Carolside is an 18th-century mansion set in parkland, a former deer park, in the romantic setting of a beautiful valley in the Scottish Borders.
Carolside has an historical collection of ancient Roses. It is best known for it's roses, soft and delicate herbaceous planting in subtle colour schemes and striking delphinium beds in an oval walled garden, with a Secret Garden, Herb garden, Orchard of wild flowers and Hidden garden.
Carolside holds a National collection of pre-1900 Gallicas .

Kenneth Cox in "Scotland for Gardeners "describes Carolside as one of Scotlands finest private gardens.

How to find us

Carolside House is 1 mile North of Earlston on A68 going towards Edinburgh. The entrance is on the left through black wrought iron gates .

Location

Awards

Short Listed for HHA Garden Award 2021
Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society Awarded Carolside a Certificate of Merit for contribution to Horticulture

Highlights

• A National Collection of Gallica roses
• An oval walled garden with Herbaceous borders
• Delphinium beds
• Potager with vegetables
• Riverside walks through the park

Guided tours

Entrance :£6.00 - by arrangement.

Group visits

Group visits : £6 - by arrangement
Group visits with Introductory talk :£15 -by arrangement

Promotional Themes

• Herbaceous Borders & Plantings
• Rose Gardens
• Winter Gardens / Winter Structure
• Daffodil Displays
• Bluebell Displays
• Walled Garden