Description:
Lillyburn House
21 Campsie Road, Milton of Campsie G66 8EB (Ray and Lorraine McKenzie): A lovely mature garden of almost an acre, with lots of interesting features including sculptures and a summer house, gravel walkways meandering through the informal layout of colourful shrubs, flowers and trees, creating a haven for wildlife. Four lawns, one with a California-style summer house with seating areas and two magnificent champion yew trees, make this an unmissable garden to visit.
Marengo Cottage
8 Campsie Road, Milton of Campsie G66 8EA (Angela Welsh): A small garden with many quirky features, it contains fruit trees, a vegetable patch, paths between flower and fauna beds, a small pond and if you can spot him, a topiary rabbit.
The Old Manse
33 Birdston Road, Milton of Campsie G66 8BX (Alex and Pauline Hamilton): The front garden is formal with lawn, borders and an iron arbour with climbing roses and there are some ornamental trees. The rear garden has a Victorian arbour with seating area, a pretty garden room to sit and enjoy the garden. There is a large wooden pergola with climbers including wisterias, passion flowers and clematis. Also a a rockery and a children's play area. This is a garden for all ages to enjoy.
Directions: From Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch and Lennoxtown follow signs to Milton of Campsie and then follow the yellow SGS signs. Bus number X85.
Other details: Tickets, maps and teas available at Milton of Campsie Parish Church, Locheil Drive G66 8HN.
