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high Mathernock Farm Open on Sunday 13th June 2021, 2pm to 5pm. Entry £4, children free. https://scotlandsgardens.org/high-mathernock-farm/
While we take every opportunity to ensure the details for Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Carruth are accurate, we always advise that you contact the event organiser before setting out for the event to avoid disappointment. All information (whether in text or photographs) is given in good faith but should not be relied upon as being a statement of representation or fact.
A south-facing half-acre garden planted by the present owner, comprising different areas for relaxation and contemplation. A productive vegetable patch with all-yearround produce, areas of colourful planting, shrubs and a modified Zen garden with pond and fish. New for 2021 is a herbalist’s garden and areas planted for perfume and to attract bees. •
DIRECTIONS: From Kilmacolm cross, head north on Port Glasgow Road towards Port Glasgow. Just out of the village take left onto Auchenbothie Road. Approximately a quarter-of-a-mile take a left under the bridge (Penny’s Arch) onto Auchentiber Road and carry on for 1.2 miles. High Mathernock Farm is on the left. There will be SGS signs.
Open Garden: Carruth On Sunday 30th May 2021, from 2pm to 5pm. Entry £5, children free. https://scotlandsgardens.org/carruth/ Explore 20 acres of long-established rhododendrons, woodland with good bluebells, young arboretum and lawn gardens when private garden Carruth opens its doors as part of Scotland’s Gardens Scheme! Over 20 acres of long-established rhododendrons, woodland with good bluebells, young arboretum and lawn gardens in a lovely landscaped setting. New landscaping carried out in 2020. •
DIRECTIONS: Access from the B786 Kilmacolm/Lochwinnoch road. From Bridge of Weir take the Torr Road until you get to the B786. Turn right and after about 100 yards, the garden entrance is on the right. About three-and-a-half miles from Kilmacolm and five-and-a-half miles from Lochwinnoch on the B786.
Newmills Cottage © Patricia Allan
Newmills Cottage Open on Sunday 6th June 2021, from 2pm to 5pm. Entry £4.00, children free. https://scotlandsgardens.org/newmills-cottage/ Surviving mill in a series of five built in 1864. Well-established colourful garden on different levels sloping down to the burn. The garden is divided into different areas with pots and hanging baskets filling areas which cannot be planted. There is also a pond. Steps down to the garden are steep but it can be accessed from a gate on the road if needed and can still be seen from the lower level. The garden has been extended since first opening in 2014 and there have been a few small changes since the last opening in 2017. •
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DIRECTIONS: Approach from the Roadhead roundabout near Lochwinnoch (junction of A760/A737). Take turning by Powerdoors onto Auchengrange Hill. At the T junction turn left onto Belltrees Road. Drive for 20 seconds then turn right. Single track road, garden is on the left after one mile. Follow SGS signs.
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