tobhall is a romantic cluster of small buildings set around a courtyard, perched high above the river Tay and surrounded by topiary and woodland gardens.

It has been home to the Drummond family since the early 14th century. The oldest buildings are the Chapel from the 14th century and the tiny tower house built on to it in 1578. The Chapel itself contains an important painted ceiling from the mid 17th century depicting the monarchs of Christendom on horse (or elephant) back. The Dower House dates from the mid 17th century and the important and unusual plaster ceiling over the Dower House staircase from a little later. In the garden there is a folly, constructed in 1989 but containing late 17th century trompe d'oeil panelling rescued from a garden house of the demolished Polton house south of Edinburgh.

There is a small formal topiary and rose garden by the house, and a woodland garden with woodland walks.

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Public Opening Times 2009

Directions and Map

History of Stobhall

Gardens