GARDEN NEWS

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OLD FARM COTTAGE The Ladywell, Nemphlar, Lanark, ML11 9GX.

This delightful garden has something of interest all year round. A magnificent collection of spring bulbs, shrubs and small trees attractive for their flowers, fruit and autumn foliage are all complemented by herbaceous plantings. The garden also offers a wildflower area, a pond, an apiary and small orchard. Around an acre in size, it has a large grassed area with a putting green which is suitable for families.

Open Sunday 29 March and Sunday 5 April, 2-5pm.

WESTHALL CASTLE Oyne, Inverurie, AB52 6RW.

Set in an ancient landscape in the foothills of Bennachie, Westhall Castle offers a circular walk through glorious daffodils with outstanding views. This interesting garden is in the early stages of restoration, with large groupings of rhododendrons and specimen trees. Westhall Castle is a 16th-century tower house, incorporating a 13th-century building of the bishops of Aberdeen. The castle is semi-derelict, but stabilised from total dereliction.

Sunday 19 April, 1-4pm. Admission £4, children free.

MEGGINCH CASTLE Errol, Perthshire, PH2 7SW.

Wander through the golden daffodils under the ancient trees and avenues of Megginch. Head through the charming, cobbled courtyard into the walled garden where there is a collection of daffodils, or enjoy a cup of tea and home baking under the tallest yew trees in Scotland.

Sunday 19 April, 2-5pm. Admission £5, children free.