The House of the Binns, or simply the Binns, is a historic house and estate in West Lothian, Scotland, the seat of the Dalyell baronets and family (pronounced dee el). It dates principally from the early 17th century and was gifted to the National Trust for Scotland in 1944 by Eleanor Dalyell. It was the home of MP Tam Dalyell until his death in January 2017.
The estate spreads over two hills (bens in Gaelic) from which its name is derived, i.e. it is named "the house of the hills".[1] It is set in 200 acres (80 hectares) 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.[2] The house contains a collection of porcelain, furniture, and portraits which trace the family's lives and interests through the centuries.[3]
- ^ "House of the Binns". Gazetteer for Scotland. Retrieved 5 November 2007.
- ^ "House Of The Binns". National Trust for Scotland website. Archived from the original on 20 October 2007. Retrieved 5 November 2007.
- ^ National Trust for Scotland, A Guide to Properties, 2007