Pollok House Gardens
The Victorians certainly knew a thing or two about topiary, and one of the best examples of their work can be found on the grounds of Pollok House. The Austen-esque Georgian mansion is surrounded by a 361-acre (146ha) country park, yet visitors are equally drawn to the symmetry of its perfectly manicured hedges. What’s more, if the heavens open, it’s only a short hop into the bread-scented reclines of the Edwardian Kitchen for a tea and a scone. Recommended by local insider Austin Yuill