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Rhododendrons and azaleas at Mellerstain

date_range 31st May, 2025

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Pink Rhododendrons frame a grass pathway at Mellerstain House., Mellerstain House
Mellerstain will be a special open day in conjunction with Scotland's Garden Scheme, to celebrate the garden and grounds at their finest. At the end of May come and see the glorious colour of rhododendrons and azaleas.

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.

Look out for the Highland cattle and Hebridean sheep too!

The garden is open all year round, 1 January - 31 December, 11am-5pm, and the House Tours and Courtyard Café are available from April 7 - September 30.

A map is available of the woodland and lakeside walks, picnic spots are available and the café is open during the summer season.
11:00 to 17:00 - Saturday 31st May
Pink Rhododendrons frame a grass pathway at Mellerstain House., Mellerstain House
Mellerstain House
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Address:

Gordon
TD3 6LG