Branklyn Garden
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Branklyn Garden is a hillside public garden in the Kinnoull area of the Scottish city of Perth. The garden is set in 2 acres in the western foothills of Kinnoull Hill. A National Trust for Scotland site, the garden was established in 1922 by John and Dorothy Renton, who built a house on the property.
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Branklyn Garden is a hillside public garden in the Kinnoull area of the Scottish city of Perth. The garden is set in 2 acres in the western foothills of Kinnoull Hill. A National Trust for Scotland site, the garden was established in 1922 by John and Dorothy Renton, who built a house on the property.
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Despite being right next to a busy road, the garden is quite quiet. The entrance is just off the main road up a short incline. There is parking here for disabled drivers only, the other spaces are claimed by neighbours to the garden. Entrance by a gate, to be kept closed. There is a shop at the entrance where tickets can be bought. Concession £7. The garden stretches along the hillside. Toilets, a female and a unisex (including disabled). The cafe is at the end of the private house and has an open terrace with tables and chairs to sit outside. It doesn't take long to walk around but there are multiple pathways to take depending on where the best flower displays are. Lots of plants of various types on show. Big rock gardens scattered around. Trees and bushes abound, a water feature and benches laid out at the entrance with plants for sale. Some plants I'd never seen before. It is possible to walk all the garden areas on this side of the River Tay or cross the railway bridge into the town centre.
Joseph KincaidJoseph Kincaid
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A real gem - a 'public' garden which really has the feel of a private one. The collection is enormous and you get the distinct impression that the original owners would be very happy with how it has progressed and been maintained. We were a week or so too early for the really vibrant autumn colours but there was still a lot to see and enjoy. The staff were very helpful and when we asked a few questions that the volunteer could not answer, she fetched the head gardener for us and we had a long and very informative chat. If you have the time to visit the tearoom, the scones are delightful and they make REAL coffee as opposed to the brown water that is served in so many places in Scotland ;-). Service was also excellent. An absolute must if you are in the area - we are already thinking about a spring visit.
Ian LangIan Lang
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Not the biggest garden , but still definitely worth a visit. The amount of plants packed in these garden is unbelievable. We visit in September so most of the plant already finished they blooming, but it was still a lot to look at . Service from stary to end was absolutely amazing, Ladies at the ticket office was absolutely amazing . Then we treated ourselves cream tea in a coffee shop, again Service was superb, scones freshly baked with local jam. Variety of plants to buy in the gift shop .
Marta SkorubskaMarta Skorubska
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I love visiting Branklyn. It's not a large garden, but there is so much to see if you like plants. At this time of year the hydrangeas and eucryphias look amazing. There are also views over Perth, a tearoom with lovely cakes, and plants for sale (I like the ones propagated at the garden, you can get some unusual varieties). We had signed up for a guided tour from the head gardener followed by a cream tea. Very enjoyable, and the head gardener is lovely.
Barbara MacGregorBarbara MacGregor
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Visited on the 26th May 2021. Lovely colourful garden, lots of nice surprising smells, very limited parking, you will struggle to find a parking space. About 4 spaces for disabled cars. Friendly staff, gift shop and cafe (shuts at 4pm) available for visiting. Can't really comment on the cafe as didn't buy anything from there. Nice toilets. The pond is right next to a busy main road so gets very noisy. On the whole a nice relaxing visit and would recommend
GemmaGemma
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Interesting and beautiful garden in Perth. A calming, peaceful place with a very good coffee shop with outside seating (shady and sunny). Signage TO the garden sends pedestrians via the car park, making for a needless detour. Clarification needed - some folks walk to places!! In fact, the walk from the city centre is a treat in itself! Footbridge over the Tay, adjacent to rail line. National Trust for Scotland property7
Derek ScottDerek Scott
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nts.org.uk
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