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Edzell Castle and Walled Garden (one of Scotland's most extraordinary Renaissance garden enclosures), the Glenesk valley, the North Esk, and a small Angus village of exceptional historical and natural beauty
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Edzell Castle's walled garden, created by Sir David Lindsay in 1604, is one of the most remarkable Renaissance garden enclosures in Scotland — the walls are decorated with heraldic and symbolic carvings of extraordinary sophistication. The village itself is a planned estate village of great charm.
Edzell Castle walled garden is genuinely extraordinary — the carved wall panels are unlike anything else in Scotland. The Glenesk drive to Tarfside for the finest glen in Angus. The Glenesk Folk Museum for local history.
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The village has an excellent tearoom and local food options. Brechin nearby has wider food choice. Local Angus beef and game are outstanding.
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Edzell is a place in Angus known for edzell Castle and Walled Garden (one of Scotland's most extraordinary Renaissance garden enclosures), the Glenesk valley, the North Esk, and a small Angus village of exceptional historical and natural beauty. Edzell Castle's walled garden, created by Sir David Lindsay in 1604, is one of the most remarkable Renaissance garden enclosures in Scotland — the walls are decorated with heraldic and symbolic carvings of extraordinary sophistication. The population is around 800.
The village has an excellent tearoom and local food options. Brechin nearby has wider food choice. Local Angus beef and game are outstanding.
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Roam covers Edzell and the surrounding area in Angus, including Tarfside, Brechin, Fettercairn, Laurencekirk, Montrose, Kirriemuir, Forfar and Tannadice.
