The house will be open to the public every day from 1st to 25th August from 1pm to 5pm.
Covid-19 rules regarding social distancing must be adhered to, and the house will sadly not be open to groups.
Welcome
Built in the reign of George III, this classic Scottish mansion faces due East, high over the Annan valley. Commissioned by Dr. Jacobus Mounsey in 1768 it was purchased by the Bell family 22 years later whose descendant is still in residence.
The story
The Art Hut
The Art Hut is a short drive from Rammerscales at the home farm, Hartwood. Minette Bell Macdonald would be delighted to show you her work, including inspiring landscapes of Dumfries and Galloway.
The Art Hut
A tour of the house
Visiting groups are met by the Laird resplendent in kilt. Guests are taken first to this magnificent Library where they hear all about the long and colourful history of the house and family.