House of the Binns

House of the Binns
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Castle Facts:

Location: Linlithgow, Scotland.
Built: 1621-1630.
Condition: Rebuilt in the 1620s.
Ownership / Access: National Trust for Scotland.
Opening Times: Check their website for more info.
Price of Admission: Check their website for more info.
Notes: The House of the Binns (or simply The Binns) is an historic house near Linlithgow in Scotland, and seat of the Dalyell family. It dates from the early 17th Century, and is currently in the care of the National Trust for Scotland. The estate is situated on two hills (or "Binns" / "Bens" in Celtic) from which its name is derived. It is set in 200 acres (0.81 km2) of parkland, and the house enjoys panoramic views of Central Scotland: to the north, across the River Forth to the Highlands, and south over the Pentland Hills. The house contains a collection of porcelain, furniture, and portraits tracing the family's lives and interests through the centuries.

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National Trust for Scotland
"House of the Binns". VisitScotland.com website. Retrieved 2007-11-05.


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