HRH visit to Attadale Gardens

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Macpherson of Attadale inherited this super old stalking estate from his father. Joanna Macpherson has been the guiding light in its restoration and development -- she of the 'jacket'. Despite a devastating storm that blew down many trees a few years ago, the gardens recovered and, in place of the lost trees, a wonderful Japanese garden was constructed that has survived more recent Atlantic blasts. In designing that garden, Joanna visited Vancouver's Nitobe Garden, Portland's Japanese Garden and two gardens in Japan. If you are ever in the West of the Highlands, don't miss these gardens! And pay particular attention to the stunning statuary: the almost-hidden wild boar, the leaping leopard and the site-built slate urn.

If you love private Scottish gardens, you must also visit the Ogilvie gardens at Pitmuies in Angus.