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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Covington Mill Farmhouse

Set amongst 8 acres, Covington Mill Farmhouse gardens have been transformed from pastureland to a landscape of woodlands, wildlife habitats, formal gardens and recently, a prairie-inspired garden.

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Covington Mill Farmhouse

About Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Covington Mill Farmhouse

Set amongst 8 acres, the gardens have been transformed since 2019 from pastureland to a landscape of woodlands, wildlife habitats, formal gardens and recently, a prairie-inspired garden. A restored watermill building and lade runs through the whole area, creating a meditative backdrop to the matrix and drift planting schemes surrounding them.

Directions: From the A73 turn off at Tinto Hill into the village of Thankerton and follow the SGS signs. Buses 31 and 91 run to Thankerton village.

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: King’s Park Walled Garden

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Dawson’s Garden

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Kilbryde Castle

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Humbie Dean

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Come and visit Humbie Dean, a two-acre ornamental and woodland garden sandwiched between two burns at 600 feet with interest throughout a long season!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Glenarn

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Set on a hill, this one-acre Edwardian landscaped garden has panoramic views over the River Tay.

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: 101 Greenbank Crescent

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Helensbank House

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Bannockburn House Gardens

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Bannockburn House, an A-listed mansion built in 1675 by Sir Hugh Paterson, now sits in 26 acres of woodland and gardens.

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Whitburgh House Walled Garden

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Little Sparta

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Quinn Garden

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Greenhead Farmhouse

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