Scottish gardens; being a representative selection of different types, old and new (1908)
Maxwell, Herbert, Sir, 1845-1937, Wilson, Mary G.W., illus · London : E. Arnold · leaf 132
was elected Speaker in 1835, and was createdLord Dunfermline in 1839. Dying in 1868, he leftColinton to his only child, the wife of Colonel J. M.Trotter. The garden remains as of yore, smiling up tothe sightless windows of the keep, and lovinglytended by its present owners, Colonel and Mrs.Trotter… … COLINTON HOUSE {Transactions, vol. vii. 194). He stated that thesehedges had been planted between 1670 and 1680— certainly not later than the latter year ; sothat at the present time of wiiting they can benothing less than 228 years old. At the time ofSabines visit their height varied from 25 to 28…
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