DRUMMOND CASTLE

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DRUMMOND CASTLE

The first Drummond Castle was built on a rocky outcrop by John, 1st Lord Drummond in around 1490. The castle is not open to the public, but Drummond Castle gardens, considered to be among Scotland’s most important formal gardens, as well as among the finest in Europe, are.  They were first laid out in the early 17th century, redesigned and terraced in the 19th century and replanted following the Second World War, preserving features such as the ancient yew hedges and copper beech trees planted by Queen Victoria, to commemorate her visit in 1842.  Entry is via a mile-long beech avenue up through a gatehouse and portcullis, after which the parterre is revealed.  Drummond Castle Gardens featured as the gardens of Versailles in Season 2 of the TV series ‘Outlander’ and also appeared in 1995 film ‘Rob Roy’.

Region/Nation
Location/Address
Muthill
Crieff
County
Perthshire
Post Code
PH7 4HZ
Main Historic Period
Victorian
Useful Website Address
Tip/Nearby
Scone Palace
Primary Management
Independent – Historic Houses member

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