Perth & Kinross
Scotlandwell in Bloom was originally formed in 1990 and aims to achieve continuous sustainable environmental improvement of our village for locals and visitors alike. The walled garden adjacent to the historic Well and Wash House changed ownership in late 2004 and the new owners offered Scotlandwell in Bloom the opportunity to get involved in improving the area. Volunteers helped to prepare the area for planting shrubs, using weed suppressing fabrics and bark, both donated by local residents. In 2009, a submission was made to the Take A Pride in Perth & Kinross Association for the conservation & re-use of the Wash House. This was successful and the project has restored the building, securing it for the future by the community.
For Doors Open Days the wash house will be open and furnished with artefacts reflecting its use over time. Volunteers will be on-site to help visitors get best value from their time in Scotlandwell, answering questions and signposting to sources of information.
Pilgrims travelling between Culross, on the Forth, and St Andrews, visiting the holy shrines at Culross, Dunfermline and St Andrews make stops along the way – and it seems as if these pilgrims used the mystical spring at Scotlandwell for rest and recuperation. Possibly, it was then that it was suggested that the water had remarkable healing powers, and the Bishop of St Andrews, about 1214, established a religious house with a hospice for the reception of ‘poor and needy’ folk to make use of the curative powers of the waters.
Facilities
Additional Access Information
Toilet facilities available at the Well Country Inn.
Gallery
Key Information
Booking not required.
Where to find us
Address
- Off Main Street
- Scotlandwell
- KY13 9JB