Dalmeny House
West Lothian, Scotland
Key facts
- Operator
- Earl of Rosebery (Primrose family)
- Condition
- Intact
- Access
- Staffed, ticketed
- Stays
- Overnight accommodation available
Pinpoint
Edinburgh, South Queensferry EH30 9TQ
Telephone 0131 331 1888
Dalmeny is a Gothic Revival house on the Firth of Forth and the home of the Earls of Rosebery. Reviewers mostly describe the parkland and coast rather than the interiors, praising the walking, cycling and running routes, the free-roaming cattle and sheep, and views across the Forth to the bridges. Several visitors turned up to find the house closed and came away happy with the grounds alone.
Worth the trip
The stretch of coastal parkland and the views over the Firth of Forth and its bridges, which reviewers rate as a walk or cycle in their own right.
Before you go
House opening is limited and reviewers report arriving when the interior was closed, so confirm the dates in advance if you want to get inside.
Most of the sampled reviews are about the estate rather than the interior, with walkers, runners and cyclists praising the parkland, the coastal path from Cramond and the quiet beaches away from the busier South Queensferry promenade. The views over the Firth of Forth and the bridges are mentioned by several, along with sheep, cattle and pheasants roaming the grounds. Reviewers note that this is a private family home open to the public only at limited times, and one arrived to find the house closed and intended to return when it opens in the summer. Comments on the interior are second-hand or general, referring to the architecture and a collection of furniture and artworks rather than a described visit.
Gothic Revival house on the Firth of Forth, home of the Earls of Rosebery.
“Beautiful house, beautiful grounds. I cycle through regularly and it's so nice. There are several cows, calf's, sheep and lamb that roam freely around the grounds. Great stretch of coastline there too.”- Charles, visitor review
Practical notes from visitors
Quoted from individual Google reviews, not verified with the operator - treat as a steer, not gospel, and check before you travel.
- Terrain & accessibility
- “The house, estate & Primrose family are steeped in the most engaging history.” - World Tour
Common questions about Dalmeny House
Where is Dalmeny House?
Dalmeny House is in West Lothian, Scotland, at Edinburgh, South Queensferry EH30 9TQ.
Do you need a ticket to visit Dalmeny House?
Yes - Dalmeny House is a staffed, ticketed attraction run by Earl of Rosebery (Primrose family). Ticket prices and opening hours change through the year, so check the official site before travelling.
Can you stay overnight at Dalmeny House?
Yes - Dalmeny House offers bookable accommodation, so you can spend the night in the stately home itself or within its grounds. See the Stately Homes You Can Sleep In guide for the full list and how each stay works.
What is the highlight of visiting Dalmeny House?
The stretch of coastal parkland and the views over the Firth of Forth and its bridges, which reviewers rate as a walk or cycle in their own right.
Is Dalmeny House a ruin or still intact?
Dalmeny House is largely intact - Gothic Revival house on the Firth of Forth, home of the Earls of Rosebery.
