Pitmedden is a large village about ten miles north
of Aberdeen, surrounded by rural countryside. It's
main claim to fame is probably the delightful
Pitmedden Gardens, (National Trust for Scotland)
which also houses a Museum of Farming Life.
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Pitmedden Garden & Museum of Farming Life
Pitmedden, Ellon, Aberdeenshire, AB41 7PD
Tel: 0844 4932177
Fax: 0844 4932178
Web:
National Trust for Scotland, Pitmedden Garden
The feature which attracts most people to this
property is the formal walled garden originally
laid out in 1675 by Sir Alexander Seton. The
National Trust for Scotland set about
re-creating the gardens following designs dating
from the 17th century in the 1950's and today
there are over 5 miles of box hedging arranged
in intricate patterns to form six parterres.
Each is filled with around 40,000 plants which
burst with colour during the summer months.
There are also extensive herbaceous borders and
a fascinating herb garden... a great source of
inspiration for gardeners. Often there are
plants for sale. Around the high walls are
planted over 80 varieties of apple trees with
the fruit available for sale at harvest time. A
1.5 mile woodland walk is well worth a visit and
a picnic area provides an ideal spot for lunch.
The Museum of Farming Life within the grounds
has an extensive collection of domestic and
agricultural implements from a bygone era.
Within the house there is the gift shop and
tea-room.
Opening times: Garden, Museum of Farming Life,
shop, tearoom: 1 May to 30 Sep, daily 10-5.30
(last admission 5). Grounds: all year, daily.
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Pitmedden Furniture Workshop is run by Charles
Sleigh and located in Oldmeldrum Road, Pitmedden,
Aberdeenshire.
It houses a wide selection of antique and second-hand
furniture including tables, chairs, dressers,
sideboards, display cabinets, bedroom furniture,
wardrobes, chests, desks, and bookcases.
You
will also find a large choice of stools, lamps,
mirrors, pictures, wooden garden furniture, ornaments,
collectables, and pottery.
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