Kellie green

     If you are anywhere near the East Neuk of Fife, a visit to Kellie Castle is a must as while the house itself is interesting, the walled garden is magical. I was rushed round it yesterday (NB Mr. C., we are going back to look at it properly!) and I have more pictures to show you, but to begin, here are some of the details.

     What is it about a door set into a high stone wall that triggers anticipation? You have no idea what is beyond the entrance, so all is a surprise, and when you have stepped into what you find to be a place of peace and calm and beauty, the door closes behind you and keeps out the world - or so it seems. Originally seventeenth century but restored and redesigned by the Lorimer family (see Sir Robert, etc.) in the late nineteenth century, it is 'Arts and Crafts informal' with box-edged paths, productive kitchen garden beds, benches tucked away in quiet corners, and decorative gates and doors leading into other areas.

    You can read a comprehensive piece on the garden here and I'll put up more pictures of it later.

Comments

[Neuroknitter]

Love this!!!

[Barbara]

The door is like The Secret Garden! Love the benches, too.

[The Curious Cat]

Delightful mosaic and I love the greens - sounds like an intriguing place! I would love to visit it! xxx