The Mansion's magical setting makes it ideal for spending Hogmanay in Edinburgh.
Before you start balking at the fact that it’s some 9 miles south of the centre, there’s some truly exceptional perks including an outdoor Jacuzzi and activities like archery and falconry to keep you amused.
Although a good 25 minutes drive from Edinburgh City Centre, and all the hectic goings-on of Princes Street, the A7 location makes it a doddle to find; the 30-acre estate in which it stands are rural not remote – which is a considerable bonus when the snow arrives in December.
The property is a gorgeous Italianate mansion and although it’s mid-Victorian origins make the claims of a ‘Templar’ heritage somewhat spurious, the mansion still possesses a chivalrous period charm Rosslyn Chapel is just a 10 minute drive.
Tel. +44 0131 240 0080.
Kirkhill Mansion @ Gorebridge reviewed by Alan Sarjeant ©