gardens & trees
Perthshire Trees
Perthshire is " Big Tree Country". Visit some of the most remarkable trees and woodlands anywhere in Europe. Travel along our leafy country roads and:
- explore remnants of Scotland's ancient wildwood
- discover where modern forestry began in this country
- marvel at the stunning specimens they introduced from around the world
- perhaps have a close encounter with some of our woodland wildlife
A short trip from the hotel takes you to Europe's oldest tree, the world's highest hedge, Britain's tallest tree, the sole survivor from Shakespeare's 'Birnam Wood', Europe's oldest living thing (the Fortingall Yew est. 3000 - 5000 years old)...the list goes on.
Perthshire Gardens Collection
Perth, voted the most desirable place to live in Britain, several times over the past ten years, has some of the most beautiful public/private gardens in Britain. It has also achieved incredible recognition for its floral displays by winning many competitions including:
- Scotland in Bloom
- Britain in Bloom
- Entente Florale
- World in Bloom Challenge
- Queen Mother Birthday Awards
- Royal Horticultural Society Gold Medal
- National Civic Trust Award
- People and Places Programme
- Glenturret Tourism Awards
- Eco Schools Programme
- OCS Environmental Awards
- Greenfingers
Branklyn Gardens is described as the "finest two acres of private garden in the country". En route, experience the pleasure of walking along the River Tay, via the Norrie Miller walkway, Rodney Park and Pavillion. Open from March - October.
Bells Cherrybank Gardens, home to Europe's largest collection of heathers, some 50,000! Open from March - October.
Scone Palace, extensive and well laid out grounds with a Douglas Fir raised from the original seedling in 1824. Attractive walks and Butterfly Gardens. Open from April - October. 3 miles from the hotel.
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