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This exotic splash of wilderness is a Himalayan-style glen, set in the gentle hills of Argyll.
The sparkling waters of the Crarae Burn form the centrepiece for a woody paradise of rocky gorges, wooden bridges and thickets of maple, birch and evergreens, blending with sprays of flowers.
Crarae Garden was created in 1912 by Lady Grace Campbell, the aunt of intrepid plant hunter Reginald Farrer, who sourced trees and shrubs from China, Nepal and Tibet.
The garden hosts an amazingly varied collection of trees, some champions...
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Leith Hall, Garden & Estate
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Leith Hall has played witness to Scottish history since 1650, with ten generations of the Leith-Hay family having lived here until just after World War II. They donated the house to the National Trust for Scotland along with all their furnishings and art, making it one of the most complete collections in our care.
Your visit to Leith Hall will be by guided tour, giving a fascinating insight into the changing aspirations, needs and tastes of the Leith-Hay family over the centuries. There is also a military exhibition, telling the story of...
Brodick Castle, Garden & Country Park
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Teeming with history and surrounded by mountains, Brodick is every inch the quintessential island castle. The present building was fashioned in 1844, but the seat dates back centuries to when its strategic position overlooking the Firth of Clyde made Brodick a fortress to be reckoned with. The castle was the ancient seat of the Dukes of Hamilton and contains a fabulous collection of valuable artefacts.
Indoors, dark wood, heavy Victorian colours and sporting trophies hark back to an age of aristocratic leisure and luxury. After two years...
Barry Mill
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Peaceful Barry Mill might be a haven of tranquillity now, but it was once the beating heart of a rural community – supplying food, providing a place for trade and gossip, and witnessing the transition from a rural to an industrial society. The water-powered mill produced oatmeal and other foods, as well as providing work for local people, for almost 800 years – right up until 1982.
Step inside the mill and discover how engineering ingenuity provided a means to save the ‘daily grind’ of producing your own flour and meal. These ideas gave...
Huntly Castle
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With elaborate heraldry, carved fireplaces and refined decor, this palatial residence was a declaration of the power and wealth of the noble Gordon family. Standing on the site of a motte and bailey castle built in about 1190, Robert the Bruce granted Huntly to the Gordons after the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314. On your visit, you can enjoy the castle’s majestic location just outside Huntly, a pretty market town, where the rivers Bogie and Deveron meet. Tour the palace interiors to see treasures like the heraldic fireplaces in the lodgings of the marquis...
Drum Castle Garden & Estate
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The sweep of 700 years of history is stamped into Drum’s battlements, medieval square tower and sprawling extensions.
The Royal Forest and Tower of Drum were given to the Irvine family by Robert the Bruce in 1323. Later a Jacobean mansion house was added, and in the Victorian era the lower hall was converted to a library, now containing a mighty 4,000 books.
The beautiful Garden of Historic Roses is divided into quadrants that show how roses have been cultivated from the 17th to the 20th century.
The ancient oak forest...
Aberdour Castle and Gardens
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Aberdour Castle was built in the 1100s and went on to serve generations of three noble families – including a Regent of Scotland.
The Douglas family left their mark, raising the height of the hall-house to make Aberdour into a more typical tower house castle and adding further ranges of buildings. Explore the impressive complex and its delightful walled garden and terraces. See the large and imposing suite of buildings from the 12th to the 17th century with the grand hall-house, thought to be the oldest standing stone castle in Scotland. There is...
Dumbarton Castle
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Dumbarton Castle’s history spans hundreds of years – as well as being an important royal castle in the Middle Ages, Dumbarton was also a mighty garrison fortress with defences being packed with guns and saw military action as recently as the Second World War. In 1548, Mary, Queen of Scots was brought to Dumbarton Castle for safety before she sailed to France. On your visit, you can climb the White Tower Crag for stunning views, take in the artillery fortifications to see fine examples of early 18th-century military architecture, and enter the Governor’s...
Greenbank Garden
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For gardening inspiration, Greenbank Garden is unbeatable. This surprising oasis of tranquillity and beauty is set less than a mile from Glasgow’s bustling Southside suburbs. It’s also an impressive celebration of west coast domestic gardening, featuring more than 3,600 named species of plants.
Greenbank was built for Robert Allason in the 1760s – he made his money as a tobacco merchant and slave trader in the days when Glasgow was the second city of the British Empire. The walled garden was built at the same time as the house, and both...
Newhailes House & Gardens
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With its rococo interiors, Italian marble fireplaces, Chinese sitting room and impressive fine art collection, Newhailes House has always been a place of innovation and creativity. And we’re keeping this spirit of creativity alive by collaborating with local artists. Anna (A.M.Ceramic) is our resident potter and is on site at weekends – you can purchase her beautiful pottery directly from her studio. Keep an eye out for sculpture installations around the estate too.
As you take a relaxing stroll through our grounds, see what wildlife you...
Inveresk Lodge Garden
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Wander through wild meadows and woodland and bring your own nets and try some pond dipping from the platform.
*From the train station, walk 2 minutes to Whitehill Gardens and get the number 30 bus (Musselburgh) to Rothesay Place, from here its a 10 minute walk to Inveresk Lodge Garden.*
House Of Dun & Montrose Basin Nature Reserve
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With stunning vistas overlooking Montrose Basin and set amid glorious gardens and woodland, House of Dun is every inch the perfect 18th-century laird’s home – and a fantastic day out for all the family. Built in 1743 to replace the medieval tower house that had been home to the Erskine family since 1375, the house is filled with treasures that tell the stories of the people who lived here.
*From Montrose station catch the number 30 to House of Dun Road End*