Carolside, Scottish Borders facts for kids
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Carolside
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| Area | 366 acres (148 ha) |
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Listed Building – Category B
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| Designated | 30 January 1981 |
| Reference no. | LB2122 |
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Carolside is a beautiful estate located next to the Leader Water river. You can find it in the Scottish Borders area of Scotland. It is about 1 mile (1.6 km) north of a town called Earlston. This area used to be part of a county known as Berwickshire.
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What is Carolside?
Carolside is a large country estate. It includes a historic house and beautiful gardens. The house was built in the late 1700s. It is considered a special building in Scotland. This means it is protected because of its history and architecture.
The Historic Carolside House
The main house at Carolside is very old. It was built in the late 18th century. The design of the house was inspired by another grand building. This building was called Chesterfield House in London. An architect named Isaac Ware created the original design.
Inside the house, one special feature is a fireplace. This fireplace is in the drawing room. It was designed by an artist named Pietro Bossi. This fireplace was moved to Carolside around 1948. It came from a place called Baronscourt in Northern Ireland.
Exploring the Gardens and Grounds
Carolside is famous for its amazing gardens. The estate has large walled gardens. These gardens are home to a special collection of Gallica roses. These are types of roses that existed before the year 1900.
You can visit these gardens in July each year. They are part of a program called Scotland's Gardens. This program allows people to see private gardens. The entire Carolside estate covers about 366 acres. That's a lot of space! It has many different kinds of trees. Some of the oak and chestnut trees are over 200 years old.
The Park Bridge
There is also a special bridge on the estate. It is called Park Bridge. This bridge was built in the late 1700s. It is an arch bridge with railings. It connects the Carolside House grounds to another area called Leadervale. This area is on the other side of the Leader Water river.
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