Malleny House and Garden, Historical mansion estate in Balerno, Scotland
The three-acre walled garden contains herbaceous borders, old roses, vegetable areas, and Victorian greenhouses where grapevines grow against stone walls.
Sir James Murray of Kilbaberton constructed Malleny House in 1637, with additional extensions made in 1813 to create a two-story mansion with an attic.
The Four Apostles, a group of four centuries-old yew trees, stand as living monuments within the garden, remaining from an original set of twelve.
While the gardens maintained by the National Trust for Scotland remain open to visitors, Malleny House serves as a private residence.
The property includes a distinctive doocot featuring 915 nesting holes and a saddle-backed roof that dates from the early 18th century.
Location: City of Edinburgh
GPS coordinates: 55.88478,-3.33671
Latest update: August 4, 2025 10:12
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