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Brodick > The effects of the Gulf Stream mean that some plants that we would consider tender in the Mildands of England seem to grow profusely here.
Brodick > The National Trust for Scotland has some magnificent gardens, particularly on the mild west coast. There was still lots of colour when we visited in September.
Brodick > Although the walled gardens are not huge, they do have much of interest as this further view shows.
Brodick > Brodick Castle, Arran photo
Brodick > There has been a castle of some sort in this location since the 5th century when the ancient Irish invaded. Buildings were built and destroyed many times up until 1588 when the oldest part of the present castle, seen at the right hand end of the above picture, was built. The Dukes of Hamilton have occupied the site since 1503. As the home of the Dukes of Hamilton, the castle was occupied by Cromwellian troops after the first Duke was executed during the Civil War in 1648 and the second died in battle just three years later. Brodick Castle eventually passed into the hands of Mary, Duchess of Montrose (daughter of the 12th Duke of Hamilton) who revitalised the gardens. Since her death in 1957 it has been owned by the National Trust for Scotland.
Brodick > Inside are paintings, porcelain and furniture from the various owners. It is also home to the art collection of 18th century author William Beckford of Fonthill whose daughter married the 10th Duke of Hamilton. One of the rooms is known as 'Bruce's Room' but since the castle was all but destroyed in 1455 and 1544, it is unlikely that Robert the Bruce actually stayed in it. Unfortunately, photography was not allowed inside the castle but there are pictures to be found on the National Trust for Scotland site.
Brodick > Outside the walled garden the woodland garden, begun in 1923 by the Duchess, is now home to an internationally acclaimed rhododendron collection.
Brodick > The walled garden dating from 1710 has been restored as an Edwardian garden.
Brodick > The castle built of red sandstone is in a beautiful setting amongst the trees on the foothills of Goatfell, Arran's highest peak at 874 metres high and which I have to confess that I have not climbed.
The effects of the Gulf Stream mean that some plants that we would consider tender in the Mildands of England seem to grow profusely here.
Brodick > The effects of the Gulf Stream mean that some plants that we would consider tender in the Mildands of England seem to grow profusely here.
The effects of the Gulf Stream mean that some plants that we would consider tender in the Mildands of England seem to grow profusely here.
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