Spring is in the air with Snowdrops in abundance as Castle Kennedy Gardens prepares for weekend opening from Saturday 10th February as part of the Scottish Snowdrop Festival.
Castle Kennedy Gardens will again open its gates in February and March each weekend from Saturday 10th February, to take part in the Scottish Snowdrop Festival giving visitors the chance to view the extensive displays of this pretty little flower the ‘snowdrop’.
A special 3 mile route around the picturesque black loch is opened up for walking or driving round which allows visitors to view the most scenic of woodland routes taking in the Tongue Burn, a delightful burn running through the heart of the woodlands with stunning displays of Snowdrops. Those visitors walking the route can look for the hidden bank full of snowdrops near Tongue Burn and experience this truly magical viewing point
The Gardens themselves are home to wonderful displays of Snowdrops in and around the 16th century Castle ruin, with 10 specialist varieties found in the Walled Garden. The shores of the Black Loch are also included in the new walking route which makes the Gardens the perfect place to explore. This year the Snowdrops have already made an appearance in perfect timing for weekend opening hours from 10am – 5pm from Saturday 10th February.
Following the ‘Snowdrop Trail’ visitors to Castle Kennedy Gardens are encouraged to enjoy a satisfying bowl of homemade soup and delicious, Snowdrop-themed home baking in the Garden’s Tearoom using the best of fresh, local produce. The tearoom is operating a special weekend menu alongside a deliciously moorish choice of home baking.
For more information on Castle Kennedy Gardens please contact the the Stair Estates office on 01776 702 024 visit www.castlekennedygardens.com @CastleKennedyGS, Facebook and google +
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