Muthill, near Crieff
Perth & Kinross
Scotland
Historic County: PerthshireCirca Date: 15th century towerhouse w/17th & 19th century additions and alterations
Status: Fully Extant
House Open to Public: No Access to House - Grounds Open to Public
Country House: Yes
The Garden with the Castle in the background
The Garden
Garden gateway from a 17th century London church
The Garden with a proud peacock
The Garden
The Garden
Comments: The gardens at Drummond are considered the most important formal gardens in Scotland, and among the greatest in Europe.
Garden & Outbuildings: John Drummond, 2nd Earl of Perth, created the famous gardens in the 17th century. John Milne created the multiplex sundial (Milne was master mason to Charles I). The garden plan was renewed for Phyllis Astor, Countess of Ancaster, in the early 1950s.
John Bernard (J.B.) Burke, published under the title of A Visitation of the Seats and Arms of the Noblemen and Gentlemen of Great Britain and Ireland, among other titles: Vol. II, p. 238, 1853.
House Listed: Category B
Park Listed: Listed
Current Seat / Home of: The 28th Baroness Willoughby de Eresby.
Past Seat / Home of: John Drummond, 2nd Earl of Perth, early 17th century; Gilbert Heathcote-Drummond-Willoughby, 1st Earl of Ancaster, 19th century.
Current Ownership Type: Preservation Organization
Primary Current Ownership Use: Other
Ownership Details: The Castle is owned by Grimsthorpe & Drummond Castle Trust, but not open to the public.
House Open to Public: No Access to House - Grounds Open to Public
Phone: 01764-681-433
Fax: 01764-681-642
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.drummondcastlegardens.co.uk/
Historic Houses Member: Yes