Hill of Tarvit
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Hill of Tarvit

The present house was remodelled in 1906 by Sir Robert Lorimer for Mr F B Sharp to form a suitable setting for his notable collection which includes French, Chippendale-style and vernacular furniture, Dutch paintings and pictures by Raeburn and Ramsay, Flemish tapestries and Chinese porcelain and bronzes. The interior is very much in the Edwardian fashion.

   Edwardian funiture

Hill of Tarvit mansion

   The formal gardens to the south were also designed by Lorimer and the beautiful gardens are perfect for a leisurely stroll, while the more energetic can tackle the walk up to Hill of Tarvit hilltop viewpoint with it's panoramic indicator

Bequeathed in 1949 by Miss E C Sharp with 503 ha (1,243 a) of gardens, forest and farmland as endowment. The present holding is 198 ha (489 a).

Until 1977 the upper floor was used as a convalescent home by the Marie Curie Foundation.
 
There is a ramp at the front door for wheelchairs; disabled toilets; and a wheelchair available. There are regular exhibitions of local artists work and other events.  There are woodland walks, a dog walk, and a scented border with Braille captions for the partially sighted . Tearoom, picnic site, and Shop onsite.
 		  
 

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