Reimagining the 17th-century manor: Bonnington House

Reimagining the 17th-century manor: Bonnington House

A historical manor house transformed into a marvel of architecture and art.

Bonnington House, a 17th-century manor house, resides approximately 16 kilometers west of Edinburgh, Scotland. Originally built in 1622, it was the home of the Foulis Baronets. Among its notable residents was Sir James Foulis, 2nd Baronet, who served as Lord Justice Clerk from 1684 to 1688. Over time, the manor was purchased by other owners, including the Wilkies of Ormiston. Around 1720, the manor was expanded. In 1858, the house underwent a complete remodel in a Jacobean style. The present owners acquired the house in 1999, and in 2001, it was refurbished by Lee Boyd Architects. Two new wings, designed by Benjamin Tindall Architects, were completed in 2015. Today, the grounds of the house have been developed as a sculpture park, now open to the public as Jupiter Artland.

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Written by Nicolo Ciampini

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