Priorwood Garden & Dried Flower Shop
Things to do in Scottish Borders
in Scotland
Description:
A garden with extensive and glorious herbaceous borders which are the source of the flowers which are dried on the premises. Visitors can learn the craft of dried flower arranging, and browse among the unique range of dried flowers. They can purchase all they need to do their own arrangements, or relax in the orchard with its collection of historic apple varieties.
Ownership:
National Trust for Scotland
Situation:
In Melrose, next to the Abbey.
OS ref: NT 548341
How to get there:
By car: Within the town of Melrose. Parking close by. (Pay and Display during summer months)
By public transport: Regular bus service from Galashiels, Kelso, Jedburgh.
Seasonal opening details (2006):
Gardens - Good Friday to 24th December.
Shop � 6th January to 24th December.
Opening Hours:
Shop � 6th January to 31st March, Monday to Saturday 12noon � 4pm.
1st April to 24th December, Monday to Saturday 10am � 5pm, Sunday 1pm � 5pm.
Gardens - as for shop.
[Facilities:
Picnic area.
Admission: 2005
Adults �3, Family �8, Concessions �2
Reduced rate joint admission to Priorwood and Harmony Gardens available at NTS Priorwood shop.
Contact:
Telephone: 01896 822493
Attached attractions:
Newly Opened - 2005
Food Shop crammed with goodies � chocolates, shortbread, sweets and a huge range the very best of preserves and conserves.
Places to stay nearby:
Melrose
Local towns and villages:
- Melrose
Priorwood Garden & Dried Flower Shop,
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