Culzean Castle, Walled Garden, Kirkoswald, Scotland
Record Id: 3780
Site is open to the public. Opening may be limited, please check Visitor Information for any restrictions.
Part/component area of: Culzean Castle
Brief description of site
The mid-18th-century walled garden at Culzean Castle is situated one kilometre from the house and protected from salt-laden winds by tree planting. It is divided in two by a central wall and has ornamental gates dated 1786. In one section there are restored glasshouses, ornamental plantings and an early-20th-century grotto. Some fruit, vegetables and flowers for cutting are grown in the other section, which is distinguished by double herbaceous borders running the full length of the garden.
Brief history of site
The walls of the garden were built in 1752.
Location information:
Address: Culzean Castle, Maybole, South Ayrshire, KA19 8LE
Locality: Kirkoswald
Local Authorities:
South Ayrshire
Historical County: Ayrshire
| OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: | 70 | Grid Ref: | NS 231098 |
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| Latitude: | 55.35028 | Longitude: | -4.791635 |
Directions:
Culzean Castle can be reached by bus with a one mile walk to the castle and visitor centre.
The Castle is on National Cycle Route 7, and the nearest station is at Maybole 4 miles away.
Key information:
Form of site: walled garden
Purpose of site: ornamental garden
Plant type/environment: walled garden
Site first created: 1752
Main period of development: Mid 18th century
Survival: Extant
Site Size (Hectares): 2.5
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