Patron HRH The Princess Royal
Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society
Day Trips and Garden Visits
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Five Day Study Tour
5-DAY STUDY TOUR
Monday 26th – Friday 30th July 2010
A study tour to gardens of the North-East of Scotland is proposed on the above dates. Accommodation for 4 nights will be at the SAC College at the Craibstone Estate, near Aberdeen, in mainly single rooms; six twin rooms are also available, if required. All rooms have ensuite facilities Three course evening meals are included
There is a range of varied and interesting gardens in the area. It is hoped to visit one garden on the outward journey to Aberdeen and one on the return trip. A selection will be made from the following gardens. Castle Fraser Garden & Estate, Crathes Castle, Cruikshank Botanic Garden, Professor Tom Smith’s Garden at Rubislaw Den North, Daluaine, Duthie Park & David Welsh Winter Garden, Glenbervie, Inchmarlo House
SHORT OUTINGS 2010
Saturday 22nd May 2010
ALL DAY VISIT TO TWO GARDENS NEAR PEEBLES
£28 per person
In the morning, a self-guided tour of Dawyck Botanic Garden, (Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh), where a soup & sandwich lunch will be provided. This will be followed by a visit to Robin Brock’s private garden, Meldonfoot, in the afternoon.
Tuesday 15th June 2010
ALL DAY VISIT TO TWO GARDENS IN FIFE
£37 per person
In the morning, we visit the garden of Kellie Castle, owned by the NTS, near Pittenweem. This is a romantic garden designed by Robert Lorimer. Lunch at the Upper Largo Hotel is included in the ticket price. The afternoon visit is to Balcarres Castle, Colinsburgh, Leven, where we will have tea.
Thursday 1st July 2010
AFTERNOON VISIT TO THE OLD SUN INN, NEWBATTLE ROAD, DALKEITH
£8 per person
N.B. Maximum number: 30.
Own transport to join this visit. Refreshments are included. We meet at 2.30 pm.
Wednesday14th July 2010
EVENING VISIT TO REDBRAES COMMUNITY GARDEN, EDINBURGH
£4 per person
Own transport to join this visit: buses 11 and 36 stop nearby. Refreshments are included.
We meet at 6.30 pm.