Introduction
The private town gardens on the north bank of the Water of Leith were designed by John Dick Peddie and James McNab in the mid-19th century. They consist of two terraces connected by paths and steps which give picturesque views to St Bernard's Well, a mineral spring within a classical temple designed by Alexander Nasmyth in 1789. The gardens have a particularly good display of spring bulbs.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Owners
Dean Gardens Management Committee
- History
Period
- Post Medieval (1540 to 1901)
- Victorian (1837-1901)
- Associated People
- Features & Designations
Designations
Historic Environment Scotland An Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes in Scotland
Historic Environment Scotland Listed Building
- Reference: St Bernard's Well
Features
- Pavilion
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- Spring
- Terrace
- Description: Two terraces connected by paths and steps.
- Temple
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- Key Information
Type
Garden
Purpose
Ornamental
Principal Building
Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces
Period
Post Medieval (1540 to 1901)
Survival
Extant
Hectares
5.5
- References
References
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Historic Scotland, 'The New Town Gardens', {Gardens and Designed Landscapes},
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Historic Scotland, 'The New Town Gardens', {Gardens and Designed Landscapes},