Prince Charles has been closely involved with the restoration of Dumfries House at Cumnock in Ayrshire.
Set in 2,000 acres, this stunning estate and 18th-Century house has an unrivalled collection of original furniture and now HM the Queen has opened its large walled garden, named in her honour . The Queen was accompanied by Prince Philip, Prince Charles and Camilla.
Of outstanding significance to the Estate, and harbouring a sycamore tree of over 350 years old, the five-acre Walled Garden at Dumfries House has always been a focal point for horticulture.
Located on a site formerly known as Wattersyde (Waterside) that had a house and kitchen garden, the 5th Earl of Dumfries converted it into a Walled Garden to provide fresh fruit and vegetables for the House.
After a major restoration programme funded by Mr David Brownlow, the newly appointed gardens designed by Michael Innes has been opened officially by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth on 2 July 2014 as the
Queen Elizabeth Gardens.The following photos and captions are from the tweets of David Wong ( forumist Plantedd) and Gavin McNaughton of MacPlants, all SRGC supporters.
"'David Wong, meets the Queen today (and some guy named Charles). The opening of the Dumfries House garden. Exciting day! "
The Queen and Prince Charles open the garden at
Dumfries House today. Plants supplied by Macplants!
"Beryl McNaughton and David Wong with Michael Innes, the garden designer at Dumfries House walled garden giving us the tour."
