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Gardens in Scotland (N-Z)
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Pitmedden Garden
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Pitmedden,
Grampian
Formal garden with elaborate floral designs, first created in the 17th century. The formal garden is best visited in July and August when 30-40,000 annuals are in bloom. Herb and wildlife gardens. Woodland walk and nature trail where rare breeds of livestock or endangered species can be viewed. Museum of Farming Life on the 100-acre estate has implements, artifacts and domestic utensils.
Pitmedden,
Grampian,
Scotland , AB41 7PD
Location: on A920, 1 m (1.6 km) W Pitmedden
Website: Pitmedden Garden
Phone: 0844 493 2177
Fax: 0844 493 2178
National Trust for Scotland
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Priorwood Garden
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Melrose,
Borders
Orchard includes historic apple trees. Most of the plants grown are suitable for drying. Flower arrangements are for sale in the shop. Courses on flower arrangement are offered.
Melrose,
Borders,
Scotland , TD6 9PX
Location: off A6091 next to the Abbey
Website: Priorwood Garden
Phone: 0844 493 2257
National Trust for Scotland
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Prop of Ythsie
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Tarves,
Grampian
Square tower built in 1861 that has a view over the area - 91 steps to the top.
Haddo Estate,
Tarves,
Grampian,
Scotland
Location: in a field at the highest point of the Haddo Estate, B999
Website: Prop of Ythsie
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Royal Botanic Garden
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Edinburgh,
Lothian
70 acres of beautiful, landscaped grounds.
Edinburgh,
Lothian,
Scotland , EH3 5LR
Location: off A902, one m (1.6 km) N city centre
Website: Royal Botanic Garden
Phone: 0131 552 7171
Fax: 0131 248 2901
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The Pineapple
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Airth,
Central Scotland
A structure in the shape of a pineapple, 45 ft high, built in 1761 as a garden retreat. Surrounded by an orchard and woodland.
Dunmore Park,
Airth,
Stirling,
Central Scotland,
Scotland , FK2 8LU
Location: N Airth, 7 m E Stirling, off A905, then off B9124
Website: The Pineapple
Phone: 0844 4932 132
National Trust for Scotland
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Threave Garden
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Castle Douglas,
Dumfries and Galloway
64 acres include 200 varieties of daffodils. Herbaceous beds, heather garden, trees. Visitor Centre with exhibition. Estate trails and bird hides.
Castle Douglas,
Dumfries and Galloway,
Scotland , DG7 1RX
Location: 1 m W Castle Douglas, off A75
Website: Threave Garden
Email: threave@nts.org.uk
Phone: 0844 4932 245
Fax: 0844 4932 243
National Trust for Scotland
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Torosay Castle
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Craignure,
Strathclyde
Scottish baronial style built in mid 1800's. Formal terraces and gardens with 2 mile footpath to Duart Castle. The Statue Walk has life size limestone figures. Collection of rhododendrons. Walled garden, oriental garden.
Craignure,
Isle of Mull,
Strathclyde,
Scotland , PA65 6AY
Location: 1 ½ miles (2.4 km) SE Craignure on Duart Bay, reached from the ferry dock by narrow gauge railway or special launch service from Oban
Website: Torosay Castle
Email: torosay@aol.com
Phone: 01680 812 421
Fax: 01680 812 470
Historic Houses Association
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