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A historic family home in the Scottish Borders. Sharing the story of Nisbet House, its grounds, history and the next chapter of the estate.

21/10/2026

📖 Delving into Nisbet's past…

We've been having a little look through some of the old books, photographs and historical documents kept here at Nisbet House.

It's fascinating to discover the stories tucked away in these pages, from the history of the house and its families to the gardens and grounds.

We even came across a programme from when the gardens were opened in 1935!

There's still so much to learn, and we look forward to sharing a few discoveries along the way. 🌿

14/10/2026

🌿 A little note from Nisbet House

We're delighted by the interest in Nisbet House and truly appreciate everyone who has been following along as we share glimpses of the house, its history and life around the estate.

We would, however, like to gently remind everyone that Nisbet House is first and foremost a private family home and working estate, and is not currently open to the public.

We completely understand the interest in the house and its history, and while individual visits may be considered on a case-by-case basis, these must be requested and agreed in advance.

If you would like to enquire about a possible visit, please email [email protected] with a little information about your interest in Nisbet House. Each request will be considered individually, and we kindly ask that visitors do not arrive at the house or enter the private grounds without prior permission.

Craig and Carolyn would be very grateful for everyone's understanding and for respecting their home and privacy.

There are also some lovely plans taking shape for future holiday accommodation on the estate, and we look forward to sharing more about these as things progress.

In the meantime, we're very happy to continue sharing little glimpses of Nisbet House with you here.

Thank you, as always, for your interest, kindness and understanding. 🌿

12/10/2026

A little appreciation for a wonderful local business! 💐

We've had the pleasure of buying several beautiful bouquets from Flowers by Jen in Duns recently, and every single one has been absolutely gorgeous.

Jen is so friendly and helpful, and it's clear how much care goes into her arrangements.

Fresh flowers are such a lovely addition to Nisbet House, and it's even nicer knowing they're coming from a wonderful independent business just down the road.

Thank you, Jen — we couldn't recommend you highly enough! 🌸

09/10/2026

Caring for Nisbet — now and for the future. 🌱

Looking after a historic house and estate is about more than preserving its past. It's also about making thoughtful improvements that will help care for it in the years ahead.

Recently, Carolyn (owner) and Andy our groundskeeper, have been busy planting new tree saplings around the estate. It's lovely to see these young trees going into the ground, knowing that, in time, they will become part of Nisbet's landscape for future generations to enjoy.

At the same time, Edinburgh Sash and Case have been working on installing double glazing throughout the house. Improving the energy efficiency of a historic building while respecting its character is an important part of our ongoing plans.

We're also looking at further ways to be more environmentally conscious across the estate, and we'll share more as those plans develop.

There is always a balance to be found between caring for a house with so much history and making practical improvements for the future — and that's very much part of the journey here at Nisbet.

A big thank you to everyone involved in these projects.

07/10/2026

A house built over centuries.

One of the most distinctive features of Nisbet House is the large castellated stone tower — but perhaps surprisingly, it isn’t the oldest part of the house.

The tower is actually Georgian, added in 1774, while the story of Nisbet stretches back much further.

At the opposite end of the house are the remains of an earlier peel tower, now rendered white and incorporated into the main building. Over the centuries, Nisbet has been altered and added to by successive generations, creating the house we see today.
That mixture of different periods is one of the things that makes exploring the history of an old house so fascinating — there are clues to its past everywhere once you begin looking.

We’re only just beginning to delve into Nisbet’s story, and over the coming months we’ll be sharing more about the house, the people connected with it and some of the stories that have unfolded here.

With thanks to Dunse History Society, whose research has been a fascinating starting point for us.

02/10/2026

Early autumn at Nisbet. 🍂

The seasons are beginning to turn, although the gardens aren't quite ready to let go of summer just yet.
There are still roses flowering and plenty of colour in the borders, alongside the first hints of autumn beginning to appear around the grounds.

One of the loveliest things about Nisbet is watching these familiar views change throughout the year. We'll be sharing more of the gardens and grounds as the seasons unfold. Follow us for updates and to see how the project is going.

28/09/2026

Welcome to Nisbet House.

We thought it was about time we began sharing a little more of this very special place.

Nisbet House is first and foremost a family home in the Scottish Borders, but it is also a house with a long history, beautiful grounds and many stories to tell.

Here, we’ll be sharing some of that history, exploring the house and its architecture, following the changing seasons in the grounds, and giving you a glimpse behind the scenes at the work — large and small — that goes into caring for an old house and estate.

There are exciting plans beginning to take shape for the future too, which we’ll share more about in time.

For now, though, we thought we should simply introduce ourselves.
Welcome to Nisbet House.

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