Storytelling in Autumnal Gardens

Monday 10 September, 2018

Join Scotland’s Gardens Scheme and The Scottish International Storytelling Festival in “Growing Stories”. A fun packed way to explore two spectacular gardens at Dalswinton House and Fingask Castle.  See gardens with new eyes once you hear stories, from local Storytellers, about their creation, history and interaction with the environment.

Fingask Castle
Fingask Castle ©Carolyn Bell

Fingask Castle
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There is many a tale to be told at Fingask. Alice in Wonderland topiary staggers across the lawn, bumping into stone globes and statues from three centuries. Historical and literary figures, steel shapes, black torsos, and belvederes are scattered among pleasure gardens first laid out in the 18th century. Three jolly drinkers: Burns, Tam O’Shanter and Souter Johnnie dominate the short yew walk above the castle. Both Bonnie Prince Charlie and his father are said to have approached the castle from the longer yew parade aptly named the King’s Walk.

Thursday 11 October, 2pm - 5pm
Admission £5.00, children free.

Dalswinton House

Keen to listen to stories about the maiden voyage of Britain’s first steamboat? Huddle around the boat itself to hear tales the brave Red Comyn, who lived at Dalswinton and was killed by Robert the Bruce in 1306. Or step back in time and hear tales about Romans who encamped upon the hills nearby. Soak in the garden's history and stand in awe at the large man made loch with island folly.

Sunday 21 October, 2pm - 5pm
Admission £5.00, children free.

The boat house on the man-made loch at Dalswinton House
The boat house on the man-made loch at Dalswinton House ©Val Corbett
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