Pitmedden Garden

About the garden

With almost six miles of clipped box hedging, sculptures and built heritage, the parterres at the heart of Pitmedden Garden are a masterpiece of intricate patterns and fragrant flowers.

The Great Garden dates back to 1675 when it was originally laid out by Sir Alexander Seton, a retired Court of Session judge in the reign of James VII/II. In the 1950s, Pitmedden was gifted to the Trust, which re-created the garden based on 17th-century plans after it was ploughed up to grow vegetables during the Second World War and used as a kitchen garden for over 100 years.

In 2021, the upper terrace parterre was reimagined as a sustainable garden. A biodiverse, species-rich meadow weaves and drifts, offering changing patterns and colours. Combined with an orchard of more than 200 fruit trees, Pitmedden is a delight for the senses.