HADDO HOUSE

Haddo House is a Scottish stately home located approximately 29 miles south of Mitchell's Cottage and Gardenstown. It has been owned by the National Trust for Scotland since 1979.

The Gordons, who later became the Earls of Aberdeen and Marquesses of Aberdeen, have lived on the site for over 500 years. The current Haddo House dates from 1732, it was designed by William Adam in the Georgian Palladian style. The interior of the house though is late Victorian in style , having undergone refurbishment in 1880 by Wright and Mansfield. Haddo contains a large art collection, including a series of 85 castles by James Giles. There are also several portraits of 19th century British politicians.

Haddo House's most notable former resident was George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen, the British Prime Minister from 1852 – 1855.

The house has a small chapel attached. In the grounds is a theatre, Haddo House Hall, and rehearsal rooms, known as the peatyards.

Opening times

Guided tours are available at the following times, pre-booking essential. Call the property or ask in person in the shop.

House

  • 2 July-31 Aug - Guided tours by pre-booking available daily at 11.30am, 1.30pm and 3.30pm
  • 1 Sept – 25 Oct - Guided tours by pre-booking available Friday-Monday at 11.30am, 1.30pm and 3.30pm

    • Shop

  • 2 July-31 Aug daily 11am-4.30pm
  • 1 Sept-25 Oct, Friday-Monday 11am-4.30pm

    • Tearoom

  • 2 July-31 Aug, daily 11am-5pm
  • 1 Sept-31 Oct, Friday-Monday 11am-5pm
  • 1 Nov 2009- Easter 2010 open Saturday & Sunday 11am-4pm

    • Garden and Grounds

  • Open daily from 2 July