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Garden Name: Kildrummy Castle Gardens
Last Modified: 26/01/2011
Garden ID: 0490

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Owner: Kildrummy Castle Gardens Trust
Address:
Alford
Aberdeenshire

Postcode: AB33 8RA
County: Scotland

tel: 019755 71203
fax: 01975 571203
website: www.kildrummy-castle-gardens.co.uk
email: information {at} kildrummy-castle-gardens.co.uk

Features: 
Free Guided Tours
Museum
Art Exhibition

English Heritage Grade:


Opening Times:
1st Apr - 31st Oct; 7 days a week; 10am - 5 pm; for groups by appointment.
SGS day Suns 5th June; and 2nd Oct; 10am - 5pm

Best Times of Year to Visit: 
May - June
Sept - Oct

To see: 
Rhododendrons, primulas
autumn colours

National Collection: 


National Garden Scheme days: no
Comments: SGS day Suns 5th June; and 2nd Oct; 10am - 5pm

Parties / Coaches: Yes 
Comments: 

Viewing by Appointment: Yes
Comments:  

House Open for Viewing: no
Comments: 

Admission Prices:
Adult £3.50; Over 60's £3; child free.

Parking: Yes
Lavatories: Yes
Disabled Access: Yes
Shop: Yes
Plants for Sale: Yes
Lunches: No
Teas: Yes
Refreshments: Yes
Picnics: Yes
Dogs allowed: No
Only on Lead: No
Events: No

Other Facilities:



Designer: Backhouse of York in 1904
Description of Garden:
Kildrummy Castle Gardens were created in the ancient quarry below the mediaeval castle, the ruins of which provide a wonderful backdrop. The bridge spanning the garden is a copy of the famous Brig o' Balgownie and reflects beautifully on the largest of the four ponds which play host to a wide range of water plants. The quarry, left behind after the building of the castle in the 12th century, is now planted with fine examples of alpines and shrubs. Kildrummy Castle Gardens offer peace and tranquility in an idyllic setting.


History: 


Local Inns: 


Accomodation: 
Kildrummy Castle Hotel

Restaurants: 


Village/Town/Sightseeing: 
Alford 10 miles
Huntly 17 miles

on Castle Trail and Whisky Trail