GREAT GARDENS TO VISIT THIS MONTH

TAMANO, BY BRACO

A very informal woodland and wildlife garden with beautiful views. The garden has evolved, and is still evolving from a bare hillside 600 feet above sea level over the last 30 years. It is mainly planted with trees and shrubs, including a large number of rowans. There is a wildlife pond, stream and bog garden. Snowdrops and other early spring bulbs should be at their peak. A lovely courtyard area completes a wonderful experience. Open 2 & 9 March (2pm–4.30pm)

LINDORES, BY NEWBURGH

Set in a stunning lochside position with snowdrops, leucojum, aconites and rhododendrons. There’s a woodland walk and amazing 17th century yew, which is believed to be the largest in Fife. 6 March (11am–3pm)

LAWTON HOUSE, INVERKEILOR

A woodland garden of beech trees carpeted with snowdrops and crocuses in spring, all set around a Georgian House. There is also a walled garden planted with fruit trees and vegetables. The property was owned for many years by Elizabeth and Patrick Allan Fraser who built Hospitalfield House in Arbroath. 13 March (2 pm–5pm for the snowdrop festival)

ARDCHATTAN, NORTH CONNEL

Beautifully situated on the north side of Loch Etive. In front of the house there is a rockery, extensive herbaceous and rose borders, with excellent views over the loch. West of the house there are shrub borders and a wild garden, numerous roses and many different varieties of sorbus providing excellent autumn colour. The Priory, founded in 1230, is now a private house. The ruins of the chapel and graveyard are in the care of Historic Scotland and open with the garden. 25 March–31 October (9.30am–5.30pm)