Dawyck Botanic Gardens. Arboretum and various walks.
stunning collection of trees and shrubs. Benefiting
from the cooler continental environment in the
heart of the Scottish Borders and from over 300
years of tree planting. Dawyck is truly one of
the world’s finest arboreta.
B712 8 miles south of Peebles
Open: Mar-Oct
Tel: 01721 760254
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Glentress Woodland Park. Way-marked forest walks.
A72 3 miles east of Peebles.
Open: All year
Tel: 01750 721120
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Harmony Garden in Melrose town centre.
Peaceful and sheltered
garden offering herbaceous and mixed borders, lawns, vegetable and fruit areas.
Fine views of the Abbey and the Eildon Hills.
Open: All year
Tel: 01450 371221
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 Hirsel Country Park. Way-marked trails. Shops set in old
courtyard. There is
something for everyone at the Park, a variety of walks by lakeside,
river and through the grounds of the Hirsel Estate, along the way catching
sight of the well known Douglas pedigree Highland Cattle and many forms of
wildlife on the lake.
Two miles north Coldstream on A697
Open: All year
Tel: 01890 882834
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Kailzie Gardens. Walled garden and greenhouses.
B7062 two miles east of Peebles.
Open: All year but winter limited
Tel: 01721 720007
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Mertoun Gardens. 26 acres of grounds.
Two miles east of St Boswells on B6404
Open: Apl – Sept weekends
Tel: 01835 823236
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Monteviot House Gardens. Gardens made up of
number of areas - arboretum, rose garden,
herbaceous shrub borders, water garden. On bank of Tweed.
Leave the A68 south of St Boswells, opposite
turn off to Ancrum onto B6400 - about 2 miles.
Open: Apl – Oct
Tel: 01835 830380/830704
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Priorwood Garden. In Melrose village. Plants produced for
dried flower arrangements.
Open: All year. Winter limited.
Tel: 01896 822493
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