There are several follies at Kenmore: Taymouth Castle, built in 1830; the Rustic Lodges in 1840; the Hermitage in the early 19th century; and the Fort in 1760 (now let as a holiday cottage). Some of the Rustic Lodges have entire trees as supports; some are fake miniature castles. The Hermitage is dilapidated with a grotto/tunnel.
Kenmore,
Tayside,
Scotland
At the base of the castle rock at Stirling, beside a modern road, are a series of earthworks which show the outline of an early 17th century formal garden. The garden may have been created in 1628 for King Charles I, hence the name 'King's Knot'. The garden is known locally as the 'cup and saucer'.
Dumbarton Road,
Stirling,
Central Scotland,
Scotland
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Garden Heritage Rating:? Location: Below the castle rock at Stirling, by the junction of the B8051 and Dumbarton Road
Dramatically sited on the extreme edge of a high hill overlooking the Tay River. Built in the early 19th century, it consists of a round tower set between walls, battlements and arches. The surrounding land is a country park with nature trails through the woods.
Bridgend,
Perth,
Tayside,
Scotland
17th century gardens surround an elegant country house overlooking Loch Leven. Both gardens and house were designed by Sir William Bruce in 1685. Bruce was a fascinating character; a courtier and statesman with a passion for architecture. He was the first true classical architect in Scotland, and was variously compared by his contemporaries to Inigo Jones and Sir Christopher Wren. His other major works beyond his own house at Kinross were the rebuilding of Holyrood House in Edinburgh, Hopetoun House, and Thirlstane Castle.
Kinross,
Tayside,
Scotland,
KY13 7ET
'Scotland's most exotic garden' - a lush Southern Hemisphere garden on the Rinns of Galloway, in a location warmed by the Gulf Stream, creating a perfect micro-climate for exotic and tropical plants to flourish. Logan is a horticulturalist's delight; a garden where tender and unusual varieties of plants provide colourful displays throughout the seasons.
Three-acre walled garden with collection of old-fashioned roses and herbaceous borders. National Bonsai Collection for Scotland. 400-yea-old clipped yew trees, woodland walk.
Balerno,
Edinburgh,
Lothian,
Scotland,
EH14 7AF
Built between 1897 and 1900. Perched on a hill overlooking the town. A supposed copy of the Coliseum. A public garden is located inside the hollow shell. Steep steps climb to the top of the hill.
Oban,
Strathclyde,
Scotland
1000-year-old yew trees, walled kitchen garden, parterre, topiary, dovecote. 15th century castle (not open to the public) on the grounds. Parts of the grounds were used in the film Rob Roy.
Perth,
Tayside,
Scotland,
PH2 7SW
This is a living hedge planted in 1746 and is the tallest hedge in the world. It is 100 ft (30m) high and spans 586 yards (539m). It is located right on the highway, so drive slowly by for best viewing.
Meikleour,
Tayside,
Scotland
This folly is perched on the top of a restaurant. Built in 1686, it started life as a windmill, then became a signal tower in the 1800's.
Leith,
Edinburgh,
Lothian,
Scotland
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