Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Balcarres

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Set on the south-facing slopes of Fife, with spectacular views over the Firth of Forth, Balcarres Garden is a summer haven welcoming visitors to explore its natural beauty.

About Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Balcarres

Listed Under Gardening Events / Charity and Fundraiser Events / Days Out Events / Family and Kids Events / Outdoor Events

Colinsburgh KY9 1HN
The Earl and Countess of Crawford and Balcarres
T:01333 340205 (Estate Office)

In July, the Rose Garden will be in full bloom, showcasing a mixture of David Austin shrub roses, hybrid tea, and floribunda varieties, offering a stunning display of colour and fragrance. Alongside the roses, the herbaceous borders will be alive with vibrant phlox, geranium, alstromeria, veronicastrum, aconitum, astrantia, campanula, nepeta, eryngium, macleaya, thalictrum, telekia and lythrum. The herbaceous borders, with their generous and informal planting style, offer a delightful contrast to the structure and formality of the lower terrace. Framed by magnificent 200-year-old yew hedges, the terrace provides a stunning architectural backdrop that enhances the natural beauty of the garden. Visitors will also enjoy the rich foliage along Mary's Walk and Chapel Walk, together with Jim's Grove, its woodland character a further must-see for plant enthusiasts. Balcarres Garden offers a perfect retreat for a summer's day.

Directions: Half-a-mile north of Colinsburgh off A942. Bus to Colinsburgh.

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