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16 May 2012 Mavisbank House News Mavisbank House - Compulsorily Purchase Agreement An agreement to safeguard a historic country house in Midlothian has been signed. Mavisbank House was the first palladian villa to be built in Scotland but has been lying derelict since a fire swept through it almost 40 years ago. Building photo from Simpson & Brown Architects It featured on the Restoration TV show a few years back. Midlothian Council has signed the agreement to compulsorily purchase the Category A property. The local authority plans to transfer ownership of the house to a local trust. The Scottish government has announced a £500,000 grant to help secure the future of the building. Mavisbank House was designed by William Adam, but gutted by a fire in 1974. The house is privately owned but its owners remain a mystery. Culture Secretary Fiona Hyslop visited Mavisbank House and witnessed the signing of the agreement. She said: "The plans for Mavisbank House will not only enhance Scotland's rich historic environment, but also have the potential to become one of the most beautiful landmarks in the Lothians, delivering significant benefits locally." The Mavisbank Trust plans to raise £12m from public, private and charitable sources to restore the exterior of the building. The trust will adapt the interior to create holiday accommodation and a community facility. Alex Hammond-Chambers, the chairman of the Mavisbank Trust, said: "Whilst securing the project funding will be a huge challenge in such difficult economic times, the grant from the Scottish government is an important step towards reaching our goal." Mavisbank House Date: 1723-24 Architect: John Clerk of Penicuik & William Adam Location: Loanhead, near Edinburgh, southeast Scotland Summary: Palladian style villa World Monument Fund list entry of the 100 most endangered sites for 2008 Finalist in the BBC 2 Restoration series, 2003 Mavisbank House : further information on this Scottish palladian villa

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