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Priorwood Garden is a garden in Melrose in the Scottish Borders area of Scotland. The garden contains an apple orchard of unusual apple trees. The flower garden is planted to supply the best samples for dry flower arrangements. [1] It is administered by the National Trust for Scotland. [2]

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The National Trust for Scotland has further properties in the Scottish Borders including the nearby Harmony Garden. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Priorwood Garden, Melrose | History, Photos, & Visiting Information". Britain Express. Retrieved 25 October 2020.
  2. Scotland, National Trust for (23 October 2020). "Priorwood Garden". National Trust for Scotland. Retrieved 24 October 2020.

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