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2011 WHERE TO STAY and WHAT TO SEE AND DO VISITOR GUIDES
Kingdom of Fife & St Andrews Where To Stay and What to See and Do 2011 guides
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Gardens
Hidden gems abound amid the fertile green, unspoiled countryside of the Kingdom of Fife where climate and history have combined to produce a spectacular range of gardens. Enjoy the abundance of old walled cottage gardens among the historic architecture that survives in the pretty coastal fishing villages influenced by trading links with Holland.
Admire the influence of Sir Robert Lorimer, one of Scotland's great garden designers and architects who created and influenced many Fife gardens including Hill of Tarvit, and his childhood summer home, Kellie Castle. Relax in any of the rich variety of gardens which include many fine parks throughout the Kingdom. Benefit from winter walks at Kellie Castle, the Botanic Gardens or among the renowned snowdrops on Cambo Estate.
Why not visit the Perthshire Gardens Collection, which includes gardens in Angus & Perthshire and brings together 11 spectacular examples of the gardener?s art that combine native Scottish plants with rare and exotic species from all over the world. From wild woodlands to formal gardens and from heathers to Himalayan treasures, you?ll find them all in the Perthshire Gardens Collection.
If you enjoy snowdrops then Fife is the place to be in the winter months when Scotland's Snowdrop Festival takes place. Many gardens, some not usually open to the public, welcome visitors to take in the beauty of the winter snowdrop and provide talks, guided walks, children's activities and much more to make it an amazing experience. Whatever the season there's a garden in Fife worth visiting.
For more information on gardens in other parts of Scotland visit www.visitscotland.com/snowdrop.
