Venue Description

The beauty of Edzell was a statement of the prestige of its owners, the Lindsays. The stylized walled garden was created in 1604. Resplendent with heraldic sculptures and carved panels, the architectural framework surrounding the garden is unique in Britain. Opening hours 1 Apr to 30 Sept: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 10am to 4.30pm (last entry at 3.45pm). Entry will be closed between 12.30-1.30pm. 1 Oct to 31 Mar: Closed

Accessibility

Approach to site The castle is about 150m along a bound gravel path and then over grass. Visitor Centre The visitor centre is accessed up a short ramp and has a small exhibition inside. A manual wheelchair is available. Monument 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. The first floor in the summer house is reached by a stone spiral stair with 23 steps and no handrail. The display of carved stones from the garden is in the basement and down one step.

Access Statement

Access Statement Link: http://www.historicenvironment.scot/access

Toilets

Toilets There is an adapted toilet in the visitor centre.

Staff

Information about the staff has not been added for this venue.