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Castles and Gardens Your Detailed Itinerary of southern Scotland free!) magnificent views of the towerhouse. View from the outside Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 rolling Borders countryside from the only. Take the B712 south east for restored ramparts of Hume . Dawyck Botanic Garden. From From Prestwick take the coast road, Divert from the A75 for Continue east via , taking Minor roads here also lead on to Dawyck, there is a choice of the A719, A77 by way of Culzean , with the distinctive the coastal B725 to visit Mellerstain, another large crosscountry routes westwards for Castle southwards through Girvan, outline of MacLellan’s Castle on the Castle. This is a countryhouse set in imposing Prestwick, including the A72/A73 then continuing south to discover town skyline. This 16th-century moated medieval fortress of a grounds. via Biggar, then the A70 via some of the fine gardens around work is transitional, showing the unique triangular design. Continue Muirkirk and Cumnock. the ‘hammerhead’ of the Rinns of changing priorities of the time – the coastal route to Gretna, taking Galloway, including Logan Botanic from defensive needs to comfort the A7/B6357/B6399 for Garden. Contrasting with the and prestige. Kirkcudbright has a in its lonely Day 5 grand themes and vistas of Castle fascinating artistic heritage thanks setting in the hills. Then continue Continue to go west, with a Kennedy Gardens, smaller-scale to its connections to the artists’ north for Hawick and Jedburgh, possible diversion north along the planting schemes such as group known as ‘The Glasgow with Monteviot House Gardens A68 for . The Gardens and Glenwhan Gardens Boys’, notably EA Hornel. Visit his nearby. These attractive riverside magnificent castle here has a offer plenty for the enthusiast. They former home, Broughton House, gardens have a terrace, rose history going back to the 13th are also reminders of the gentle which also features a garden with garden, herbaceous garden, century, with extensive climate and mild airs enjoyed by some Japanese elements. From pinetum and water garden. re-modelling and extensions taking the area, especially appreciated by Kirkcudbright, go north-east for place over the centuries. a range of southern hemisphere and , Alternatively, head for Melrose with plants to be seen in gardens here, on an island in the river. (Ring the Day 4 nearby Abbotsford, Sir Walter as well as rhododendrons and bell and the boatman will take you Scott’s mansion and Priorwood Head for Kelso to visit Floors azaleas. After exploring some of across.) Also within easy reach is Garden, specialising in flowers for Castle, then take A698 east for the gardens here, go east on the Threave Garden. Continue east drying, within Melrose itself, next to Coldstream and The Hirsel Estate. The information contained in this publication is as supplied A75 for the Newton Stewart area. for Dalbeattie, then take the the Abbey. From the Melrose area, to VisitScotland and to the best of VisitScotland’s knowledge The parkland gardens here are is correct at the time of going to press. VisitScotland can coastal loop to Dumfries. follow the valley of the River Tweed accept no responsibility for any errors or omissions. Journey noted for their rhododendrons in westwards by the A72. Kailzie times and frequency are accurate at the time of going to spring. Turn north by A6112 for print but may be subject to change. April 2015. Gardens lies on the south side of VisitScotland is committed to ensuring that our natural Manderston, a magnificent the river, between Innerleithen and environment and built heritage, upon which tourism is so Edwardian residence near the town dependent, is safeguarded for future generations to enjoy. , close to House. Cover: , near Dumfries © Paul Tomkins, of Duns. Then go west on the On a commanding riverside site just VisitScotland/Scottish Viewpoint A6105. A short diversion to the west of Peebles, is Additional photography: National Trust for Scotland south means you can enjoy (for an imposing 14th-century L-plan To search over 7,000 quality assured For information, inspiration and more accommodations, from bed and breakfasts itineraries online check out: to castles go to: www.visitscotland.com www.visitscotland.com Spend time in the South of Scotland and you will soon be struck by the choice of gardens to visit, especially in Galloway, where the mildness from the Gulf Stream encourages adventurous gardening. Meanwhile, the old days of Border warfare and conflict are reflected by a legacy of castles and fortresses. Castles and Gardens Some of these, in turn, developed into the stately homes and mansions which delight today’s visitors. of southern Scotland 13-CASTLES_GARDENS_SOUTH_S_MAP_FINAL.pdf 1 3/17/2015 10:47:53 AM SANDAY ROUSAY A966 Eday © MFAtech Maps STRONSAY A967 1 www.digital-map.org A986 Kirkwall [email protected] Stromness A965 ORKNEY +44 (0) 207 871 1332 A964 Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right 2011 A960 St Margaret’s Hope 0 12.5 25 50 Kilometers HOY A961SOUTH Burwick RONALDSAY 0 5 10 20 30 40 Miles Gills Bay abster Durness Scr A836 John o’ Groats Melvich LOGAN BOTANIC GARDEN – An Port of Ness Bettyhill Thurso outstation of ’s Royal Botanic A857 A99 Tongue Gardens and especially noted for its A838 A882 Arnol Wick collections of Australasian tree-ferns, A836 Scourie cabbage palms and other tender species. 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FLOORS CASTLE – Home of the Duke of MANDERSTON – Sometimes described as MELLERSTAIN – A Georgian mansion with art – Sometimes DAWYCK BOTANIC GARDEN – Large-scale Roxburghe, this large and sumptuous house the ‘swansong’ of the countryhouse this late collection and period furniture. Extensively described as the oldest inhabited house in plantings in one of Britain’s finest woodland holds extensive collections of art, tapestries (Edwardian) design exhibits great opulence landscaped grounds and terraced gardens offer Scotland, 12th-century Traquair has been gardens – superb arboretum with 300 year old and porcelain. including its unique silver staircase. Extensive an open vista to a parkland lake. visited by 27 Scottish monarchs. There is also trees, including some of Britain’s tallest. Winding formal and woodland gardens. an onsite brewery. walks, excellent autumn colours and also spring rhododendron displays.