SELKIRK — A grand, centuries-old house in the Scottish Borders has been transformed into a vibrant showcase for local textile art, featuring over 150 quilts and quilted items. The installation, a collaboration with the Borders Modern Quilters Group (BMQG), breathes new colour into the rooms of the Haining House, which reopened this year as a multi-purpose venue for events.
The initiative brings together craftspeople and the historical architecture, aiming to highlight the building's "stunning interior" through the visual texture and hues of the quilts. These textile pieces are displayed throughout the mansion, including arrangements along its main staircase and within its refurbished spaces.
The BMQG’s stated purpose behind such projects centers on "fostering creativity and friendship, encouraging lifelong learning, exchanging skills and stories, and promoting wellbeing through the act of making."
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The mansion itself, a Category A-listed Palladian Georgian villa located near Selkirk, boasts a long history, with its initial construction dating back to 1794. Subsequent remodelling has shaped its current appearance. Recent structural concerns, stemming from dry rot, necessitated accelerated renovation work to prevent potential collapse.
Haining House is also being offered as a rental property, described as a "one-of-a-kind property" that includes the main house along with additional cottages and outbuildings. This estate has been listed for sale with an asking price of offers over £15 million. Details also mention its capacity for hosting families and guests wishing to "live like the Laird."
