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The refined beauty of Edzell was a statement of the prestige of its owners, the Lindsays.<\/p>\n

The stylised walled garden was created in 1604. Resplendent with heraldic sculptures and carved panels, the architectural framework surrounding the garden is unique in Britain.<\/p>\n

The garden also includes walled flower and nesting boxes and a delightful summer house.<\/p>\n

Opening Times:<\/strong>
\n1 April to 30 September
\nFriday, Saturday & Sunday – 10am to 4.30pm (last entry 3.45pm)
\nClosed for lunch from 12.30pm to 1.30pm<\/p>\n

1 October to 31 March
\nClosed<\/p>\n

Entry:<\/strong>
\nAdult – \u00a38.50
\nConcession – \u00a36.80
\nChild (age 7 to 15) – \u00a35.00<\/p>\n

Accessibility:<\/strong>
\nThere is a level, tarmac surfaced car park. There is an accessible bay. The castle is about 150m along a bound gravel path and then over grass. The visitor centre is accessed up a short ramp and has a small exhibition inside. A manual wheelchair is available. Ground level includes the kitchen, bakehouse and cellars. The courtyard is surfaced with cobbles. The tower house upper levels are up a stone spiral stair of 61 steps, with no handrail. The garden is about 120m from the visitor centre over a compacted stone path. There is a grass path through it.<\/p>\n

See the venue access guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":1732,"template":"","tags":[89],"location":[7],"accessibility":[25,28,29,30,35,36],"attraction-type":[102,129,82,141,103],"class_list":["post-1738","attraction","type-attraction","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-dog-friendly","location-edzell","accessibility-access-guide","accessibility-accessible-parking-or-drop-off-point","accessibility-accessible-toilets","accessibility-bike-racks","accessibility-level-access-entry","accessibility-parking","attraction-type-castles-historic-houses","attraction-type-dog-friendly","attraction-type-heritage-attractions","attraction-type-history-culture","attraction-type-parks-gardens"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nAttractions in Angus | Visit Angus<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Choose from a huge range of attractions in Angus to suit all ages and interests, from sandy beaches and spectacular gardens to castles and museums.\" \/>\n<meta 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