Autumnal Colour at Mellerstain

See the grounds of Mellerstain House in a blaze of stunning autumn colours in the last of three special open days in conjunction with Scotland's Garden Scheme.

The house, designed by Robert Adam, is set in 100 acres of mature parkland, formal gardens and lakeside walks. The formal gardens to the south of the house were designed in 1910 by Sir Reginald Blomfield in an Italianate style sympathetic to the earlier 18th century layout. These beautiful terraces with herbaceous borders and yew trees lead to lower terraces via a cryptoporticus, and then a sweeping expanse of lawn descends to the lake. Among the sturdy oaks and majestic beeches in the north parkland, you’ll find an enchanting tiny thatched cottage discreetly tucked away with its own parterre garden.

The garden is open year round, 1 January - 31 December, 11am-5pm.