Ayrshire singer opens her garden to the public to raise money for Red Cross
An Ayrshire opera singer is opening up her garden in a bid to raise funds for the Red Cross.
Renowned international mezzo-soprano Linda Finnie is welcoming the public to the garden at Whitewin House in Girvan.
For just £5, visitors can take in all the garden has to offer including the views across the Firth of Clyde to Ailsa Craig, Arran and Kintyre.
The Victorian garden is one of several gardens across the UK which are taking part in the Red Cross's open gardens campaign.
From March to October each year, members of the public are given the chance to explore a variety of beautiful gardens while supporting the Red Cross.
Whitewin House occupies a prime position on Golf Course Road as the first house to be built there and the garden featured in the Garden of the Year TV programme on Channel Four in 2022.
Linda Finnie, 73, is one of the most prominent Scottish opera singers following a career that included major roles at the Royal Opera and ENO as well as international appearances at the Bayreuth Festival among others.
Whitewin House will be open to the public most weekends in August but a planned opening this weekend, August 9 and 10, has been cancelled following damage from Storm Floris.
However, Linda is looking forward to welcoming visitors back from Saturday, August 16.
Refreshments including homemade teas and coffees are available for visitors.
Whitewin House is located at 16 Golf Course Road, Girvan KA26 9HW and visiting can be arranged by contacting lafinnie@hotmail.com
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