| The Hirsel | |
|---|---|
 West facade of The Hirsel | |
| Coordinates | 55°39′36″N 2°16′21″W / 55.6599°N 2.2726°W |
| Built | c1600–c1850 |
| Built for | The Earls of Home |
| Owner | The 16th Earl of Home |
Listed Building – Category A | |
| Designated | 9 June 1971 |
| Reference no. | LB4069 |
| Designated | 1 July 1987 |
| Reference no. | GDL00364 |
  Location in the Scottish Borders council area | |
The Hirsel is a Category A Listed[1] stately home near Coldstream, Berwickshire in the Scottish Borders council area. It has been a seat of the Earls of Home since 1611, and the principal seat following the destruction of Hume Castle during the mid-17th century. It was the home of the former British prime minister, Sir Alec Douglas-Home, the 14th Earl of Home.
- ^ Historic Environment Scotland. "The Hirsel (Category A Listed Building) (LB4069)". Retrieved 12 April 2019.
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