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Two Gardens in Banchory Devenick

Banchory Devenick AB12 5XR
Angela and Derek Townsley & Jane and Terry O'Kelly
T:text 07712 528450 E:janeokelly868@gmail.com

Current Openings:

Description:

Pinetrees Cottage Banchory Devenick AB12 5XR (Angela and Derek Townsley): A mature garden set in three-quarters of an acre, filled with a wide range of hardy plants including rhododendrons, azaleas, acers, topiary and roses, with two ponds. An alpine house is fronted by stone troughs filled with rock plants. Set in a backdrop of mature pine trees to the north and open fields to the south.

Whin Cottage (NEW) Ardoe, Aberdeen AB12 5XT (Jane and Terry O'Kelly): A cottage garden of just under half an acre surrounded by farmland. It features a border of rhododendrons and azaleas, several mixed borders, two formal rose beds, a wildlife pond and four raised beds growing a variety of vegetables and flowers for the house. The garden reflects a love of colour and structure and an interest in wildlife.

Directions: Directions: Banchory Devenick is four miles from the Bridge of Dee. Whin Cottage: Take the B9077 out of Aberdeen. After approximately three miles turn left immediately after Banchory Devenick Church, signposted Banchory Devenick. Turn right after 100 metres and Whin Cottage is on the right immediately after you have turned. Pinetrees Cottage: do not turn right to Whin Cottage but continue up the hill to the T-junction and turn right. Next right is Butterywells Steading. Turn into opening and follow track, go around the back of farmhouse (Lochend) and continue on the track to Pinetrees Cottage. Parking: There is limited parking outside Whin Cottage but parking is available on the verge just before the turning to the cottage. More parking is available at Pinetrees Cottage and it would be possible to walk back down to Whin Cottage.

Other details: Plants for sale at Pinetrees Cottage.

Past Openings:

By arrangement 1 June - 31 July (2023)

Admission £6.00, children free.

Nominated charity: Fighting For Sight Aberdeen 60%.

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Friday/Saturday/Sunday, 9/10/11 June, 2pm - 5pm (2023)

Admission £6.00, children free.

Nominated charity: Fighting For Sight Aberdeen 60%.

Friday/Saturday/Sunday, 21/22/23 July, 2pm - 5pm (2023)

Admission £6.00, children free.

Nominated charity: Fighting For Sight Aberdeen 60%.