Priorwood Garden
Please note that due to essential ground maintenance works, the garden will be closed on 5 and 6 September.
Explore the rustic walled garden located in the ancient precinct of Melrose Abbey.
Discover the history of the garden.
Enjoy a picnic in the old orchard, where over 70 heritage varieties of apple are grown organically.
Don’t miss David Annand’s beautiful bronze dove sculpture.
Look out for our annual Apple Day, typically held in mid-October.
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An apple tree in the orchard at Priorwood Garden
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David Annand’s dove statue in Priorwood Garden
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Apple blossom in Priorwood Garden
About this place
With an enviable setting in the ancient precinct of Melrose Abbey, Priorwood Garden has three distinct areas.
The first area is Scotland’s only garden that used to be dedicated to dried flowers. Most of the flowers and herbs were grown for this purpose but they also provide an impressive display in their own right, especially in summer when the herbaceous borders are at their vibrant and colourful best.
With wonderfully framed views across to the abbey, the orchard cultivates many historical apple varieties, as well as plums, pears, damsons and greengages.
Finally, the shady woodland area brings a touch of untamed wildness to the garden.
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