Introduction
The sloping walled garden at Brechin Castle has a unique undulating outline and was largely constructed in 1777. There are two additional semicircular areas, one of which was built after 1868. The other contains early-19th-century glasshouses. There is an upper terrace walk with an early-20th-century yew hedge along its length. The extensive planting consists mostly of ornamental conifers and shrubs, both in lawns and in shrub beds.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Telephone
01356 648 631Access contact details
Open occasionally under Scotland's Gardens Scheme. For details see: http://www.dalhousieestates.co.uk/activities/castle-gardens/
Owners
The Earl and Countess of Dalhousie
- History
Period
- 18th Century
- Late 18th Century
- Features & Designations
Designations
Historic Environment Scotland Listed Building
- Reference: Sundial, fountain and columns surmounted by vases
- Grade: B
Historic Environment Scotland Listed Building
- Reference: Walled Garden
- Grade: B
Features
- Ornamental Pond
- Description: A lily pond at the end of a gravel walk.
- Hedge
- Greenhouse
- Description: The 'Gardener's House', a glasshouse between the two semicircular areas, which houses Rhododendron dalhousie.
- Key Information
Type
Garden
Purpose
Ornamental
Principal Building
Domestic / Residential
Period
18th Century
Survival
Extant
Hectares
5.3
Open to the public
Yes