Entry Type

Members-only

The interior at Marchmont is arguably one of the finest in Scotland, and the house retains many of its original features, including the magnificent George II period plasterwork by Thomas Clayton, the pre-eminent plasterer of the time.

Under the direction of Hugo Burge the House has taken on a new lease of life as a Home to Makers and Creators.  This ethos extends into the estate where the outbuildings have been converted into artist studio and living spaces.

About Marchmont House

Marchmont House is an imposing ‘Grade A’ listed Palladian mansion built in 1750 by Hugh Hume-Campbell, 3rd Earl of Marchmont. Long thought to have been designed by William Adam, it is possibly the work of the celebrated architect James Gibbs, and enacted by Thomas Gibson.

The interior at Marchmont is arguably one of the finest in Scotland, and the house retains many of its original features, including the magnificent George II period plasterwork by Thomas Clayton, the pre-eminent plasterer of the time.

Under the direction of Hugo Burge the House has taken on a new lease of life as a Home to Makers and Creators.  This ethos extends into the estate where the outbuildings have been converted into artist studio and living spaces.

About the Residency

The Marchmont Makers Foundation are offering a Marchmont House residency opportunity in partnership with the Royal Society of Sculptors. One Royal Society of Sculptors member will be selected to participate in a month long residency based at the Tower Studio. Onsite Hobbit Pod accommodation will also be available for the artist and one other for the duration of the residency.

The residency will run from 1 May until 29 May 2023 inclusively.

The successful artist will receive a £350 per week stipend and £500 towards travel costs (receipts will need to be provided).

The residency will be funded by Marchmont Makers Foundation.

The chosen recipient of the residency will respond to Marchmont, either the House or the natural environment in a way that inspires them or helps develop their current practice. Applications need to show Persuasion, Inspiration and Purpose and will be measured against:

  • Quality and Excellence
  • Open Opportunity based on talent
  • Create life changing/long term or significant impact
  • Create an opportunity that might not otherwise exist

How to Apply

Applications for the Marchmont House Residency 2023 are now closed. 

Current Winners