scotland, a proposal however blocked by the Duke of Lauderdale on the ground that Renton "had not the fortune to bear out the rank".
By the mid eighteenth century the property would have been a simple peel or tower and appears as such in General Roy's map of 1750. The property for a short time passed into the hands of The Swintons of Kimmerghame and around 1790 a substantial dwellinghouse was built for Dalhousie Watherston to the design of either Alexander Gilkie or John White.
In 1855 the estate was purchased by Mr. Castle in Duns, Berwickshire. Manderston. Fine Edwardian country house rebuilt 1903-05 for Sir James Miller who instructed the architect, John Kinross, 'to spare no expense'.
Interiors in Adam style, including the silver staircase modelled on Versailles' Petit Trianon. The apogee of life before 1914, this fantasy includes a stunning marble dairy and teak loose boxes. As published by 'Horse and Hound' 'The finest stables in the world'. Features: The 56 acres of gardens, too, are a tribute to Edwardian opulence: the terraces with formal planting, topiary, pools and statuary, give views to the Cheviots, while the woodland garden has an extensive collection of rhododendrons; walled gardens, gazebos and fernery. This property offers free access to HHA Friends and Members during normal opening hours - please check opening times. Visitor Opening Times 2014: Summer: 8 May - 28 September, Thursday & Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays, late May & late August. 1.30-5pm (last entry 4.15pm). Groups welcome any time by appointment. Contact Details. Manor House. The House. The House: Manderston, on the Scottish-English border near Berwick-upon-Tweed, is a product of the best craftsmanship and highest domestic sophistication the Edwardian era had to offer.
It was commissioned by Sir James Miller, a nouveau riche baronet who married into the aristocracy. Manderston, Manderston, Duns, TD11 3PP. Manderston - Hudsons Heritage - E&A Details. Manderston House, Duns: Places to visit in Borders. Customer rating: Make a booking 1 night Manderston is a supreme country house of Edwardian Scotland; gardens; tea room.
Thursday and Sunday; May - September. Places to stay near here. Manderston House. A sumptuous Edwardian mansion, the home of Lord and Lady Palmer, built by Scottish architect, John Kinross.
Life "upstairs" and "downstairs" are on display with rooms on view ranging from fabulous staterooms to the housekeeper's chambers. Manderston House Gardens, Duns, hotels near to, places to stay from Great British Gardens. Manderston Garden. The Edwardian Country House. This article is about the reality television series.
For a general discussion of this type of house, see country house, manor house and manorialism. The Edwardian Country House was a British mini-series in the reality television genre, produced by Channel 4. It was first aired in the UK in April 2002 [1] and was later broadcast in the United States on various PBS stations in 2003 as Manor House,[2] where extra footage was added. It is third in a series of historical reality shows produced by Channel 4, preceded by The 1900 House and The 1940s House. Participants received instruction and a set of rules by which they were expected to abide for the duration of the experiment. The mini-series is available for purchase on both DVD and VHS. Episodes[edit] Cast[edit] Upstairs[edit] Downstairs[edit] Senior Staff[edit] Junior Staff[edit] Male[edit] Female[edit] Home Video release[edit] This VHS and DVD is released 27 May 2003 from PBS Home Video. Manor House. Manor House. Also known as The Edwardian Country House. The scullery maid quits in a huff.
The first footman and the hall boy are found passed out on the estate grounds, still drunk from an all-night bender. And just when it seems that things couldn't possibly get any worse, the hall boy and the new scullery maid are caught doing more than the dishes. It's hard to find good help, especially when the servants are attractive, 21st-century twenty-somethings accustomed to having their own way and answering to no one.
Manor House (TV Mini-Series 2002. The Edwardian Country House. Manderston - DAYoutWITHtheKIDS.co.uk - family things to do with kids in Duns. Manderston.pdf. Manderston House : Scottish Borders : What's happening on.