Introduction
The garden at Priorwood is divided into two distinct areas. One area is devoted to the growing and processing of dried flowers. The other is an orchard tracing the development of the apple tree in Great Britain since Roman times.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Telephone
0844 493 2100Website
http://www.nts.org.uk/Access contact details
The site is open Mondays to Saturdays between April and December, closing earlier in the winter months.
Directions
Priorwood can be reached by bus and is on National Cycle Route 1. For details see: http://www.nts.org.uk/Property/Priorwood-Garden-and-Dried-Flower-Shop/Travel-information
Owners
The National Trust for Scotland
- Associated People
- Features & Designations
Designations
Historic Environment Scotland An Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes in Scotland
Plant Environment
- Environment
- Walled Garden
Features
- Garden Wall
- Earliest Date:
- Latest Date:
- Orchard
- Herbaceous Border
- Key Information
Type
Garden
Purpose
Ornamental
Plant Environment
Environment
Principal Building
Education
Survival
Extant
Hectares
2
Open to the public
Yes
Electoral Ward
Melrose and District
- References
References
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Historic Scotland, 'Priorwood Garden', {Gardens and Designed Landscapes},
- White, Susie, 'Priorwood and Harmony' in {Gardens of Northumberland and the Borders} (Great Britain: Sanderson Books Limited, 2006), pp. 156-61 Gardens of Northumberland and the Borders
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Historic Scotland, 'Priorwood Garden', {Gardens and Designed Landscapes},