Guided Tours of the magnificent Monteath Mausoleum will take place again this year. On these Open Days visitors can drive up to the mausoleum car park, which will be open from 10am until 4pm. Click this link for directions by car. 

A Visitor Guide will be on site to show visitors around the building (including inside the crypt) and answer any questions you may have about the mausoleum and it’s strange history. Booking is not required and entry is free, though we welcome donations to help maintain the building.

Access to the mausoleum is by a flat wide path from the car park, with hard surfacing suitable for mobility vehicles. Visitors with specific requirements should contact us by email first, and we will do our best to help.

There are picnic tables and lawns at the mausoleum, and you are welcome to picnic in the grounds and enjoy the grand views of the Scottish Borders. Kids can try the Children’s Quiz and win a Mausoleum badge.

Open Days 2026

Sunday 5th April / Monday 6th April

Sunday 3rd May / Monday 4th May

Sunday 24th May / Monday 25th May

Sunday 28th June

Sunday 12th July / Monday 13th July

Sunday 2nd August / Monday 3rd August

Monday 31st August

Sunday 6th September (Doors Open Day)

At all other times the site is open for walkers, cyclists and horse riders to enjoy. A key to the crypt is available from Ancrum Pantry in Ancrum village (01835 830259), Lilliardsedge Holiday Park (just below the mausoleum on the A68) or the Lothian Estate Office, Bonjedward, Jedburgh, TD8 6UF (office hours). There is a small fee and returnable deposit.

The site is also available for group visits, commercial and corporate use by arrangement. Please contact us by email for details.

friends@friendsofthemonteathmausoleum.org.uk

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