There are lots of woodland areas to walk around within the grounds of Glamis Castle, but there’s also a walled Italian garden. I love walled gardens, apart from the fact that the high walls protect the plants from the worst of the winter weather, they always feel so private and safe. Below is a view of the entrance to the garden.
Glamis Castle from the walled Italian Garden.
Despite the fact that it was late September there was still plenty of interest in the garden, and quite a bit of colour.
There is of course a fabulous backdrop of mature conifers in the shape of the arboretum.
I’m truly glad that I don’t have the job of trimming all those hedges, they do look great though.
I believe the purple flowers are verbena. I did have one such plant in my garden but sadly it gave up after a few years so I presume they don’t like clay soil.
You can read more about Glamis Castle gardens here. The whole place is definitely worth a visit if you are in the area.
Looks beautiful, as does the interior in your last post. I’d love to visit one day.
Sandra,
It’s definitely worth a visit!
Lovely images – thank you for sharing! đŸ˜€
kaggsysbookishramblings,
My pleasure!
What a lovely garden! I very much like the dramatic backdrop of all those trees over the hedges and walls. And all that purple verbena is marvelous.
Stefanie,
The mature trees in the background are so beautiful to walk through.
I like wild gardens, but gardens that are very ordered and symmetrical are so serene and calming.
Joan,
SNAP although I wouldn’t want a perfectly manicured garden for my own as I would never relax in it!