Description:
1 Castle Street (NEW)
1 Castle Street, Brechin DD9 6JN (Bob and Pam Thomson): A mature, south facing, town garden featuring a variety of shrubs, including various hydrangeas, as well as colourful perennials.
Bishops Walk
11A Argyll St, Brechin DD9 6JL (Steff and Mike Eyres): A collection of acers grown successfully for years in large pots greets you as you access the unexpected door after viewing several different planting areas. You will find a hidden, walled garden planted with scented climbing and shrub roses, lavenders, perennials and evergreen shrubs and conifers including an established Wollemi, the prehistoric tree recently discovered.
Brechin Cathedral Allotments
Chanory Wynd, Brechin DD9 6EU (Brechin Cathedral Allotments Gardeners): Eleven varied plots reflect the interests and personalities of each plot holder and include fruit, vegetables and herbs. A unique feature is the historical ‘College Well’ used by medieval monks.
Kirkton Cottage
Aberlemno DD8 3PE (George Henry and Susan Norris): Nestled in a dip beside a stream, this country cottage garden is packed with plants. Mown grass paths meander among mature trees, shrubs and perennials in borders, island beds and rockeries. Rustic steps lead to raised vegetable beds, greenhouse and a prolific nursery area.
Lower Duncraig
2 Castle Street, Brechin DD9 6JN (Jan and Andrew Crow): A densely planted, small town garden including rambling roses and a small wildlife pond.
Directions: Most gardens are located around the town of Brechin. Look for the SGS yellow signs. A map with directions will be provided with tickets.
Other details: Tickets and teas available at St Andrews Episcopal Church hall, Argyll Street, Brechin, DD9 6JL
