Dr Neil's Garden and spoon carving

Dr Neil's Garden and spoon carving

Dr Neil's Garden is a secret space tucked beneath Arthurs Seat and beside a loch in Duddingston. Created on wild land by two doctors years ago, it's now a tranquil space with views, seating areas, meandering paths and a historic curling tower to discover.

I met with head gardener, Alan Mitchell to find out about the garden's history and its volunteers. After a sneak peek into the curling tower and a wander round this beautiful space, Alan told me about his passion for spoon carving and how he teaches his craft.

Listen in for some terrific background bird sounds and to find out more about this garden - once a local's secret, but now attracting thousands of visitors each year. The garden is signposted from the Duddingston Kirk car park or from the Causeway in the village.

Find Dr Neil's Garden HERE

For What3Words: https://w3w.co/blaze.gold.rapid

The garden has a website: https://www.drneilsgarden.co.uk/

And is on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drneilsgarden/

Alan's Alien Spoon carving is here: https://alienspoons.co.uk/

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