Visitor numbers up at Inveresk Lodge Garden

Inveresk Lodge Garden, the National Trust for Scotland’s beautiful hillside garden in Musselburgh, is enjoying a good summer season this year.

Visitor numbers are up by more than 160%, compared to last year. So far in 2008, almost 900 visitors have spent time in the tranquil surroundings, enjoying the formal gardens, woodland walks and Edwardian aviary. That compares with 328 for the same period last year.

Property Manager, Louise Arnot said:

“It is great to hear that we are attracting so many visitors. There is certainly plenty to see in the garden right now. As well as our lovely collection of plants, you can have a relaxed woodland ramble or take time out by the pond. There are some moorhen chicks swimming around right now, as well as lots of frogs and toads to spot.”