Prestongrange House

[1] One of the most notable residents was Lady Susan Harriet Grant-Suttie, who took an active role in local politics, education, welfare and social charities.

[3] Prestongrange House, set in wooded parkland with view north over the Firth of Forth, is a large baronial mansion of three and four storeys, with square and round towers capped by ogee and conical roofs.

William Henry Playfair began work to extend the house in 1830 with the construction of a three-storey block to the south which has an octagonal entrance tower, he also added some structure to the eastern end.

The design includes four "droll" figures which were inspired by a French illustrated book Richard Breton's Songes drôlatiques de Pantagruel.

[5] Originally, this painted hall featured a "buffet" or cupboard presented to Mark Kerr, Commendator of Newbattle, and his wife Helen Leslie, by Esmé Stewart, 1st Duke of Lennox, the favourite of James VI.