Created in 1908, The Japanese Garden at Cowden is listed as an important example of its type in Western Europe.

Nestled beneath the Ochil Hills the seven-acre garden wraps around a large pond. Enjoy the meandering walk by the water, taking in the changing scenes created by sculpted landforms, carefully placed stones, clipped shrubs and original stone lanterns.

Restoration of this historic garden is ongoing, so this is an opportunity to see the project in its early stages. 

Take a look at this walk through of this beautiful garden in Clackmannanshire, Scotland.

Read more about the garden's founder, Ella Christie and the ecological history of the garden here.

Can you identify any symbols of balance in the garden tour?

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