There are two beautiful gardens to explore — the Garden of Wonders and Lydia Garden.
The Garden of Wonders showcases Miller’s passion for natural science. The stone walls and pathways are primarily made from Old Red Sandstone and Caithness flags sourced from the Moray Firth formations. The borders are filled with native Scottish plants and ferns, some of which trace back to the Jurassic period. A striking feature is a stunning ‘ammonite‘ sculpture crafted from scrap metal by artist Helen Denerley.
Lydia Garden is located just behind the Birthplace Cottage. It was redesigned in 2011 and is dedicated to Lydia Miller, Hugh, and their family lineage. It features a lovely array of fragrant roses, several native Scottish trees, including rowan and silver birch, a rockery and a well. The garden‘s highlight is the beautifully detailed sundial pedestal, which was intricately carved by Miller in 1825, when he was just 23 years old.
Both gardens showcase Hugh Miller’s love of the natural world and offer space to reflect on the world around us.
