Mellerstain, (also known as Whitesyde), Earlston, Scotland

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Brief description of site

Mellerstain comprises mid-18th century parkland, lawns framed by hedges sweeping down to a lake, and early 20th-century formal terraced gardens around the house. The main terrace has parterre beds punctuated by topiary shapes and leads down to a circular formal pool. There is a separate enclosed garden with a thatched cottage in it and informal box-edged flower beds.

Brief history of site

Mellerstain has been in the hands of the Baillie family since the mid-17th century. The grounds were laid out in the mid-18th century and the policies extended later in the century. Reginald Blomfield redesigned the garden in about 1909.

Location information:

OS Landranger Map Sheet Number:	74	Grid Ref:	NT649392
Latitude:	55.64507	Longitude:	-2.559239

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