Scotland’s Gardens Scheme – Orchard Cottage

This is a cottage garden 20 years in the making. Lots of art is incorporated and plenty of seating to catch the precious sun. The garden is divided into four main areas: lawned with wall and borders; a pond area with abundant planting and greenhouse; a productive area with raised beds, fruit cage and a converted aviary; and finally a shaded garden spot to look to Red Castle. The garden is about abundance and cultivated plants sit side-by-side with wild flowers, giving colour and interest for as much of the year as possible.

Directions: From Inverkeilor on the A92 north of Arbroath, take the turn off for Lunan Bay. After 1½ miles, you come to a T junction. Ignore the farm track opposite. Take the left turn and after 200 yards approx you start to go downhill. There is a house on the left called the Bears Den. Take the first right turn as you start to go downhill. It’s an unmade track with four houses listed. Orchard Cottage is the first on the left with wooden gates.

Other details: Visits can be arranged for Tuesdays and Sundays between 10am and 6pm, or Thursdays 2-6 pm. Please phone 07485 609506 in advance.

Admission £5.  Children Free.

Homemade Teas. Plants for Sale. Accommodation.

Beneficiaries: LBCP – Lunan Bay Communities Partnership 60%.