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Hill of Tarvit Mansion House & Garden.

Hill of Tarvit Mansion House reflects the life style of Frederick Bower Sharp who had made his fortune in Dundee's jute industry as mill owners. He wanted somewhere to house his already extensive collection of paintings, tapestries, furniture and porcelain, so he engaged the architect Sir Robert Lorimer, who between 1904 to 1906 transformed the original house to the new mansion house, called Hill of Tarvit.

Sir Robert Lorimer replaced the main block of the earlier house, while retaining the rear service wings. The new Hill of Tarvit Mansion House was fitted with all modern conveniences, including electricity, an internal phone system and central heating. A 9-hole golf course was added in 1924 to the south of the house.

The Hill of Tarvit Mansion House has a magnificent garden with formal lawns, colourful borders and a sunken rose garden.

Garden Open all year daily until dusk.

House Open from 1st April to 31st October 1pm to 5pm (last entry 4.15pm)

KY.15 5PB Off A916, 2miles South of Cupar. Tel: 0844 493 2185  KY10 2RF  www.nts.org.uk