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The Old Manse

Sandhead, Stranraer DG9 9JT
Geoff and Teri Birch
T:01776 830455 birchteri@gmail.com
Current Openings:
By arrangement 1 June - 30 September (2025)
Admission £5.00, children free.
Nominated charity: Board Of Trustees Of The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh 60%.
Description: A garden for plant lovers recently designed, landscaped and planted by the current owners. Comprising about half an acre, the garden is surrounded by stone walls and features a natural burn, two bridges, a Japanese inspired slope border, a formal parterre, a rose garden, rockeries and a shady woodland area. The Old Manse is close to Logan Botanic Gardens and enjoys the same temperate climate making a range of unusual and interesting planting possible. The colour themed borders include herbaceous perennials, shrubs, young trees, alpines, roses, grasses and bulbs which ensure continuity of interest throughout the seasons. 

Directions: From Stranraer take the A716 south following signs for Drummore; past Sandhead, look for a tourist sign for Kirkmadrine Stones and Clachanmore and turn immediately right. The Old Manse is on the corner on the right (known locally as Doctors’ Corner’. A bus service is available from Stranraer and stops at Doctors’ Corner.

The listing location on a map.