Visited yesterday using out National Trust card, had never heard about it, stunning mid sized gardens in middle of countryside, but only 5 mins from nearby towns etc.

Vey pleasant staff, lovely cafe serving the usual great scones etc.

Seems like a perfect place for the kids to have a picnic and a play on the lawn, we particularly liked the poppy beds and the beautiful 30's sculpture entitled "Foam".

There are woodland walks outside as well, will definitely come back in Spring to see the daffodils, a true hidden gem.

Strange to thing that something so lovely was created out of the profits of addiction and human slavery

Can’t get enough of this relaxing walled garden. I’ve been here half a dozen times during lockdown and counting. Something about this garden makes me feel comfortable, as if visiting close friends, though the scale and the many garden benches strategically dotted around the garden, plus the labelled plants and trees anchor me in the reality of a National Trust for Scotland garden. The clever layout of paths broad enough to accommodate families with young children and those who like to amble along give this magical space breathing room for all to enjoy at the pace they prefer. The walled garden itself (there is a surrounding woodland area that’s extensive, great for walks with fuzzy friends) you can view in less than an hour, but the children find the winding paths, secret corners and crannies, hedges and floral avenues irresistible for escaping their parent’s eye. At the same time the enclosed “outdooor rooms” are just the right size so there’s no worry of really getting lost. There are two main parts, one with a manicured lawn and very trim-looking yew trees, with gorgeous sun. The other part of the garden has several “outdoor rooms” with beds hedged with boxwood, a delicate alpine garden, a lavish display of bergenia (a Greenbank speciality), plus a section that I believe has plants being grown for climate hardiness comparison purposes. Here and there are outdoor sculptures. A water feature hidden away. Sometimes plants are for sale in the courtyard. Hot drinks and snacks are available, outdoor seating. A mini-break in the form of a garden. Go, go! Did I mention there‘s a sundial?