The Palm House at Allan Gardens reopens after vital restoration work

In the gardens of Crathes Castle, in a secluded corner, sits a little Doo'cot. Doo'cot or dovecots are often found next to castles across Aberdeenshire. They are lined with boxes or holes that doves would make nests in and lay eggs. These birds provided an important part of the diet for people that lived in the Castle. This doo'cot at Crathes isn't used for that today but looks pretty tucked away in a corner of their amazing gardens. In summer time, when all the flowers are in bloom, is the best