A work by Peter Lely (illustrative — not the exempt item itself)
A work by Peter Lely (illustrative — not the exempt item itself). Aert Anthoniszoon. Public domain. Via Wikimedia Commons.
Artwork / collectionMIDLOTHIANScotland (South)

Portraits and pictures by Sir Peter Lely, Robert Scott Launder, John Frederick Herring and George Romney amongst others

Works of art and other objects: This is a collection of pictures with some portraits of family members, some mainly Georgian furniture and other objects. There are works by Sir Peter Lely, Robert Scott Launder, John Frederick Herring and George Romney amongst others.

Access

A selection of objects from the collection can be seen (by guided tour) as part of the Doors Open Scheme, organised by the Civic Trust in Scotland in those years when it operates in this area. For further details of participation and opening times see the attached link. As tours are limited to 15 places entry is by pre-booked ticket only. For tickets and further details please contact Elaine Richardson on 0131 2713465 or email elaine.richardson@midlothian.gov.uk Otherwise access to the collection is available by prior appointment through the contact shown.