FIVE ACRES TO EXPLORE
The Grounds Are Yours to Roam
Five acres of private gardens and woodland, left largely unmanicured and shared with the wildlife that returns here year after year.
THE ESTATE
Across the Estate
From the ancient oak to the riverside walk along the Lady Burn.
The Ancient Oak Tree
A centuries-old oak tree at the heart of the estate
Woodland Paths
Quiet paths through the ancient woodland
The Pizza Oven
Wood-fired evenings under the open sky
Croquet Lawn
Slow afternoons on the lawn
The Waterfall Walk
Along the Lady Burn, where otters are regularly spotted
The Fire Circle
Evenings gathered around the fire
Garden Gallery
The Gardens
THE WATERFALL WALK
Ladyburn Waterfall
It’s a peaceful, tucked-away walk through the woodland and one of our favourite little corners of the estate.
As Seen on BBC’s Beechgrove Garden
Ladyburn’s gardens have a story of their own.
Long before Ladyburn became the house it is today, the gardens were already recognised for their character, planting and connection to the surrounding Kilkerran landscape. They were featured on BBC’s Beechgrove Garden, with former owner Jane Hepburn giving viewers a tour of the gardens she created here.
Much has evolved since then, but the mature trees, woodland, gardens and sense of place remain an important part of what makes Ladyburn so special.
ROOTED IN THE LAND
The Roses of Ladyburn
Long before it became a private estate, Ladyburn was known for its garden. The roses grown here were once celebrated on BBC Scotland's Beechgrove Garden, and cuttings from Ladyburn's own beds now grow in gardens across the country. We've kept that spirit alive rather than replacing it: nothing here is sprayed, nothing is over-tamed, and much of the garden is left to grow as it wants. House martins and swallows return to nest here every year, and the estate has become something of a haven for birdwatchers as well as gardeners. It's a quiet detail, easy to miss on a single visit, and one of the things we're proudest of.
Watch the Beechgrove Garden feature
A LIVING ESTATE
Left to Grow, Shared with Wildlife
The grounds are left largely unmanicured, which is why house martins and swallows return to nest every year and otters are regularly spotted along the Lady Burn. It is a place that feels lived in by nature as much as by the people who stay.