Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Gifford Village, Gifford Bank and Broadwoodside
Enjoy the Gardens of Gifford Village, Gifford Bank and Broadwoodside on 22nd June as part of Scotland’s Garden Scheme!
About Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Gifford Village, Gifford Bank and Broadwoodside
Gifford EH41 4QU
Gardeners of Gifford; Elaine and Richard Austin (Gifford Bank); Anna and Robert Dalrymple (Broadwoodside)
Description:
Gifford Village The gardens vary in size and type, from the compact and informal to the large and formal. Gifford was laid out in the early 18th century and has retained much of its original charm. The village includes a beautiful church built in 1708, the Lime Avenue of Yester House and a community woodland — all gardens are within walking distance of each other. In addition to several gardens within the village centre, entry is also included to the larger gardens of Gifford Bank and Broadwoodside, both within easy walking distance.
Broadwoodside (EH41 4JQ) 'is a remarkable achievement. It is a country house that is both memorable and noteworthy, without ever falling into the trap of architectural pretension. That is perhaps because the humble origins of the steading still shine through the transformation to lend texture and interest to the buildings. No less remarkable is the way that the house graduates into the garden and the garden into the landscape. This is a house that feels not merely at home in its setting, but born from it. Finally, there is the delight of the place, enlivened with colour, inscriptions and beautiful things.' Country Life, 2023.
Gifford Bank (EH41 4JE) is a Georgian house set in four acres on the edge of the village. Lawns to the front and side of the house are edged by woodland whilst a walled garden provides a more formal area; this includes a circular lawn, raised beds for soft fruit, a herb and rose garden and an orchard. There are large herbaceous borders and scented climbing roses. The garden to the rear of the house includes water features and a large, fire bowl planter.
Directions: Gifford sits between the A1 and the A68 roads about five miles south of Haddington. The village is well signposted from Haddington, Pencaitland and Duns. When leaving Gifford on the B6355 Edinburgh Road, Gifford Bank is the last property on the right before the de-restriction signs. The drive into Broadwoodside is opposite the Golf Course.
Other details: Tickets which include entry to all gardens are available at the village hall & Broadwoodside. Homemade teas will be available in the village hall where Gifford Art Group is holding an art exhibition.
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