Visitor Attraction, Wedding Venue & Self Catering Eyemouth
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The Border’s Most Atmospheric Wedding Experience!
Holiday in luxury in a real life ‘smugglers palace’
History comes alive at Gunsgreen House!“A splendid palace built by a smuggler” Gunsgreen House is an exciting visitor attraction loved by all ages. A must see in the town of Eyemouth in the Scottish Borders.
Gunsgreen House is a historic house like no other, spend a day out here and discover the secrets.
Open from 11am-5pm Thursday- Monday from 28th March-31st October 2013
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Built in 1753 by local smuggler John Nisbet, and of John Adam design, the architecture of Gunsgreen House includes secret hiding places where smuggled goods were kept. Visit Gunsgreen and see the amazing ‘tea chute’- the only of its kind, where smuggled tea was hidden from prying eyes. Kids love Gunsgreen, dressing as smugglers they can complete the smuggling and rat trails, becoming a certified smuggler.
For those who just can’t stay away, Gunsgreen House provides stunning self catering accommodation in the form of ‘The Merchant’s House’ sleeping 11, and ‘Nisbet’s Tower’ sleeping 2. Stay right here on the harbour-side in Eyemouth, on the stunning East Berwickshire coastline of the Scottish Borders. We guarantee you won’t find anywhere else like it.
Gunsgreen House is also a beautiful, unique wedding venue. Tie the knot in a smugglers palace with up to 60 friends and family, making your Scottish Borders wedding one that your guests will never forget. Our great value and flexible wedding packages can include our self catering accommodation as well as the use of the house as your ceremony and reception venue.
Throughout the year, Gunsgreen House puts on a number of special events and exhibitions, please check our news and events section to see what’s on.
We know you’ll have a great time at Gunsgreen House discovering the fascinating history, or having a holiday or celebration in style. Gunsgreen House is the Scottish Borders' best kept secret.
Gunsgreen House
The exciting family day out full of smugglers and secrets...Discover the Secrets
Explore the interactive smuggling museum in the Gunsgreen cellars'Poppea'
A striking exhibition of performance costume at Gunsgreen House.Are you a Smuggler?
Become a 'certified smuggler' at Gunsgreen House.The Merchant's House
Luxurious self-catering apartment at Gunsgreen HouseLocal Artists Exhibition
Explore the work of local artists at Gunsgreen HouseNisbet's Tower
Cosy holiday cottage for two at Gunsgreen House