Search for the name, locality, period or a feature of a locality. You'll then be taken to a map showing results.

Brechin Castle, Walled Garden

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

Access 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

Walled Garden

Purpose

Ornamental Garden

Principal Building

Castle

Period

Late 18th Century

Survival

Extant

Hectares

5.3

Open to the public

Yes