Lovers of literature will sample the sights and smells at some of the Borders most glorious gardens, as conservation charity the National Trust for Scotland plays host to the Borders Book Festival for the second year running.
Lovers of literature will sample the sights and smells at some of the Borders most glorious gardens, as conservation charity the National Trust for Scotland plays host to the Borders Book Festival for the second year running.
In between author events, visitors can get lost in the magic of the charming walled garden, set against the backdrop of a beautiful Georgian house.
Property Manager Paul Forrest said:
“Harmony Garden is at its best right now. Flowers are in full bloom so there’s plenty of vibrant colour and scent fro visitors to enjoy. The kitchen garden is fully stocked with produce, and a wide selection of organic fruit and vegetable will be going on sale in our shop later in the summer.
“Visitors might like to pop into neighbouring Priorwood Garden too, where you can see the beautiful blooms being harvested and dried to create the stunning dried flower displays for which Priorwood is well-known.”
Robert Smail’s, the Trust’s fully operational Victorian Printing Works in Innerleithen, will also be at the festival and holding drop-in events and workshops for younger visitors to make their very own ‘2008: Year of the Printed Word’ Bookplates and mini notebooks.
The Trust is also launching its new self-catering flat at Priorwood Garden and visitors will be treated to a sneak preview.
National Holidays Manager, Anne Campbell said:
“The new flat sleeps two people and is ideally located for exploring the Borders and walking in the Eildon Hills. Many people don’t realise the Trust has over 60 self-catering properties so we’re inviting visitors to come and look around and find out more about our holiday accommodation.”
The Borders Book Festival takes place between 19 and 22 June in Melrose. For more information, visit
www.bordersbookfestival.org