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Calton Hill Folly Group
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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
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Cammo Tower
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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
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Captain Fraser's Folly
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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
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Castle Kennedy Gardens
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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 8BX
Location: 3 m (5 km) E Stranraer, on A75
Website: Castle Kennedy Gardens
Email: info@castlekennedygardens.co.uk
Phone: 01776 702 024
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Castle Lodge
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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
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Colzium House and Walled Garden
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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
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Crathes Castle
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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
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Cruickshank Botanic Garden
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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
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Culsh Memorial
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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
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