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Interesting news · 15 October 2025

Plans for Geilston House Progress

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Plans for a £2.5 million restoration of Geilston House in Cardross are moving ahead. The National Trust for Scotland has submitted a planning application for extensive repairs and refurbishment of the 18th-century B-listed property, which has been uninhabited since 1997.

The project aims to restore the house as part of the Trust’s holiday accommodation portfolio, incorporating spaces for small-scale events and exhibitions. The works are expected to take around 12 months, with the garden continuing its usual opening hours during the refurbishment.

The Trust is committed to retaining as much of the house's historic fabric as possible while making necessary safety improvements. Geilston Garden, which has been in the care of the Trust since 1989, is celebrated for its landscaping and welcomes around 14,000 visitors annually. The garden is set to reopen in March 2026 after closing to visitors on 31 October 2025.

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