Hill Of Tarvit Mansion and Gardens

Hill of Tarvit is a wonderful example of Edwardian stately living and also has the only exclusively hickory golf course in the UK.

About Hill Of Tarvit Mansion and Gardens

Hill of Tarvit was originally known as Wemyss Hall. In 1904, the new owner, Frederick Sharp, commissioned architect Robert Lorimer to transform the 17th-century house into a modern 20th-century mansion to display his amazing collection of fine art, porcelain and many other items. When the Sharp family moved into Hill of Tarvit, they had electricity, telephones connecting each room and central heating.

Lorimer also designed the landscaped gardens, with formal lawns, yew hedging, flowering borders and a sunken rose garden. The Sharps then built a 9 hole golf course to fulfil their passion for golf.

Today, Hill of Tarvit is fascinating for the record it preserves of Edwardian life both upstairs and downstairs. It also has the only exclusively hickory golf course in the UK. Tee times are available to book from March to October.

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Upcoming Events at Hill Of Tarvit Mansion and Gardens

Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt at Hill Of Tarvit Mansion and Gardens - CANCELLED

10th April 2020 - 13th April 2020

The Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt returns to Hill Of Tarvit Mansion and Gardens... Follow bunny’s clues and complete your adventure to win a delicious chocolate treat.

A Cappella at Easter - CANCELLED

12th April 2020

Hailing from the Scottish seaside town of St Andrews is the award-winning a cappella group Bells and you can catch them at Hill of Tarvit Mansion on 12th April.

Piano and Flute Concert - CANCELLED

15th May 2020

Join us for another great evening of Music at the Hill of Tarvit Mansion as flautist Lynn Fraser and pianist Ben Eames team up as Talea Duo for another beautiful concert!

Blues Concert

5th June 2020

Music at the Hill of Tarvit Mansion continues with a blues concert on 5th June featuring Sir Peter and the Snowdrops, playing mainly folk blues.

Midsummer Concert - CANCELLED

23rd June 2020

Chorus Abilene from Texas will be performing at Hill of Tarvit on Tuesday 23rd June as part of their 2020 tour of Britain.

Grand Opera live at the Mansion

10th July 2020

Enjoy Grand Opera arias performed live by dramatic soprano Charlotte Whittle and Swiss mezzo-soprano Olivia Betschart in the Great Hall at Hill of Tarvit on Friday 10th July!

The Merry Wives Of Windsor

14th July 2020

The Three Inch Fools are back for another wonderful outdoor theatre performance at Hill of Tarvit this summer and they’ll entertain us with their brand new production of The Merry Wives Of Windsor!

Jack the Ripper: The Jury is out - Rescheduled

31st July 2020

Was the last man hanged in Dundee really Jack the Ripper? Join the audience for The People versus Jack the Ripper© and hear investigative journalist Michael Mulford lay out the evidence.

Treasure Island

16th August 2020

It’s pirates, ships and buried treasure for Summer 2020 in Quantum Theatre’s new adaptation of Robert Louis- Stevenson’s classic adventure, Treasure Island!

Going Dutch: The Painting Collection at Hill of Tarvit

28th August 2020

Join our curator and one of our specialist guides for an interesting two hour talk and tour of Hill of Tarvit’s painting treasures.

Greenwood Spoon Carving Workshop

5th September 2020

Engage with the natural world and learning new skills at this exciting craft day with Steve Bretel, aimed at adult beginners, but also suitable for experienced people!

Scottish Harp Concert

11th September 2020

Join us for another unique concert as Karen Marshalsay returns to Hill of Tarvit with her one-woman presentation of Scottish harp music on all three Scottish harps!

Flamenco Guitar Concert - Rescheduled

25th September 2020

Spanish flamenco guitarist and composer Daniel Martinez from Cordoba, Andalucia, presents you with an extra-special concert for the National Trust for Scotland at Hill of Tarvit.

Guitar and Flute Concert

23rd October 2020

Join us at Hill of Tarvit for another great evening of music as the Bruadar Duo return on 23rd October!

Ghostly Treasure Hunt

24th October 2020 - 25th October 2020

Get spooked at Hill of Tarvit Ghostly Treasure Hunt while you try to find the items left behind by the former residents of the Mansion.

Ghostly Encounters at Halloween

30th October 2020 - 31st October 2020

Meet Madame Griselda our Edwardian Gypsy Queen who will introduce you to the spirits of Hill of Travit, some of which you might encounter at the Séance or later on our ghostly tour of the Mansion.

Christmas Cottage

14th November 2020

Visit the quaint Hill of Tarvit Christmas Cottage with it's fantastic selection of gifts and enjoy a relaxed Christmas shopping experience!

Christmas Cottage

15th November 2020

Visit the quaint Hill of Tarvit Christmas Cottage with it's fantastic selection of gifts and enjoy a relaxed Christmas shopping experience!

Christmas Cottage

21st November 2020

Visit the quaint Hill of Tarvit Christmas Cottage with it's fantastic selection of gifts and enjoy a relaxed Christmas shopping experience!

Christmas Cottage

22nd November 2020

Visit the quaint Hill of Tarvit Christmas Cottage with it's fantastic selection of gifts and enjoy a relaxed Christmas shopping experience!

Christmas Baking for Children

28th November 2020 - 29th November 2020

Bring your children to enjoy some Christmas baking in the old kitchen at Hill of Tarvit. They will love making their own biscuits to take home!

Christmas Fayre

28th November 2020 - 29th November 2020

Come and enjoy the festive season with us at Hill of Tarvit at our beautiful Christmas Fayre on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th November!

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