Scotland’s Gardens Scheme – Brechin Gardens in July

1 Castle Street (NEW) 1 Castle Street, Brechin DD9 6JN (Bob and Pam Thomson): A mature, south facing, town garden featuring a variety of shrubs, including various hydrangeas, as well as colourful perennials.

24 North Latch Road Brechin DD9 6LE (Alistair and Mary Gray): Learn how the owners grow and show vegetables and how these can be a spectacular display of colourful, bedding-full greenhouses.

Bishops Walk 11A Argyll St, Brechin DD9 6JL (Steff and Mike Eyres): A collection of acers grown successfully for years in large pots greets you as you access the unexpected door after viewing several different planting areas. You will find a hidden, walled garden planted with scented climbing and shrub roses, lavenders, perennials and evergreen shrubs and conifers including an established Wollemi, the prehistoric tree recently discovered.

Brechin Cathedral Allotments Chanory Wynd, Brechin DD9 6EU (Brechin Cathedral Allotments Gardeners): Eleven varied plots reflect the interests and personalities of each plot holder and include fruit, vegetables and herbs. A unique feature is the historical ‘College Well’ used by medieval monks.

Kirkton Cottage Aberlemno DD8 3PE (George Henry and Susan Norris): Nestled in a dip beside a stream, this country cottage garden is packed with plants. Mown grass paths meander among mature trees, shrubs and perennials in borders, island beds and rockeries. Rustic steps lead to raised vegetable beds, greenhouse and a prolific nursery area.

Latchlea 17A North Latch Road, Brechin DD9 6LE (Pamela Stevens): A new garden begun as a way of coping with bereavement. Inspired by Queen Elizabeth II saying that ‘everyone should plant as many trees as possible’, 100 trees are newly planted along The Old Lady Walk. Features include some fine stonework, shrubs, herbaceous plants and bulbs and also a courtyard garden.

Lower Duncraig 2 Castle Street, Brechin DD9 6JN (Jan and Andrew Crow): A densely planted, small town garden including rambling roses and a small wildlife pond.

Directions: Most gardens are located around the town of Brechin. Look for the SGS yellow signs. A map with directions will be provided with tickets.

Other details: Teas and tickets will be available at St Andrews Episcopal Church, Argyll Street,  Brechin DD9 6JL.

Admission £8.  Children Free.

Partial Wheelchair Access.  Homemade Teas.

Beneficiaries: St Andrews Episcopal Church 60%.