Inveresk, Musselburgh EH21 7TT
The Gardeners of Inveresk
E:ianorrgardens@gmail.com
Inveresk has said goodbye to two very loyal garden openers, but is presenting new gardens - one a moderate-sized garden attached to a Victorian villa, the other a well-developed garden attached to a gatehouse cottage. These are in addition to previously opened gardens — one a television star, one complementing an eco house, one large tiered garden and one garden surrounding the house of the previous area coal mine manager.
The National Trust Scotland property, Inveresk Lodge Garden, has great potential for children with pond dipping an ever-popular pursuit at this venue.
Musselburgh’s highly-rated allotments will also be open within the circular trail which passes a very interesting topiary hedge outside a cottage in Double Dykes. The mix of large and small gardens, some of which are wrapped round by high stone walls and others more exposed to the wind and relatively dry climate, will offer visitors many ideas to think over when they return home.
The Romans recognised the quality of the soil in this area when they settled here during the Antonine era between 140 and 165 AD and some of the land may well have been in continuous cultivation since then.
The village gardens are open over two days for the first time; the Japanese garden owners hope to open on one of these days. Enthusiasts can visit on both days if they retain their village map and a sticky badge. Catering will only be available on one day - if at all - and ONLY on a bring your own cup or mug basis.
Full clarity about the arrangements can only be found by checking updated information available on the SGS website just prior to the event.
Directions: Southside of Musselburgh on the A6124- Please follow all parking advice. Parking on both sides of the village road is FORBIDDEN as it would impede emergency vehicles. The 140 bus stops in the village.
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