The Japanese Garden at Cowden
At the turn of the 20th century, the Scottish adventurer Ella Christie returned home from a trip to the Orient inspired to build a Japanese garden. She chose a female designer Taki Handa, to create the seven acre site in the grounds of Cowden Castle. In so doing, The Japanese Garden at Cowden became the first and only garden of its size and scale to be designed by a woman. Sadly vandalised in the 1960's, the garden is being brought back to life by a team of experts. The restoration is still ongoing and we hope visitors will appreciate being part of the experience of the re-emergence of a unique and internationally important garden.
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From Dollar. Take the A91 east from Dollar towards Muckhart. 2 miles from Dollar turn left opposite the Muckhart Golf Club. Follow the Upper Hillfoot Road for approx. 3/4 mile until you see the Cowden Garden entrance.
From Muckhart. Take the A91 west from Muckhart. After half a mile turn first right and follow the Upper Hillfoot Road until you see a wall with 'Cowden Garden' and large gates.
There is no access via Ardmill Lodge (was East Lodge), The West Lodge or Cowden House.