This engraving shows Tyninghame House, located in Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland. The text beneath the image identifies it as “The Seat of the Earl of Haddington.” The house is depicted as a grand Gothic-style mansion, featuring tall, pointed towers, steep gables, and many narrow windows. The detailed architecture showcases a mix of medieval and Renaissance influences, emphasizing the aristocratic character of the estate. In the foreground, a tree-lined avenue leads toward the house. Two elegantly dressed individuals are seen riding horses along the path, likely members of the estate or visitors. To the right, a group of villagers or staff—including women and children—stand near the trees, watching the riders or engaging in conversation, giving the scene a sense of life and community. Framed by large, spreading trees, the image evokes a peaceful, stately atmosphere, characteristic of the rural aristocratic estates of 19th-century Britain. The engraving captures both the elegance of the architecture and the genteel rhythm of life on a country estate.

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