Grampian - Gardens to Visit
Garden: The gardens at Crathes Castle are the lifetime achievement of the late Sir James and Lady Burnett. There are over 3 acres with eight superb walled gardens that include herbaceous borders and many unusual plants. Beautiful colour, interesting shapes and designs are incorporated into 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, and a great yew hedge dating from the early 1700's. There is also a visitor centre with exhibits and displays on the history of the garden.
Crathes, Banchory, Grampian, Scotland, AB31 5QJ
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Part of the University of Aberdeen, the Cruickshank Botanic Garden began in 1898 and feature a large collection of alpine plants, colourful herbaceous borders, dwarf conifers, a rose garden, sunken garden, and a water garden.
University of Aberdeen, St Machar Drive, Aberdeen, Grampian, Scotland, AB24 3UU
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Duthie Park in Aberdeen dates to the late Victorian period and is home to a Winter Gardens that houses rare and unusual plants from around the world. Duthie is one of the most popular gardens in Britain.
Polmuir Road, Aberdeen, Grampian, Scotland, AB11 7TH
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The historic gardens at Pitmedden date to 1675 and were established by Sir Alexander Seton, Lord Advocate under Charles II. Seton wanted a garden that carried on the fashionable formal style made famous at Versailles in France and echoed in Scotland at Kinross House, near Loch Leven.
Pitmedden, Ellon, Grampian, Scotland, AB41 7PD
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