Stop 9 of 33

Community Gardens

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A pedestrian entrance near the main gate leads into a sheltered garden area. There are a number of seats here where people like to relax and enjoy the sunshine.

Alongside runs a small border of plants that provide natural habitats for butterflies, bees and other insects, created by Friends of Kings Park and the Stirling High School Eco Group.

The Handkerchief Tree

Pupils from Stirling High School planted a handkerchief tree here with Friends of Kings Park, as part of the Queen's Green Canopy. It flowers in late spring, when its large white bracts hang like handkerchiefs along the branches.

Looking east across the parkland towards the Community Gardens © Kenneth Marritt

Close by

Peace of Mind Garden Stop 8 A quiet garden of benches, a pergola and planting for butterflies, on a hard path.
Roman Road Stop 10 A Roman road runs under the park, found by excavation — its exact route still unknown.
World War 1 Practice Trenches Stop 7 Troops trained for the Western Front here in 1914 — the practice trenches still show in the grass.