Product Description

A beautifully illustrated tour of more than 60 of Scotland's finest National Trust gardens, including a history of each garden, its designer, its restoration and conservation, visiting information, and a wealth of color photos and historical plans.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1010172 in Books
• Published on: 2005-04-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 240 pages

From Booklist
Glimmering flower borders and clipped geometric parterres spill forth from the pages of Greenoak and Chapple's lavishly illustrated chronicle of dozens of properties held and maintained by Scotland's National Trust. Each entry presents a good measure of historical background, drawing the reader in with vivid descriptions that impart an essential sense of place within the geography of Scotland. Equally lively is the treatment of unique design elements, from garden settings surrounding castles perched on hilltops to the architecture of a charming town house. Sweeps of magical Himalayan blue poppies, naturally vibrant waterfalls, and picturesque man-made stonework emerge in beautiful and varied landscapes, captured here in sublime photographs. In addition, vintage images of gardeners and property owners provide compelling reminders of the energy and dedication necessary for the initial creation of such exemplary estates and beloved cottages. A fine choice for fans of garden travel, Anglophiles, and green thumbs. Alice Joyce
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Review
“A fine choice for fans of garden travel, Anglophiles, and green thumbs.” -- BOOKLIST

From the Publisher
Since 1945, when it acquired its first garden at Culzean Castle, the National Trust for Scotland has become the country's largest garden owner. Its properties include 35 major gardens as well as another 30 that are part of properties acquired for their architectural or historical importance. Notable for their range and variety, the gardens represent the full history of Scottish gardening, from the late medieval garden at Culross Palace to the 20th-century plant collections at Brodrick and Inverewe. Francesca Greenoak's erudite narrative depicts each garden in detail: it's history, setting, and historical or cultural connections, as well as its design and plantings. Complete with visiting information, this is a superb book for both garden lovers and travelers to Scotland. Francesca Greenoak has been a gardening correspondent for the London TIMES and THE NEW YORK TIMES.