Estate
Kailzie Estate sits just a mile east of Peebles, within easy reach of Edinburgh and central Scotland. Visitors often combine time here with other Tweed Valley attractions, including Glentress, Innerleithen, Cardrona and the wider network of paths and cycle routes.
As a Scottish Borders destination, Kailzie brings together gardens, woodland walks, fishing, a café, self catering cottages and group accommodation in one place, making it easy to plan short breaks, family holidays, day trips and gatherings.
From the moment you arrive, you’re met with a warm welcome that sets the tone for your time at Kailzie. With easy parking and everything close to hand, it’s simple to settle in and make the most of your visit. Whether you’re here for an afternoon in the gardens, a weekend of outdoor adventure, or a longer stay in our cottages or Big Lodge, you’ll find space to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with nature, heritage, and each other.
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Estate History
Kailzie Estate has a history stretching back to the 13th century, when the land was first recorded as Hopkailzie and Hopkeiloc. Over the centuries, families including the Tweedies, the Earls of Traquair, the Burnetts, the Balfours and the Plenderleiths shaped the Estate, leaving a lasting imprint through parklands, boundaries and tree planting that still define the landscape today.
In the early 1800s, Glasgow merchant Robert Nutter Campbell brought renewed vision to Kailzie, creating the walled garden and courtyard that remain at its heart. Historic features such as the 17th century dovecot and the Kailzie Larch, planted in 1725 and one of Scotland’s oldest surviving European larches, stand as enduring links between past and present. Today, Kailzie continues to honour its heritage through careful stewardship and a deep connection to the land.
