Description:
St Blane's House
High Street, Dunblane FK15 0ER (Maud Crawford): St Blanes, is a well-established two-acre garden with a wide variety of trees, rhododendrons, azaleas and other shrubs with extensive perennial borders including a large bed of meconopsis. There is also a vegetable garden with polytunnels and short walks within a wooded area. Rhododendrons and azaleas from William Campbell's nursery will be on sale.
Cranford
Smithy Loan, Dunblane FK15 0HQ (Michael Gotz): Cranford is a small colourful cottage garden on a slope with well-established rhododendrons and azaleas - some with an unusual history. A winding path up to a tree cabin allows you to look down on the garden. The garden is not suitable for wheelchairs.
The Old Smiddy
Smithy Loan, Dunblane FK15 0HQ (Steve and Linda Bassett): The Old Smiddy is a constantly evolving, wildlife-friendly garden, full of cottage garden plants, trees and shrubs. Features include a small stream and ponds, a blacksmith-designed gate and handrails. There is a newly established rose area and a very productive set of compost bins. Pots of bulbs and herbs add interest to the courtyard. There will be cottage garden plants for sale. There is limited wheelchair access.
Directions: St Blane's is located opposite the library in Dunblane, and Smithy Loan is close by. Please park on the street, though there is blue badge parking at St Blane's.
Other details: A ticket available from St Blanes will give admission to all three gardens. Teas will be served in St Mary's Church Hall
