Description:
Traditional 19th-century garden of five acres approached through an avenue of magnificent oaks. Mature trees, six classified by the National Tree Register as 'remarkable', including a monkey puzzle (1852, one of the first 12 brought to Scotland), sequoias, Douglas fir and a variety of hollies. Reinstated and new herbaceous borders. Rhododendron and azalea beds. Recently-planted spring and summer flowering meadow areas with a variety of fruit and nut trees. Beehive and a productive vegetable garden. A new larch pergola with climbing roses and clematis. Grass paths meander through a pond area with shrubs and mature trees. A pinetum with 25 different varieties. Garden emphasis on wildlife habitat as well as aesthetics. Resident red squirrels. Plentiful and varied birdlife.
Directions: On the A94 about ½ mile beyond Perth and before Scone, turn right signed Murrayshall Country Estate. After about a mile pass an electricity substation on the left, then go round a right bend and Bonhard House drive entrance is straight ahead (on a sharp left bend). From Balbeggie turn left just over a mile short of Scone signposted Bonhard. After about ½ mile take the first right turn. Bonhard House is about 1½ miles down this lane, about a mile beyond Murrayshall Country Estate. The drive entrance is on the left on a sharp right bend.
