Glenfinart Walled Garden
How to find Glenfinart Walled Garden
Glenfinart Walled Garden is just a short walk from Ardentinny Beach; it does have its own parking spaces just outside, though. You can see the location of the garden on the maps below.
What to expect at Glenfinnart Walled Garden
The walled garden was built in the 1840s and is enclosed by a Grade B listed wall. It is now in the ownership of the Ardentinny Community Trust, which has allowed the community to develop it, with five distinct areas:
An orchard with native apple, pear and plum trees
Polytunnel for growing organic fruit and veg.
A public events area
Children's Garden, with bird-hide, willow tunnel and bug hotel
A sensory garden, designed with help from BBC's Beechgrove Garden.
Currently, there are plans to introduce six new raised beds and a second polytunnel with gravelled walkways. Here are some photographs that were taken on a recent visit to the walled garden.
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Opening Times
The gardens are open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays from 12-4 pm (weather dependent). Volunteers are working in the garden on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11 am-2.30 pm. Read more about Ardentinny in our guide, which will help you plan your trip.
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A not so 'secret' Garden
Glenfinart Walled Garden featured on the BBC's Scotland TV programme Beechgrove Garden during its early days, which helped raise its profile.
Here are some more of my photographs, well done to all involved with this wonderful community initiative.
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Words and photography by Paul Saunders. Visit Paul’s Marketing and Photography websites for details of his services in Scotland.
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