The Scottish National Trust property Kellie Castle (in conjunction with Balcaskie) was open today under Scotland's Gardens Scheme. The castle dates from the 14th century and had fallen into disrepair until it was sympathetically restored by Professor James Lorimer in the late 19th Century. It contains magnificent plaster ceilings, painted panelling, and fine furniture designed by Sir Robert Lorimer.
The later Victorian garden has been restored by the Trust and features a fine collection of old-fashioned roses and herbaceous plants.It has been managed organically for over 20 years.
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The central path with the armillary sphere sundial in the middle.
Two white doves on the Coat of Arms high up on the wall. The inscription reads 'Honi soit qui mal y pense' ('Evil to him who evil thinks') the motto of the Knights of the Garter.
Thomas Erskine, 1st Earl of Kellie, became a Knight of the Garter in 1615.
The door to the secret garden.
Chooks enjoying a feed of home-grown lettuce.
A border of sweet rocket - heavenly scent.
A red admiral butterfly on the sweet rocket.
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