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Drummond Castle Gardens
A Mansion Houses & Gardens in Strathearn
Mansion
Drummond Castle was built on a rocky outcrop by John, 1st Lord Drummond. The 2nd Earl, a Privy Councillor to James VI and Charles I, succeeded in 1612 and is credited with transforming both the gardens and the castle. The keep still stands but the rest of the castle was restored and largely remodelled by the 1st Earl of Ancaster in 1890. From the east gateway on the Crieff Muthill road, visitors drive up the long beech avenue to the car park and then walk to the outer castle court. On passing into the inner courtyard and attaining the top of the terracing the full extent and majesty of the garden is suddenly revealed. The dominant feature of the parterre design is a St Andrew's Cross with the multiplex 17th century sundial at its centre. A strong north-south axis runs through the garden, down the impressive flight of steps to the sundial, through the classical archway and kitchen garden
beyond, cutting a swathe through woodland before rising to the top of the opposing hillside. This idea of drawing the countryside into the garden is essentially French; however, Drummond is an eclectic garden and also rooted firmly in the Italian style with its fountains, terracing, urns and statuary.
James Cottage
Strathearn
B&B £££The caring and friendly staff at this very popular high quality bed & breakfast in Crieff, Perthshire will attend to your every comfort
2 x Double • 1 x Family room • 1 x Twin
Galvelmore House
Strathearn
B&B £££Galvelmore offers informal and relaxed B&B accommodation in large and spacious rooms of Victorian grandeur, decorated with an artist's eye. Silver Green Tourism award.
1 x Double/Twin • 1 x Twin • 2 x Double
Belmont B&B
Strathearn
B&B ££A beautifully renovated Victorian House built in 1850. Full of character and charm this Victorian house has all the comforts of a modern home located in the heart of Crieff
2 x Double
Private House Stays
I have selected the properties on Private House Stays for their individuality that results from being privately owned. They take many forms from bed and breakfasts to small hotels but in each case it is the marque of the owner that sets it apart. This may be the charm of the furnishings, the wholesome home cooking or simply the atmosphere created by a charismatic host. I have inspected most of the establishments listed here and feel sure you will enjoy staying in them too.
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Archie Bouverie