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Calton Hill Folly Group Edinburgh, Lothian Built circa 1800, this group of follies consists of the unfinished National Monument (a replica of the Parthenon), the Playfair Monument, which is a base with a tomb and pillars, and other Greek style monuments. Calton Hill , Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Cammo Tower Turnhouse, Lothian Built in 1871. Tall 4 storey round tower topped with a parapet. Turnhouse, Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland Location: on minor road by the Edinburgh airport, below Corstorphine Hill Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Captain Fraser's Folly Uig, Highlands and Islands Owned by the Uig Hotel and built in 1870, this little tower has arched windows and arrowslits. Uig, Highlands and Islands, Scotland Location: on A87 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Castle Kennedy Gardens Location map Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway Located on a peninsula between two lochs, Castle Kennedy provides vistas, sweeping lawns and tree-lined avenues. Rhododendrons, azaleas, walled garden, lily pond, water features and conifers. Ruins of Castle Kennedy. Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway , Scotland , DG9 8SJ Location: 3 m (5 km) E Stranraer, on A75 Website: Castle Kennedy Gardens Email: info@castlekennedygardens.co.uk Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Castle Lodge Thurso, Highlands and Islands Built in 1875 in Gothic Revival style. This folly is an ornate building with a square block, tower and turrets. Thurso, Highlands and Islands, Scotland Location: on A9 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Colonsay House Gardens Location map Kiloran, Strathclyde A lovely rhodedendron garden, one of the fiinest in Scotland, covering almost 20 acres, surrounding the manor of Colonsay House, on the island of Colonsay. Aside from rhodedendron, the gardens feature trees and shrubs, many from the southern hemisphere. Colonsay House, Kiloran, Strathclyde, Scotland , PA61 7YU Location: In the grounds of Colonsay House, on a minor road 4 miles northwest of Scalasaig Website: Colonsay House Gardens Photo Credit: - Photos of Colonsay House Gardens Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Colzium House and Walled Garden Kilsyth, Central Scotland Walled garden with collection of conifers, rare shrubs and trees. Woodland walks and heritage museum on site. Kilsyth, Central Scotland, Scotland Location: off A803, ½ m (.8km) E Kilsyth Phone: 01236 823 281 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Crathes Castle Location map Banchory, Grampian These gardens were the lifetime achievement of the late Sir James and Lady Burnett. There are 3 ¾ acres with eight superb walled gardens that include herbaceous borders and many unusual plants. Beautiful colour, interesting shapes and designs are incorporated in the gardens. The Pool Garden contains yellows, reds and purples while the formal Fountain Garden focuses on blues. There is a Rose Garden and a topiary garden. The Golden Garden is a memorial to Lady Burnett. A double herbaceous border separates the Camel and Trough Gardens. There is a White border and a June border. The great yew hedges date from the early 1700's. Visitor Centre with exhibits and displays. Grounds, nature trails. Banchory, Grampian, Scotland , AB31 3QJ Location: 3 m (5 km) E Banchory, 15 n W Aberdeen, on A93 Website: Crathes Castle Phone: 0844 4932 166 Fax: 0844 4932 169 National Trust for Scotland Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Cruickshank Botanic Garden Location map Aberdeen, Grampian Large collection of shrubs, herbaceous and alpine plants and trees, rock garden, water gardens. St Machar Drive, Aberdeen, Grampian, Scotland , AB24 3UU Location: off A90 Website: Cruickshank Botanic Garden Phone: 01224 272 861 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Culsh Memorial New Deer, Grampian Built in 1876, this tower topped by a spire is restored and can be climbed. New Deer, Grampian, Scotland Location: off A981/A948 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

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