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Little Sparta

Little Sparta
Dunsyre
Lanark
South Lanarkshire
ML11 8NG

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Area: Scotland
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Overview Map (30 Km)
Detailed Map (1.5 Km)

Visitor Information

www.littlesparta.co.uk

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Little Sparta
Scotland
All details updated* as of: 20/02/2008

Disabled information plus mobility and walking aids

Opening Days and Hours

15thJune - 14th Oct; Fri & Sun; 2.30pm - 5pm

Parties / Coaches: Yes

Groups / Coaches need Appointment: Yes

House Open for Viewing: No

National Garden Scheme days: No

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Admission Prices

Adult £10

Onsite Facilities

Parking: No
Lavatories: No
Disabled Access: No

Shop: No
Plants for Sale: No
Lunches: No

Teas: No
Light Refreshment: No
Picnics: No

Dogs Allowed: No
On Lead only: No
Special Events: No

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Garden Features

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Description of Garden

Designer: Dr Ian Hamilton Finlay

Little Sparta is truly a poet's paradise. The garden, created by Dr Ian Hamilton Finlay, combines sensual planting with the enigmatic, in the form of classical allusions, symbols and inscriptions. These features have drawn high praise to the contemporary garden for an originality and uniqueness, which is mirrored in the other works of the artist.

History of Garden

Finlay has transformed this farmstead since purchasing it in 1966. He said of its design, "The secret of gardening is composition. I have seen quite a few gardens where people have put in sculptures or artefacts. Mostly I think that they are not very satisfactory because they are interested in artefacts and they don't bother about the plants; they need to think about composition."

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*Information Updates
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The garden information above was last updated on 20/02/2008

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