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Gardens in Scotland (K-M)
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Kenmore Follies
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Kenmore,
Central Scotland
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,
Central Scotland,
Scotland
Location: on A827
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Kinnoull Hill Tower
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Perth,
Central Scotland
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,
Central Scotland,
Scotland
Location: on A90 by exit 11 from M90
Website: Kinnoull Hill Tower
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Logan Botanic Garden
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Ardwell,
Dumfries and Galloway
Exotic Southern Hemisphere garden. At the Fish Pond is a folly - a castellated keeper's house and bathhouse.
Ardwell,
Dumfries and Galloway,
Scotland , DG9 9ND
Location: on minor road off A716, 1 m (1.6 km) S Ardwell
Email: logan@rbge.org.uk
Phone: 01776 860 231
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Malleny Garden
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Balerno,
Lothian
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
Location: off A70 at Balerno, 3 m (5 km) S Edinburgh
Website: Malleny Garden
Phone: 0844 4932 123
National Trust for Scotland
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McCaig's Folly
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Oban,
Strathclyde
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
Location: on A85
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Megginch Castle Gardens
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Perth,
Central 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,
Central Scotland,
Scotland , PH2 7SW
Location: 8 m E Perth, on A90
Phone: 01821 642 222
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Meikleour Hedge
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Meikleour,
Central Scotland
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,
Central Scotland,
Scotland
Location: on A984/A93 near Meikleour and south of Rattray
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Mertoun House Gardens
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St Boswells,
Borders
26 acres of grounds with walled garden and dovecote.
St Boswells,
Borders,
Scotland , TD6 0EA
Location: off A68/A699 at St Boswells
Website: Mertoun House Gardens
Phone: 01835 823 236
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Mylne's Mill
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Leith,
Lothian
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
Location: on A901
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