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The New Town Gardens, Dean Gardens

Introduction

The private town gardens on the north bank of the Water of Leith were designed by John Dick Peddie and James McNab in the mid-19th century. They consist of two terraces connected by paths and steps which give picturesque views to St Bernard's Well, a mineral spring within a classical temple designed by Alexander Nasmyth in 1789. The gardens have a particularly good display of spring bulbs.

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History

Period

  • Post Medieval (1540 to 1901)
  • Victorian (1837-1901)
Associated People
Features & Designations

Designations

  • Historic Environment Scotland An Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes in Scotland

  • Historic Environment Scotland Listed Building

  • Reference: St Bernard's Well

Features

  • Pavilion
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  • Spring
  • Terrace
  • Description: Two terraces connected by paths and steps.
  • Temple
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Key Information

Type

Garden

Purpose

Ornamental

Principal Building

Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces

Period

Post Medieval (1540 to 1901)

Survival

Extant

Hectares

5.5

References

References