Gardens
Taking a look at Scotland’s gardens of note
A new TV series looking at some of Scotland’s most important gardens is coming to our TV screens. Green-fingered Murdo Macdonald visits some of the country’s gardens of note, to explore their design, plant-life, setting and history. In the first programme, to be shown on Monday, February 15, Murdo travels to Fochabers in Moray to…
Read MoreFirst signs of spring showing at Brodie Castle
The National Trust for Scotland’s Brodie Castle is already looking forward to spring, as some of its daffodil bulbs are starting to sprout. The famous Brodie daffodils are beginning to poke their green shoots through the snow, showing that spring is well and truly on its way. The historic estate, which is cared for by…
Read MoreHow to work out the value of a piece of art
Andrew Kay hand forges his award-winning wildlife sculptures from solid mild steel. His work can be seen gracing the landscape and gardens both in Britain and abroad, with his client list including peers, viscounts, countesses, and celebrities, including Richard Curtis and Sir Tom Stoppard. Here, he shares advice in relation to the pricing of art.…
Read MoreBotanics invites heroes to lights show
HEROES from the emergency services are being invited to the opening of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh’s Christmas lights display. Some 200 “Blue Light” card holders will be asked to come along to the launch of the trail, which will be open for 32 nights. Regius Keeper Simon Milne said: “The opening of Christmas at…
Read MoreIf you go down to the woods tonight…
HOPETOUN House’s “Wondrous Woods” lighting trail opened last night. The stately home near South Queensferry will host the light show until 15 November. The Earl of Hopetoun said: “It is thrilling for me to see the grounds come to life after dark with all the creative lighting and effects that are planned. “This is the…
Read MoreForth Grass Machinery: Garden machinery specialist
FORTH Grass Machinery is a family business based in Dalgety Bay, Fife. We’ve been supplying clients across Fife, Perth, Edinburgh and the Lothians with high quality garden machinery, plant and chainsaw equipment since 2009. We offer a full range of services from sales, hire, parts and service all backed by friendly, expert advice. We’re fully…
Read MoreCambo Gardens unveils outdoor events programme
EIGHT “makers’ market weekends” are being held at Cambo Gardens in Fife over the autumn and winter to promote local food, crafts and gifts. This weekend features an “autumn plant and produce market”, showcasing the gardens’ plants, fruits and vegetables. Five “wood-fired feasts” will also be held on Saturdays and a Sunday during October and…
Read MoreScotland’s first drive-through apple harvest
THE National Trust for Scotland’s Pitmedden Garden near Ellon held what’s been heralded as the nation’s first drive-through apple harvest at the weekend. Around 400 kilograms of apples and pears were sold to guests in 112 cars. Monique Lanz, visitor services supervisor at Pimedden Garden, said: “Our apple day is the most popular event in…
Read MoreInveraray may open in winter as guests return
INVERARAY Castle may open in November and December for the first time if there’s enough demand after the Argyll landmark welcomed its first visitors of the year. The castle and its gardens reopened last month, with the first 200 guests receiving free tablet. The site intends to open from Thursdays to Mondays until the end…
Read MoreGardens, museums and attractions reopening
MORE and more museums, galleries, gardens and other tourist attractions are reopening throughout Scotland as the nation continues to bounce back from the coronavirus lockdown. National Museums Scotland this morning announced that five of its sites will reopen in the coming weeks. The National Museum of Flight near North Berwick will open on 5 August,…
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