Rossie Gardens

Cliff, Slope in Angus

Scotland

Rossie Gardens

Road works near Rossie Mills Road works on the A934, Montrose to Forfar Road. — Road works near Rossie Mills Credit: Maigheach-gheal

Rossie Gardens, Angus is a picturesque cliffside garden located in the county of Angus, Scotland. Perched atop a steep slope overlooking the North Sea, it offers breathtaking views of the coastline and the surrounding countryside. The garden is situated on the grounds of Rossie House, a historic mansion that dates back to the 18th century.

Covering an area of approximately 2.5 acres, Rossie Gardens is known for its meticulously maintained landscape and diverse range of flora. The garden features a variety of plant species including colorful flowers, shrubs, and trees that create a vibrant and vibrant display throughout the seasons. Visitors can wander along well-maintained paths that meander through the garden, offering different vantage points to appreciate the stunning vistas.

The garden's cliffside location adds a unique element to its charm. The steep slope provides a dramatic backdrop and allows for terraced sections, accentuating the natural beauty of the area. Several seating areas are strategically placed throughout the garden, offering visitors the opportunity to sit and soak in the tranquility while enjoying the panoramic views.

Rossie Gardens is open to the public during specific times of the year, typically from spring to autumn. It is a popular attraction for both locals and tourists seeking to experience the serene beauty of the Scottish countryside. Whether it is a leisurely stroll, a picnic in the gardens, or simply taking in the stunning coastal scenery, Rossie Gardens offers a delightful retreat for nature lovers and those seeking a peaceful escape.

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Rossie Gardens Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.702005/-2.4821295 or Grid Reference NO7056. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Road works near Rossie Mills

Road works on the A934, Montrose to Forfar Road.

Maigheach-gheal

Sunset on Montrose Basin

A spectacular sunset on Montrose Basin as viewed from Esk Road, Rossie Island on 07.08.2008.

Andrew Diack

Waterfall at Rossie wood

Water flowing from Rossie Castle pond plunges over volcanic rocks as a waterfall in woods at Rossie. The stream then flows into the Basin. A rainbow can be seen in the photo. This is formed by sunlight being split in the spray from water falling on rocks in the plunge pool. (Rossie Castle was designed by Richard Crichton and occupied by Hercules and Henrietta Ross in 1800. The castle, which had become ruined, was demolished by army sappers c1957.)

Adrian Diack

Rossie Castle pond

This view of Rossie Castle pond is taken from the east side closest to the site of the former Rossie Castle. Rossie Castle was demolished in the 1950's. The pond is smaller in size than it was originally as it was partly filled in with agricultural waste during the 1950' and 60's. The sluice gate for the pond is in the top, far corner of the photo as viewed. The Mill House and buildings known locally as 'the kennels', both of which were close to the sluice gate, have been demolished. Water flowing through the sluice goes into a lower pond locally known as 'the dam' before flowing over two waterfalls. The stream then flows to its mouth in the Montrose Basin.

Adrian Diack

Raspberry field near the site of Rossie Castle, Montrose

This photo shows detail of raspberry bushes growing in a field near the site of Rossie Castle. During the 1950's and 60's, the region was renowned for the quantity and quality of its raspberry production and in the late 1950's a steam train known as the "Raspberry Special" took fruit to Covent Garden in London. Much of the fruit from the Montrose area was taken by tractor load to the Chivers jam factory in Montrose. The fruit was mostly picked by local people including many women and children. The pickers were paid by the weight of fruit they produced. Rev W. M. Diack, M.A., the minister of Craig and Maryton parishes during the 1950's and 60's, often worked with his parishioners to harvest the fruit at that time. After the main commercial crop had been picked, gleaning was permitted. Although the main land use in Craig and Maryton at the present time is still agricultural, changes in the choice of crop or type of livestock to be farmed have resulted in greatly reduced quantities of raspberries and other soft fruits being grown.

Adrian Diack

Site of Rossie Castle, parish of Craig, Montrose

The foreground of this photo shows the site of the former Rossie Castle near Montrose in Angus. The castle was built for Hercules and Henrietta Ross ; they took possession in 1800. The surrounding grounds had an American garden, ornamental trees, rhododendron bushes, a trout lake and a dovecot dating back to 1695. The last day of the castle came when George Ogilvie, the landowning farmer, set off a detonation at 3.00 pm on Sunday 29th September 1957. The blast reduced the once magnificent three storey, 150 foot long building to 20,000 tons of stone and rubble. With the consent of Mr Oglivie, who was an elder of Craig Parish Church, Rev William M Diack, M.A., used a little of the stone for paving at the nearby Manse of Craig. Most of the stone was used for widening the road between Montrose and Arbroath.

Adrian Diack

Rossie Braes crop field

Up to the late 1960's the fields along the Rossie Braes, such as the one in the photo, were typically used for growing raspberries. Since that time, the crops grown here have been more varied.

Adrian Diack