Description:
The Walled Garden was created by the Russell family in the late 1800s, showcasing their love of horticulture. In 2013, local mental health charity Fife Employment Access Trust took ownership of the park. Since then the garden has been regenerated by volunteers and clients. There is a sensory area, attractive herbaceous borders, specimen trees and plenty of ornithological interest. Benches and picnic tables, perfect for day trips or quiet reflection. Visitors can enjoy The Cottage Window Café, the real earth wildlife hide designed by Becky Little overlooking a pond with dipping platform, and a Giant Redwood Trail. In 2026 FEAT will open the renovated, B-listed Flax Mill as a multi-purpose visitor centre.
Directions: Accessible from the A915 heading east of Leven to St Andrews. Turn opposite Blacketyside Farm Shop, follow the road to the car park. Garden entrance is just beyond the cottages. Accessible on foot/bicycle along the Fife Coastal Path. Buses operate a hail and ride service at the main entrance on the A915.
