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    Green Tourism Award - Silver

    • Over 40,000 plants in the summer months
    • Stunning formal garden
    • Extensive herbaceous borders

    It’s hard to imagine a garden today being planted on such an extravagant scale. The heart of the property is the formal walled garden originally laid out in 1675 by Sir Alexander Seton. In the 1950s, the Trust set about re-creating the gardens following designs dating from the 17th century. Today, Pitmedden features over 5 miles of box hedging arranged in intricate patterns to form six parterres. These parterres are filled with some 40,000 plants bursting with colour in the summer months.  MORE>

    Grounds: all year, daily.
    Garden, Museum of Farming Life, Shop and Tearoom: 1 May to 30 Sep, daily 10-5.30.
    Last admission 5pm.
    News
    • - Pitmedden exhibition celebrates locals

      The National Trust for Scotland’s Pitmedden Garden, Ellon is marking the talents of local artists with an exhibition of both watercolours and photography that runs until the season’s end. more>

    • - Sir Kenneth Calman to head National Trust for Scotland

      Sir Kenneth Calman has been selected as the new Chairman of the National Trust for Scotland. more>

    • - Dennis and Gnasher strike again at Trust properties

      Dennis the Menace and his faithful hound Gnasher are taking up residence at the National Trust for Scotland’s properties this summer, offering summer fun and hi-jinks for visiting families.  more>

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