Of all the ‘follies’ dotted around Scotland's countryside, perhaps the strangest is the Pineapple. Built in 1761 for the fourth Earl of Dunmore as a garden retreat, it’s now in the care of the National Trust for Scotland. (You can even arrange to stay there, through The Landmark Trust).

It makes a great centrepiece to a stroll round the surrounding gardens, through the Dunmore Park estate and down to the Firth of Forth. As well as lovely countryside, you can also visit Airth Castle, now a hotel.

Images courtesy of National Trust for Scotland.

Location:
Airth, near Falkirk.

Directions:
Go north along the A905 out of Airth. After half a mile turn left (B9124, signed to the Pineapple).

Opening Hours:
Open year-round, 09:30 – sunset.

Contact Information:
www.nts.org.uk

Opening hours subject to change. Please contact attraction prior to visit.