Garden Openings

Stobshiel House

Humbie EH36 5PD
Mr Maxwell and Lady Sarah Ward

4 March to 23 September, 9am - 3.30pm. Wednesday only. (2026)

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T:01875 833646 or 07876 350725 E:stobshiel@gmail.com

The garden at Stobshiel House is effectively split into four main parts viz., the walled garden, the shrubbery, the pond and lawns and the woodland areas. Each area is laid out and planted to provide the visitor with all year round interest from swathes of aconites, snowdrops and narcissi in spring to a vast array of perennials, roses, clematis and annuals throughout summer and autumn. The extensive collection of shrubs and mature trees offer a fantastic backdrop during all seasons.

Directions: Travelling from Humbie towards Haddington B6368. Take the second sign on the right opposite Gilchriston, having passed over a very narrow bridge. Go uphill until you see two stone pillars on a corner. If coming from Haddington to Humbie, take the B6368 and turn uphill to the left at the first sign to Stobshiel. Continue uphill until you see the two stone pillars on your right at a sharp corner. Find using what3words/acclaim.reform.breached

Admission: £6.00, children free

Charities: Remap Scotland 60%

Kirkton Manor House

Peebles EH45 9JH
Mrs Rosemary Thorburn

Open 18 March - 15 July, Wednesday only, 1pm - 4pm. (2026)

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T:01721 740220 E:rpthorburn@icloud.com

Kirkton Manor House has a delightful, three-acre, informal country garden set in the beautiful Manor Valley. It enjoys spectacular open views and calling curlews from its riverside position. Bluebells flank the impressive entrance leading to a new shrub border. Stone steps continue through to terraced slopes filled with bulbs, roses and hellebores providing height, interest and fragrance. Grass paths meander along the burn where snowdrops, blue and white camassia, meconopsis, and ligularia thrive in this sunny meadow environment. Later, in June, sisyrinchiums, irises, orchids and many flowering shrubs and roses are abundant. The natural woodland includes many interesting trees.

Directions: Turn off the A72 west of Neidpath Castle, signposted to Kirkton Manor. After crossing the River Tweed, enter a garden gate which is a mile downhill, opposite a Beware Horses sign.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: All proceeds to SGS Beneficiaries

3 Millhall

Shore Road, Kirkcudbright DG6 4TQ
Mr Alan Shamash

Sunday 12 April & Sunday 30 August, 2pm - 5pm (2026)

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Impressive five-acre garden with a large collection of mature shrubs, including over 200 rhododendron species, many camellias, magnolias including campbellii, embothriums, leptospermums, olearias, myrtles, telopeas, perennials, over 200 hydrangeas and many other rare Southern Hemisphere plants. The garden has several interesting paths and is on a hillside running along the rocky shore of the Dee Estuary in Kirkcudbright Bay.

Directions: On the B727 between Kirkcudbright and Borgue on the west shore of the Dee Estuary. Parking at Dhoon Beach public car park, about three miles south of Kirkcudbright. There is a five-minute walk to the house. Please note there will be no vehicular access to 3 Millhall and all visitors should park at Dhoon Beach and walk up to the property.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Alzheimer's Research UK 60%

Megginch Castle

Errol PH2 7SW
Giles Herdman and Catherine Drummond-Herdman

Sunday 12 April, 2pm - 5pm (2026)

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Come and immerse yourself in the magic of Megginch on Sunday 12th April. Wander through the glorious daffodils and into the award-winning orchard. Then back to the conservatory for our famous, home-baked teas. We love having your dogs on leads but let your children run free! Please note that Megginch is a family home and so not open to the public apart from the SGS day on Sunday 12th April.
National Plant Collection: Scottish cider apples, Scottish Heritage apples and pears
Champion Trees: Acer palmatum

Directions: Ten miles from Perth and Dundee directly off the A90, Perth-bound carriageway, 600 yards after the Errol/Rait flyover, on the left hand side, 300 yards after Beware Pedestrians Crossing sign. Find the entrance using what3words/unguarded.clan.masks

Admission: £6.00, children free

Charities: All proceeds to SGS Beneficiaries

Shepherd House

Inveresk, Musselburgh EH21 7TH
Sir Charles and Lady Fraser

Tuesdays & Thursdays from 14 April to 30 July, 2 - 4pm. (2026)

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T:0131 665 2570 E:ann.shepherdhouse@gmail.com

W:www.shepherdhousegarden.co.uk

A constantly evolving artist’s garden that never stands still, with lots of surprises including a shell house built in 2014, rose parterres, a rill and fountains. At its heart are the plants filling every border, spilling over arches and lining paths, which are the inspiration for Ann’s paintings. The season starts with the snowdrop collection of over 70 cultivars, moves on through hellebores, tulips, irises and roses. One of the garden's features is a mirror steel diamond sculpture to commemorate the Frasers' diamond wedding anniversary.

Directions: The garden is near Musselburgh. From the A1 take the A6094 exit signposted Wallyford and Dalkeith and follow signs to Inveresk.

Admission: £6.00, children free

Charities: Trees For Life 60%

Longwood

Humbie EH36 5PN
Linda Flockhart and Sandra Gentle

Wednesday 15 April, 10:30am - 4pm (2026)

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An extensive, long-established country garden at 800 feet. There are ducks and hens, stream and ponds as well as areas of wild garden and borders including roses, vegetables, lawns and woodlands. Stunning views over the Forth.

Directions: From the B6368 (Humbie to Haddington road) about one mile east of Humbie take the direction south to Blegbie Farm (signposted). Follow the road for circa two miles, passing Humbie Mains Farm as you go. You will find Blegbie Farm at a hard right-hand bend. The drive for Longwood will be straight in front of you, right beside Blegbie. Go straight up the drive and park at the bottom of the cottages. Do not turn right or left. Find using what3words/mermaids.steepest.animals

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Médecins Sans Frontières 60%

Westhall Castle

Oyne, Inverurie AB52 6RW
Mr Gavin Farquhar

Sunday 19 April, 1pm - 4pm (2026)

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T:01224 214301 E:enquiries@ecclesgreig.com

Set in an ancient landscape in the foothills of the impressive and foreboding hill of Bennachie, is a circular walk through glorious daffodils with outstanding views. This interesting garden is in the early stages of restoration, with large groupings of rhododendrons and specimen trees. Westhall Castle is a 16th-century tower house, incorporating a 13th-century building of the bishops of Aberdeen. There were additions in the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. The castle is semi-derelict, but stabilised from total dereliction. A fascinating house encompassing 600 years of alteration and additions.

Directions: Marked from the A96 at Old Rayne and from Oyne Village.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: 1st Insch Scout Group 60%

Grange

Linlithgow EH49 7RH
Johnny and Karen Cadell

Sunday 19 April, 1pm - 5pm. Admission for one hour for car including driver £8.00. Cars must be pre-booked online. Passengers and walkers £5.00, children free. Booking link coming soon. (2026)

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Discover a hidden century-old woodland and terraced formal garden in the setting of an Edwardian country house near Linlithgow. Less a horticulturalists garden than a diverse and surprising hillside walk, revealing hidden gardens, garden structures and architectural gems. Climb down to a walled garden with croquet lawn, topiary, pleached limes, apple espaliers and wisteria. Search the woods and rockery for a large collection and variety of mature rhododendrons, including several giants. Enjoy the extensive native

spring flowers along tree-lined avenues and in our 110-year-old orchard. And don't miss our highlight, the blaze of flowering azaleas at the end of the lawn. The garden previously opened under the Garden Scheme by earlier generations of the Cadell family from the 1930's until 2000 and this is a rare chance to re-discover the garden.

Directions: A visit to Grange can be part of a countryside walk from Linlithgow or Bo'ness. From the east end of Linlithgow loch, off the A803 Blackness Road, take the minor road north towards Bonnytoun Farm, over the motorway then turn left onto a private road signposted Grange just before the farm. Follow the tree-lined avenue a mile uphill. If coming by car, booking is essential due to limited parking. Take the A803 (Blackness Road) from the M9, exit 3 and take the 2nd right after Oracle site (Bonnytoun Road), then 1st left before Bonnytoun Farm (private road). Follow signs to the house. Exit north towards Bo'ness; turn right before West Lothian golf course to return to Linlithgow/M9. This route is one-way south to north.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Cancer Research UK 60%

SGS Kilmacolm Plant Sale

Outside Kilmacolm Library, Kilmacolm PA13 4LE
Scotland's Gardens Scheme

Saturday 25 April, 10am - 12pm (2026)

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Please join us at our popular spring and summer plant sales in the heart of Kilmacolm village

Directions: The plant sales are held at the Cross outside the Library & Cargill Centre (where refreshments are available) in the centre of Kilmacolm. Free parking locally and the village is accessible via McGills buses 1A, 1B (to and from Johnstone) or X7 (Glasgow to Greenock)

Admission: by donation

Charities: Pancreatic Cancer Action 60%

The Geans

Gosford Road, Longniddry EH32 0LF
Nicky & Stewart Williams

Sunday 26 April, 1pm - 5pm (2026)

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A large, mature, semi-structured garden with views over the Firth of Forth. The garden includes evolving topiary for structure and wild areas for nature. There is a pond and a separate water feature, a couple of cabins and many seating areas. A shady path under the trees, a veg patch, a fruit cage and a large old greenhouse all add interest. The garden is designed to have interest all year and attracts lots of wildlife which is caught on wildlife camera traps. There are lots of gravelled paths but they are quite compacted.

Directions: The Geans is the fourth house on Gosford Road after Longniddry Golf Club and is painted terracotta. There is a train station and buses to Longniddry (124 and X5).

Admission: £6.00, children free

Charities: HWDT 60%

Eglinton and Glencairn Gardens

Eglinton Crescent, Edinburgh EH12 5DD
Eglinton and Glencairn Gardens Association

Sunday 26 April, 2pm - 5pm (2026)

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W:https://www.eglintonglencairngardens.co.uk

The Eglinton and Glencairn Gardens are an oasis of calm in Edinburgh’s West End. Covering two acres, they consist of lawns, flower beds and a fine collection of trees including a Camperdown elm. They are well used and enjoyed by the residents of the two crescents and include a small children’s play area. The gardens are maintained on organic principles. Situated just off Palmerston Place, they are probably at their best in spring time with a profusion of blossom. Created at the end of the nineteenth century, the paths wander through the trees, shrubs and lawns, with plenty of places to sit and enjoy the peace of the gardens.

Directions: The gardens lie off Palmerston Place, between Eglinton Crescent and Glencairn Crescent, 10 minutes walk from Haymarket station, which can be reached by tram and Lothian buses including numbers 26 and 31 stopping outside the station and 4 and 44 in Dalry Road.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Trussell 60%

Kames Bay

Kilmelford PA34 4XA
Stuart Cannon

Saturday/Sunday, 2/3 May, 2pm - 6pm (2026)

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T:07770 817877 E:kamesbay@talk21.com

Kames Bay garden has evolved from two acres of scrub and bracken on an exposed lochside hill into a natural, almost wild garden spread over 13 acres, which blends into the contours of the coastal landscape. A garden where visitors can wander at peace on the woodland walk, or the hillside walk edged with wild primroses and violets, or around the pond edged with hydrangeas. Relax on hidden benches to enjoy the magnificent views over Loch Melfort and the islands to the west. An enchanting garden full of vibrant colours, especially in the spring, with more than 100 varieties of azaleas and rhododendrons.

Directions: On the A816 Oban to Lochgilphead road. Opposite Kames Bay and the fish farm. Two-and-a-half miles south of Kilmelford and two-and-a-half miles north of Arduaine.

Admission: £6.00, children free

Charities: St Columba's - Poltalloch 60%

Haugh Garden

College of Roseisle IV30 5YE
Gwynne and David Hetherington

Saturday/Sunday, 2/3 May, 2pm - 5pm (2026)

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T:01343 835790 E:davidhetherington26@gmail.com

A lovely two-acre garden to relax in with continuing developments to enjoy. Wander through woodlands and meadows, and around eye-catching perennial borders with unusual plants and shrubs, a pond and an orchard, all attracting a diversity of insects and birds. Our organic vegetable garden and polytunnel keep us well supplied and using the no-dig method, without need for artificial fertiliser or chemicals. Our garden delights us with year-round interest starting with various spring bulbs and flowering shrubs, continuing through to late autumn colours

Directions: From Elgin take the A96 west, then the B9013 Burghead Road to the crossroads at the centre of College of Roseisle. The garden is on the right, enter from the Duffus Road. Car parking at the village hall off Kinloss road. Drop off and disabled parking is available at the house.

Admission: by donation

Charities: Alzheimer Scotland 30% & WWF-UK 30%

4 Port Ann

Lochgilphead, Argyll PA31 8SE
Chris and Anne Buckland

Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays, 2-4 May, 23-25 May and 1-3 August, 2pm-5pm (2026)

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This half-acre, tiered garden is situated in the former forestry village of Port Ann, enjoying a sheltered position between Loch Fyne and a pine forest, and is a fine example of what can be achieved in a relatively small space. Created over the last 15 years by Anne and Chris, since Chris has become a wheelchair user, part of the top level of the garden has been made accessible with a viewing platform to the garden and loch beyond. The garden has a water feature, a pond teeming with newts and dragonflies, a labyrinth designed by artist Margaret Ker, many neuks and crannies filled with plants and small trees, including rhododendrons, azaleas, hawthorn, fig, maple and acers, and ends in a walk through a wilder area of hazels on the burnside where the ground is smothered in bluebells in May.

Directions: Heading north on A83 from Inveraray, before you reach Lochgilphead, Port Ann is signposted on the right. Please park in central square. Only the top garden deck is accessible by wheelchair.

Admission: £4.00, children free

Charities: MND Scotland 60%

The Gardens of Monimail Tower

Monimail Tower Project, by Letham KY15 7RJ
The Gardeners of Monimail Tower Project

Sunday 3 May & Sunday 28 June, 10am - 4pm (2026)

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T:07505 424905 E:monimailtower@posteo.uk

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Monimail Tower gardens is situated in the Howe of Fife, a 19th century walled garden and orchard, built around a 15th century tower, the remains of Cardinal Beaton's summer palace. The garden has been an organic vegetable garden since 1985. We are now developing flower beds, but very much in a natural and wildlife friendly way. You will find peacefulness and tranquillity, but not the formality associated with walled gardens. It is a haven for invertebrates and birds. The garden hosts a site for allotments for local people and the woodlands and orchard are open to the general public all year round with a carpet of snowdrops, aconites, then followed by wild garlic in spring. The garden has a marvellous aspect sloping south, surrounded by ancient yew trees and an orchard. The tower is open to visitors and hosts a little museum. You can climb up to the roof and enjoy a beautiful view.

Directions: Monimail Tower Project is situated in Monimail, a hamlet on the road between Letham and Collessie

Admission: £6.00, children free

Charities: Monimail Tower Project Ltd 60%

Broadwoodside

Gifford EH41 4JQ
Anna and Robert Dalrymple

Sunday/Monday, 3/4 May, 12pm - 5pm (2026)

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At Broadwoodside the buildings of a former farm steading, dating from the seventeenth century to the present day, surround two sheltered courtyards adjoining a walled garden. Around these, the planting extends into the surrounding farmland and woods on an ambitious scale, with a pond, temple and many sculptural incidents in the landscape. Selected in 2025 for Monty Don’s British Gardens on BBC TV and included by the RHS in Gardens of Great Britain and Ireland, a new guide to ‘the 100 most unmissable’ gardens.

Directions: On the B6355 going out of Gifford towards Pencaitland, at the Golf Course junction.

Admission: £8.00, children free

Charities: Leuchie 60%

Newmill

The Steading, Newmill PH10 6SG
Jean and Dave Trudgill

Sunday 3 May, 1pm - 4pm (2026)

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Newmill is a wildflower and wildlife haven. There are secluded paths that extend 800m by ponds and through woodland along the millrace and the north side of the Lunan Burn. In mid-March there are swathes of wild daffodils and by May, banks of bluebells and primroses. There is a half-acre wildflower meadow covered with cowslips and two colourful gardens to visit. If you are lucky and we have had a warm spring, the first of our 17 species of wild orchid may just be coming into flower.

Directions: Three miles west of Blairgowrie on the south side of the A923 in the direction of Dunkeld. We are 600 metres west of the Kinloch Hotel. Take the track on the left, just after a mobile phone mast and a breeze-block wall.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Unicef 60%

Ilha de Deus

Tiroran, Isle of Mull PA69 6ET
John Innes

Sunday 3 May, Sunday 7 June, Sunday 5 July & Sunday 2 August, 2pm - 5pm (2026)

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T:01681705022 E:johninnes2009@hotmail.com

Half-acre garden with stunning views of Loch Scridain, the Ross of Mull, and surrounded by mountains and community forest. The current owner has been developing the garden over the last four years with a collection of rhododendrons, camellias, fruit trees, roses, ferns, peonies, lilies and a few exotics from the southern hemisphere, together with three small ponds. Dogs welcome on leads. Small selection of plants for sale. Kindly walk on gravel paths and grassy areas only.

Directions: From A849 (Craignure to Fionnphort) turn right at Kinloch junction onto B8035 'Scenic route to Salen'. The Garden is on the left after 4.5 miles immediately opposite Balevulin. The Saltire is flying when the wind is below 30mph.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Open Doors with Brother Andrew 60%

7 Camus Avenue

Edinburgh EH10 6RF
Sally and Tony Brian

Sunday 3 May, 2pm - 5pm (2026)

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This much-loved, south-facing family garden has been created over the last 25 years with feature dry stone walls and interlinking paths. It is on four levels and designed to be informal with different areas of interest including a lawned area, flowers, shrubs, trees, raised beds, patios and a small greenhouse. The trees add colour with their carefully chosen different shades of leaves. The garden is particularly secluded and private, through the selection and positioning of the plants, and is designed to be 'easy maintenance'.

Directions: Off Morningside to Fairmilehead A702 beyond Majestic Wine. LRT buses 11 and 15 and Houston Coaches 101 and 102 stop on the main road (Buckstone Road) 100 metres from the garden.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Alzheimer Scotland 60%

Kinmount House

Annan, Dumfriesshire DG12 5RH
Fiona Birkbeck

Sunday 3 May, 2pm - 5pm (2026)

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Step into the beauty of Kinmount House and enjoy a day of fresh air, stunning scenery and gentle exploration through our historic estate. Wander the elegant Italian Gardens, where stone terraces, ornamental fountains and manicured hedges create a timeless backdrop before following peaceful woodland trails and lakeside paths alive with birdsong and seasonal colour. Every turn reveals a new view from sweeping parkland to tranquil water reflections and the grand façade of the house itself. Whether you stroll, stride or simply take it all in Kinmount’s gardens offer the perfect setting to support a worthy cause, connect with nature and experience one of Scotland’s most enchanting private estates.

Designed Landscape: Available on the Kinmount House website

Directions: The Italian Gardens at Kinmount House are located within the main estate grounds of the house. Follow signs from the main entrance off the A75 down the front drive and signposted towards the Italian Garden's gate and lakeland footpath.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Alzheimer Scotland: Dumfries Brain Health & Dementia Resource Centre 60%

Haystoun

Peebles EH45 9JG
Mrs Mary Coltman

every Wednesday in May, 1.30pm - 5.00pm. (2026)

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This seventeenth-century house (not open) has a charming walled garden with an ancient yew tree, herbaceous beds and vegetable garden. There is a wonderful burnside walk created since 1980, with azaleas and rhododendrons leading to a small ornamental loch (cleared in 1990) with stunning views up Glensax Valley.

Directions: Cross the River Tweed in Peebles to the south bank and follow Scotland's Gardens Scheme sign for approximately one mile.

Admission: £7.00, children free

Charities: St.Columba’s Hospice Care 60%

Fasnacloich

Appin PA38 4BJ
Mr and Mrs David Stewart

Sunday 10 May, 12pm - 5pm (2026)

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South-facing 15-acre woodland garden sloping down to Loch Baile Mhic Cailein in Glen Creran. Partly laid out in the mid-19th century with extensive structural water features added in the early 20th century. The garden mainly consists of hybrid and species rhododendrons, azaleas and magnolias with, over the last 35 years, a more recent addition of trees from Eastern Europe, Central Asia and the Northern United States (including a small pinetum).

Directions: On the A828 at the roundabout on the north side of Creagan Bridge take the road for Invercreran. At the head of the loch go straight ahead for about one-and-a-half miles. The house is on the right hand side.

Admission: £6.00, children free

Charities: International Dendrology Society 60%

Dunblane Gardens

Dunblane FK15 0ER
Maud Crawford; Linda and Steve Bassett, Michael Gotz

Sunday 10 May, 1pm - 5pm (2026)

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St Blane's House High Street, Dunblane FK15 0ER (Maud Crawford): St Blanes, is a well-established two-acre garden with a wide variety of trees, rhododendrons, azaleas and other shrubs with extensive perennial borders including a large bed of meconopsis. There is also a vegetable garden with polytunnels and short walks within a wooded area. Rhododendrons and azaleas from William Campbell's nursery will be on sale.

The Old Smiddy Smithy Loan, Dunblane FK15 0HQ (Steve and Linda Bassett): The Old Smiddy is a constantly evolving, wildlife-friendly garden, full of cottage garden plants, trees and shrubs. Features include a small stream and ponds, a blacksmith-designed gate and handrails. There is a newly established rose area and a very productive set of compost bins. Pots of bulbs and herbs add interest to the courtyard. There will be cottage garden plants for sale. There is limited wheelchair access.

Directions: St Blane's is located opposite the library in Dunblane, and Smithy Loan is close by. Please park on the street, though there is blue badge parking at St Blane's.

Admission: £7.50, children free

Charities: Strathcarron Hospice 60%

Tyninghame House and The Walled Garden

Tyninghame House, Dunbar EH42 1XW
Mrs C Gwyn, Tyninghame Gardens Ltd

Sunday 10 May, 1pm - 5pm (2026)

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The Walled Garden (Mrs C Gwyn): The formal walled garden combines the lawn, sculpture and yew hedges, an Apple Walk, extensive herbaceous planting including roses and peonies with an informal arboretum.

Tyninghame House (Tyninghame Gardens Limited):Splendid 17th century sandstone Scottish baronial house, remodelled in 1829 by William Burn. The gardens include herbaceous border, Lady Haddington’s Secret Garden with old fashioned roses and an extensive wilderness spring garden with rhododendrons, azalea, flowering trees and bulbs. The Romanesque ruin of St Baldred’s Church commands views across the Tyne Estuary and Lammermuir Hills. Tyninghame has been awarded ‘Outstanding’ for every category in the Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes of Scotland.
Champion Trees: Two British and four Scottish.

Directions: Gates on the A198 at Tyninghame Village. Bus 120.

Admission: £8.00, children free

Charities: Muirfield Riding for the Disabled 60%

Dalswinton House

Dalswinton DG2 0XZ
Mr and Mrs Peter Landale

Sunday 10 May, 2pm - 5pm (2026)

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Late 18th-century house sits on top of a hill surrounded by herbaceous beds and well-established shrubs, including rhododendrons and azaleas, overlooking the loch. Attractive walks through woods and around the loch. It was here that the first steamboat in Britain made its maiden voyage in 1788 and there is a life-sized model beside the water to commemorate this. Over the past years, there has been much clearing and development work around the loch, which has opened up the views considerably.

Designed Landscape: http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/GDL00131

Directions: Take the A76 north from Dumfries to Thornhill. After seven miles, turn right to Dalswinton. Drive through Dalswinton village, past the red church on the right and follow estate wall on the right. Entrance is by either the single lodge or double lodge entrance set in the wall.

Admission: £6.00, children free

Charities: Kirkmahoe Parish Church of Scotland 60%

Redcroft

23 Murrayfield Road, Edinburgh EH12 6EP
James and Anna Buxton

Sunday 10 May, 2pm - 5pm (2026)

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T:07989 977701 E:annabuxtonb@aol.com

When Anna and James Buxton moved into Redcroft in 1986 they acquired a garden which had always been very well cared for. Since then the range of plants has been widened and it now has the feel of a very mature garden. The garden surrounds the Arts and Crafts house and has itself something of an Arts and Crafts style. Carefully trimmed shrubs have become sculptures, the pond is now covered in water lilies and some of the lawn has become long grass with paths. It is a hidden haven off a busy road. May should be very colourful with rhododendrons and other flowering shrubs and wall plants, and a good display of tender plants in the old greenhouse. The orchard will be covered in daffodils and there will be tulips in pots and other spring bulbs. Children and buggies are welcome, and older children will enjoy our treehouse.

Directions: Murrayfield Road runs north from Corstorphine Road to Ravelston Dykes. Easy free parking. Buses 12, 26, 31 to Murrayfield Stadium. Bus 38 to Murrayfield Road.

Admission: £6.00, children free

Charities: St Salvadors Scottish Episcopal Church: Edinburgh: Community Food Initiative 60%

Moray Place and Bank Gardens

Edinburgh EH3 6BX
The Residents of the Moray Feu

Sunday 10 May, 2pm - 4:30pm (2026)

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Bank Gardens Edinburgh EH3 6BX (The Residents of Bank Gardens): Join us to celebrate the gardens of the Moray Feu in their spring and summer colours. Nearly six acres of secluded wild gardens with lawns, trees and shrubs with banks of bulbs down to the Water of Leith and stunning views towards Dean Bridge.

Moray Place Edinburgh EH3 6BX (The Residents of Moray Place): Private garden of three-and-a-half acres in the Georgian New Town is framed by the polygon of Moray Place, and is laid out with shrubs, trees and flower beds offering an atmosphere of tranquillity in the city centre.

Directions: Bank Gardens enter by the gate at the top of Doune Terrace. Moray Place enter by the north gate in Moray Place. Also entry via Water of Leith Path at St Bernard's Well

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Parkinsons UK 60%

Wraes

Corseliehill Road, nr Houston PA6 7HU
Tim and Jo Mack

Sunday 10 May, 2pm - 5pm (2026)

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A varied seven acre rural garden with far reaching views, established in 2013. A variety of planting areas, designed to take advantage of the natural terrain and be actively wildlife friendly. Several formal(ish) herbaceous beds, 3 wildlife ponds, burnside walks, daffodil maze, spring garden, 3 acre woodland with rhododendron collection (100 species). In May the rhododendrons and bluebells are at their peak, and the daffodil maze may even still be in flower! For those interested in growing their own food, there is a large “no-dig” productive area, with vegetables, fruit cage and orchard. There are lots of comfortable benches to relax on and enjoy the tranquillity while the kids tackle the maze or just have a good run around!

Directions: From Houston follow Barochan Road towards Langbank B789 for about a mile, turn left down Corsliehill Road. From Kilmacolm leave the village on Houston Road, past the golf course, turn left down Corsliehill Road for about a mile.

Admission: £6.00, children free

Charities: Breast Cancer Now 60%

Baravalla Garden

by West Loch Tarbert, Argyll PA29 6YE
Baravalla Garden Partnership - Matt Heasman, Director

Thursday 14 May, 10am - 5pm (2026)

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T:07793604609 E:mtheasman@outlook.com

W:rscg.org.uk

This wild garden of 26 acres is carved out of typical Argyll woodland, with mature oak, beech, hazel and alder that run down to the shores of the West Loch some seven miles from Tarbert. The 'Two Peters', Sir Peter Hutchison Bt. CBE FRSE and Peter Cox MBE, both botanical travellers, were looking for an area to plant the more tender plants from their colder east coast gardens. They found the site here with the help of the Mackie Campbell Family and some 50 years ago started to create a garden with collections of plants from all over the world, rhododendrons, magnolias, azaleas, camellias, tender shrubs and so much more. The garden now is mature, managed and maintained by the Rhododendron Species Conservation Group. This garden is very rarely open. This is a truly wild garden and stout footwear and clothing for protection against the Argyll weather are recommended.

Directions: From Tarbert Village, through the village take the B8024 past the golf course, turn left on the Kilberry road for about seven miles. SGS signs will direct you to a car park just through the gate on the right hand side. Please do not attempt to come down the forest track but follow the signs and walk down the track to the garden. We will provide guided tours at regular intervals.

Admission: £6.00, children free

Charities: Rhododendron Species Conservation Group 60%

Cloan

by Auchterarder PH3 1PP
Neil Mitchison

Saturday/Sunday, 16/17 May, 10am - 5pm (2026)

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T:07958 155831 E:niall@fastmail.co.uk

Two acres of wild garden, with a wide variety of rhododendrons and azaleas, and an impressive collection of trees, including metasequoia, cryptomeria, Acer cappadocicum, Sequoia sempervirens, Quercus robur ‘Filicifolia’, liriodendron, several Japanese maples, magnificent beech and Scots pine trees, and extensive yew topiary; also an acre of walled garden with embothriums, Acer griseum, several sorbus varieties, parrotia and a large herbaceous border. Fine views of Strathearn from the front of the house.

Directions: From the A823, just south of the A9, follow the small road heading north east, signposted Duchally. Continue for approximately 2½ miles, turn right at the sign Coulshill. Continue for just under ½ mile. Follow the signs for car parking.

Admission: £4.00, children free

Charities: Tiphereth Limited: Camphill 60%

Kilchoan Gardens

Kilmelford PA34 4XD
Kilchoan Estate/ Zsolt Fodor (Head Gardener)

Saturday/Sunday, 16/17 May & Saturday/Sunday, 18/19 July, 10am - 5pm (2026)

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T:07588 404238 E:Zsolt@kilchoanestate.co.uk

An eclectic private garden, open on specific dates and year-round by appointment.

Kilchoan Gardens consist of a mix of ornamental beds with less formal areas for regenerative gardening. The main areas include an old walled garden renovated with a glasshouse for tender species, and traditional vegetable production; a Himalayan garden with many species of Asiatic origin; an arboretum with plants of high conservation value, including trees through the International Conifer Conservation Programme, and new woodland areas designed for flora and fauna. The more formal gardens consist of herbaceous borders, topiary and various artwork dotted around the paths and planting areas.

The chapel will be open. Teas available on SGS specific dates.

Directions: 4.5 miles along the road from the A816 turn-off south of Kilmelford signed Degnish. Turn left after 1.5 miles at the bridge and Melfort Holiday Village. Follow this for 3 miles and look out for signage.

Admission: £7.00, children free

Charities: The Kilchoan Melfort Trust 30% & Breast Cancer Now 30%

Regent, Royal and Carlton Terrace Gardens

17a Royal Terrace Mews, Carlton Terrace Lane Entrance, Edinburgh EH7 5BZ
RRCT Gardens Association

Saturday 16 May, 12pm - 4pm (2026)

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The largest of Edinburgh's New Town gardens still in private ownership, it remains largely unchanged since its formation in 1830. The design consists of an upland lawn of seven acres planted with specimen trees. The flanking woodlands of five acres are planted with spring bulbs giving a carpet of colour. Sitting on the lower slope of Calton Hill, the garden has beautiful views of Edinburgh and the surrounding countryside.

Directions: Trams: To Picardy Place then walk along Blenheim Place and Royal Terrace turning right onto Carlton Terrace Lane, where the green garden gate is straight ahead. Buses: to Elm Row or London Road and directions above.

Admission: £7.50, children free

Charities: Myeloma UK 60%

Knock Newhouse

Lochgair PA31 8RZ
Mrs Hew Service

Saturday/Sunday, 16/17 May, 1pm - 5pm (2026)

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T:01546 886628 E:corranmorhouse@aol.com

Like all good gardens, it has evolved over time. The garden is centred on a 250-foot lochan, a small waterfall and lily pond. The first trees and rhododendrons were planted in the 1960s, with major additions in the 1990s. A variety of cut leaf and flowering trees were added after the storms of 2011/12. As a result, the garden now has a wide range of specimen trees, camellia, hoheria, eucryphia, stewartia to name a few in addition to the azaleas and rhododendrons. January flowering is followed by spring flowers and bluebells and then into the autumn by spectacular colours. I am delighted to welcome visitors at any time.

Directions: On the A83. The house is not visible from the road. From Lochgilphead, a ½ mile south of Lochgair Hotel and on the left-hand side of the road, and from Inveraray on the right-hand side of the road a ½ mile after the Lochgair Hotel; the drive opening is marked and enters the woods. Bus Route - Inveraray to Lochgilphead

Admission: £6.00, children free

Charities: The Lochgair Association (SCIO): Village Hall Fund 30% & Cancer Research UK 30%

Shepherd House

Inveresk, Musselburgh EH21 7TH
Sir Charles and Lady Fraser

Sunday 17 May, 11am - 4pm (2026)

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T:0131 665 2570 E:ann.shepherdhouse@gmail.com

W:www.shepherdhousegarden.co.uk

A constantly evolving artist’s garden that never stands still, with lots of surprises including a shell house built in 2014, rose parterres, a rill and fountains. At its heart are the plants filling every border, spilling over arches and lining paths, which are the inspiration for Ann’s paintings. The season starts with the snowdrop collection of over 70 cultivars, moves on through hellebores, tulips, irises and roses. One of the garden's features is a mirror steel diamond sculpture to commemorate the Frasers' diamond wedding anniversary.

Directions: The garden is near Musselburgh. From the A1 take the A6094 exit signposted Wallyford and Dalkeith and follow signs to Inveresk.

Admission: £6.00, children free

Charities: Trees For Life 60%

Grange

Linlithgow EH49 7RH
Johnny and Karen Cadell

Sunday 17 May, 1pm - 5pm. Admission for one hour for car including driver £8.00. Cars must be pre-booked online. Passengers and walkers £5.00, children free. Booking link coming soon. (2026)

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E:johnnycadell@icloud.com

Discover a hidden century-old woodland and terraced formal garden in the setting of an Edwardian country house near Linlithgow. Less a horticulturalists garden than a diverse and surprising hillside walk, revealing hidden gardens, garden structures and architectural gems. Climb down to a walled garden with croquet lawn, topiary, pleached limes, apple espaliers and wisteria. Search the woods and rockery for a large collection and variety of mature rhododendrons, including several giants. Enjoy the extensive native

spring flowers along tree-lined avenues and in our 110-year-old orchard. And don't miss our highlight, the blaze of flowering azaleas at the end of the lawn. The garden previously opened under the Garden Scheme by earlier generations of the Cadell family from the 1930's until 2000 and this is a rare chance to re-discover the garden.

Directions: A visit to Grange can be part of a countryside walk from Linlithgow or Bo'ness. From the east end of Linlithgow loch, off the A803 Blackness Road, take the minor road north towards Bonnytoun Farm, over the motorway then turn left onto a private road signposted Grange just before the farm. Follow the tree-lined avenue a mile uphill. If coming by car, booking is essential due to limited parking. Take the A803 (Blackness Road) from the M9, exit 3 and take the 2nd right after Oracle site (Bonnytoun Road), then 1st left before Bonnytoun Farm (private road). Follow signs to the house. Exit north towards Bo'ness; turn right before West Lothian golf course to return to Linlithgow/M9. This route is one-way south to north.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Cancer Research UK 60%

Torwood House

St Mary's Road, Birnam PH8 0BJ
Jan Silburn

Sunday 17 May, 1pm - 5pm (2026)

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An eight-acre woodland garden developed over the last 40 years in a setting of great natural beauty. You will find a range of interesting shrubs such as enkianthus, cercidiphyllum, crinodendron, eucryphia, magnolias, cornus, amelanchier and abutilon, well-stocked herbaceous borders, beautiful rhododendrons and azaleas and some fine trees. This is an enchanting, quirky garden full of vibrant colours especially in the spring.

Directions: On the hill above the Birnam Hotel, up St Mary’s Road and first left turning over left cattle-grid. Limited disabled parking at the house so best to park in Birnam and walk. Bus stops at Birnam Hotel. Approx 200 metres.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: LoveOliver: a charity supporting children with cancer 60%

Brechin Castle

Brechin DD9 6SG
Lord and Lady Ramsay

Sunday 17 May, 2pm - 5pm (2026)

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T:01356 624566 E:enquiries@dalhousieestates.co.uk

W:www.dalhousieestates.co.uk

The uniquely-curving walls are just one of many delightful surprises in store as you wander around Brechin Castle's renowned walled garden. Find charm and splendour in the wide, gravelled walks, secluded smaller paths and hidden corners, whilst you take in the stunning blend of ancient and modern plantings. May sees the rhododendrons and azaleas hit the peak of their flowering to wonderful effect, with complementary underplanting and a framework of beautiful trees to further heighten your experience. This is a lovely garden to visit at any time of year, but it is really something to behold in the spring.

Designed Landscape: http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/GDL00070

Directions: A90 southernmost exit to Brechin, a mile past Brechin Castle Centre, castle gates on right.

Admission: £6.00, children free

Charities: The Attic: The Attic 30% & The Dalhousie Centre Day Care For The Elderly 30%

Arbigland House

Kirkbean, Dumfries DG2 8BQ
Alistair Alcock and Wayne Whittaker

Sunday 17 May, 2pm - 5pm (2026)

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T:01387 880764 E:alcockalistair@gmail.com

W:www.arbiglandhouseandgardens.co.uk

Arbigland House is an Adam-style 18th-century mansion surrounded by 24 acres of woodland gardens running down to a beach on the Solway Firth. The gardens date from the 18th century but the more formal areas were developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and are currently undergoing a programme of restoration and development by the current owners Wayne Whittaker and Alistair Alcock. There are 200 year-old trees lining the Broad Walk which runs down to the Solway and a huge variety of rhododendrons and azaleas. Within the woodland are a range of features including a stream-fed lake and a Japanese garden, with a more formal sundial garden and sunken rose garden, all in the process of renewal. Amongst these are a diverse collection of mature trees and shrubs. The gardens have received TripAdvisor awards in both 2024 and 2025 and have been named one of the top ten coastal gardens in Scotland.

Designed Landscape: http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/GDL00015

Directions: Take the A710 to Kirkbean. In the village turn off towards Carsethorn and, after 200 yards, turn right and follow signs to John Paul Jones Cottage. After a mile or so, turn left at the T junction through white gates and down the drive through ornamental gates to Arbigland House.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Absolute Classics 30% & The Arts Society, Dumfries and Galloway 30%

Ross Priory

Gartocharn G83 8NL
University of Strathclyde

Sunday 17 May, 2pm - 5pm (2026)

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Mansion house with glorious views over Loch Lomond with adjoining garden. Wonderful rhododendrons and azaleas are the principal plants in the garden, with a varied selection of trees and shrubs throughout. Spectacular spring bulbs, border plantings of herbaceous perennials, shrubs and trees. Extensive walled garden with glasshouses, pergola and ornamental plantings. Children’s play area near the House.

Directions: Ross Priory is one and a half miles off the A811 at Gartocharn. Bus from Balloch to Gartocharn.

Admission: £6.00, children free

Charities: Friends Of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs 30% & Loch Lomond Rescue Boat 30%

Ninewells Community Garden & Maggie's Centre Garden

Tom McDonald Avenue, Ninewells Hospital Dundee DD2 1NH
The Trustees of Ninewells Community Garden and the Team at Maggie's Dundee

Saturday 23 May, 10am - 4pm (2026)

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W:https://ninewellsgarden.org.uk https://www.maggies.org/our-centres/maggies-dundee

Visit Ninewells Community Garden and Maggie’s Centre, two inspiring gardens just three minutes apart in Dundee. Together, these gardens celebrate the power of green spaces to nurture, heal and connect communities.

Maggie's Dundee (NEW) Tom McDonald Ave, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee DD2 1NH: The garden at Maggie’s Dundee was created in 2005, designed by Arabella Lennox-Boyd. It offers a calm, restorative space beside its renowned building, supporting those affected by cancer. The centrepiece is a 33-metre labyrinth designed as a place where visitors can come to find a space for contemplation and meditation. A separate small garden, surrounded by roses and scented shrubs and plants, is set aside for private contemplation.

Ninewells Community Garden (NEW) Tom MacDonald Avenue, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee DD2 1NH: The Community Garden is a fully accessible green haven with herbaceous borders, fruit and vegetables, native plants, a wildlife area, sensory and physic gardens, orchard, children’s play space and the award-winning Leaf Room, built from Scottish timber. Volunteers help maintain the garden, promoting health and wellbeing through nature.

Directions: From Ninewells Hospital main entrance take first left to East Block car park (free 3 hours). Garden at rear. Find using what3words/clouds.layers.code Alternatively, follow signs for Maggie’s Centre.

Admission: £8.00, children free

Charities: Ninewells Garden: Ninewells Community Garden 30% & Maggie Keswick Jencks Cancer Caring Centres Trust (Dundee) 30%

Tinnisburn Plants

Upper Millsteads, Canonbie DG14 0RY
Helen Knowles

Saturday/Sunday, 23/24 May, 10am - 4pm for Meconopsis. (2026)

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T:07544 373815 E:helen@tinnisburn.co.uk

W:tinnisburn.co.uk

Developed over the last 39 years, this one-acre, plantswoman's garden is home to an eclectic mix of truly hardy perennials, trees and shrubs. Planted for year-round colour and interest and to provide habitats for wildlife, there is something new to see each month. There is a woodland garden, rockery, bog garden, herbaceous borders and much more. Meconopsis grow well here and more are being planted out every year. In addition to the garden, there is a small orchard, wildlife ponds and mown paths through the wildflower meadows and, if you're lucky, you may spot red squirrels.
National Plant Collection: Scilla (Chionodoxa) and Meconopsis (George Sherriff Group & related M.gakyidinia)

Directions: Take the B6357 north from Canonbie. At Harelaw turn left onto the B6318 and after one mile turn right onto our track. It is 1.5 miles long and is untarmacked but suitable for all vehicles. Just drive slowly and carefully.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Fauna & Flora International 30% & Eden Valley Hospice 30%

Oatridge College Campus - SRUC

Ecclesmachan, Broxburn, West Lothian EH52 6NH
Oatridge College Campus - SRUC

Saturday 23 May, 12pm - 5pm (2026)

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T:01506 864800 E:gmcgillivray@sruc.ac.uk

W:https://www.sruc.ac.uk

SRUC Oatridge Campus situated within 700 acres of mixed grounds, is a land-based college comprised largely of agricultural with arable areas, but also hosts Horticulture and Landscaping, the Scottish National Equestrian Centre, Engineering and Animal Care departments. Benefitting from formal planted areas with named and labelled specimen plants, the campus presents an inviting and diverse mixture of planting styles to explore. With prairie planting, an alpine rockery, numerous specimen trees, productive allotment areas, a woodland walk and herbaceous borders, the visit is sure to have something for everyone. The student polytunnels and glasshouses offer an additional glimpse of some of the propagation techniques demonstrated by students. Visitors can explore the extensive woodland walks of the National Paths For All demonstration site. This project was developed to show several different materials, design and construction methods to use when creating walking paths.

Directions: The college is well signposted. Turn into Ecclesmachan Village, then immediately left and up the main college drive. The car park is on the left at the top of the drive. Buses 31 and 32 from Linlithgow, Uphall Station and Livingston, then approx a six minute walk.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: SRUC: Oatridge Campus Student Hardship Fund 60%

Kilbryde Castle

Dunblane FK15 9NF
Sir James and Lady Campbell

Sunday 24 May, 11am - 5pm (2026)

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T:01786 824897 E:carolaandjames@googlemail.com

W:www.kilbrydecastle.com

Kilbryde Castle gardens cover some 12 acres and are situated above the Ardoch Burn and below the castle. The gardens are split into three parts: informal, woodland and wild. Natural planting (azaleas, rhododendrons, camellias and magnolias) are found in the woodland garden. There are glorious snowdrops, spring bulbs, and autumn colour provided by clematis and acers. Within the wildflower meadow the meconopsis are happily spreading.

Directions: Three miles from Dunblane and Doune, off the A820 between Dunblane and Doune. On Scotland’s Gardens Scheme open days the garden is signposted from the A820.

Admission: £6.00, children free

Charities: Leighton Library Trust 60%

Wemyss Castle Gardens

Wemyss Castle, Coaltown of Wemyss KY1 4TE
Mr and Mrs Michael Wemyss, Wemyss Estates Trustees

Sunday 24 May, 12pm - 5pm (2026)

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T:01592 652181 E:wemyss.gardens@gmail.com

W:wemysscastlegardens.com

The gardens comprise a spring woodland garden of some 15 acres with a very fine display of Erythronium revolutum followed by bluebells and narcissi. Since 1994, the contiguous redundant six-acre walled garden has been substantially overhauled and redesigned by Michael and Charlotte Wemyss, with completely new planting and landscaping concentrating in particular on clematis, roses and ornamental trees.

Designed Landscape: http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/GDL00384

Directions: In village of Coaltown of Wemyss (A955 three miles east of Kirkcaldy). Drive entrance opposite bowling green, half mile down drive bear left at fork and follow drive through stable yard, parking in field on right approximately 200 yards after stable yard.

Admission: £7.50, children free

Charities: Rosslyn School 60%

Tigh-na-Beithe

Birnam Glen, Birnam, Dunkeld PH8 0BW
The Robbs

Sunday 24 May, 1pm - 5pm (2026)

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E:ericarobb555@gmail.com

An informal, shady woodland garden of 1½ acres with a fine collection of mature shrubs and trees including copper beeches, an enormous flowering prunus and a beautiful Scots pine. Rhododendrons and azaleas are a lovely sight in spring. The garden is a haven for wildlife with red squirrels and a wide variety of birds. Other features include a rockery, a perimeter pathway, a bluebell walk and seating areas. The ground is hilly, uneven and damp underfoot and sensible footwear is essential.

Directions: There is limited parking at the house. Please park at Birnam Village or Birnam and Dunkeld train station and walk to the garden up Birnam Glen footpath which is a five-minute uphill walk.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance 30% & Guide Dogs 30%

Kirklands

Saline KY12 9TS
Peter and Gill Hart

Sunday 24 May, 2pm - 5pm (2026)

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T:07787 115477 E:peter@kirklandsgarden.co.uk

W:www.kirklandsgarden.co.uk

Kirklands, built in 1832, has been the Hart family home for 48 years. The walled garden was reinstated from a paddock to include terracing and raised beds. In 2023 we introduced two bee hives. The woodland garden comes into life in February with snowdrops followed by bluebells, hellebores, trilliums, fritillaries, rhododendrons, meconopsis, candelabra primulas and irises. The rockery displays dwarf rhododendrons and azaleas. The herbaceous borders reach their peak in the late summer with bright yellow rudbeckia, verbena and echinacea. Down by the Saline Burn there are 30 species of many-coloured primula and 20 acres of naturally regenerating woodland with a pathway by the stream. To keep the grandchildren occupied, Peter built a tree house, climbing frame and rope swing, though we hope they will take an interest in gardening too!

Directions: Junction 4, M90, then B914. Parking in the centre of the village, then a short walk to the garden. Limited disabled parking at Kirklands.

Admission: £6.00, children free

Charities: Saline & District Heritage Society 60%

Corsock House

Corsock, Castle Douglas DG7 3DJ
The Ingall family

Sunday 24 May, 2pm - 5pm (2026)

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T:01644 440250 E:corsockhouse@gmail.com

Corsock House garden, renowned for its substantial collection of rhododendrons, includes an amazing variety of designed landscape, from a strictly formal walled garden, through richly planted woodlands full of different vistas, artfully designed water features and surprises to extensive lawns showing off the Bryce baronial mansion. This is an Arcadian garden with pools and temples, described by Ken Cox as ‘perhaps my favourite of Scotland’s many woodland gardens’.

Directions: Off the A75, Dumfries is 14 miles, Castle Douglas is 10 miles, Corsock Village is half-mile on the A712.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Corsock & Kirkpatrick Durham Church Of Scotland 60%

Milton of Finavon House

Forfar DD8 3PY

Sunday 24 May & Saturday 18 July, 2pm - 5pm (2026)

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E:enquiries@miltonoffinavonhouse.co.uk

W:miltonoffinavonhouse.co.uk

Milton of Finavon House is a Grade C listed property in 1.8 acres of gardens. In parts, the house dates from about 1500. The gardens are currently being restored and replanted. There is a small meadow orchard with fruit trees and mown walkways, a formal semi-walled garden with more restoration and new planting, with further woodland walks and a kitchen garden with new and old restoration planting. We hope that you will enjoy seeing the garden evolve over the coming years.

Directions: 2 minutes off the A90, north of Forfar and south of Brechin. Take the sharp turn off the A90 and then again into Milton Lane and then about 1 mile into the village. Park up and then on foot follow the signs. Parking is free in the village and is a two minute walk to the gardens. Blue Badge holders may park in the courtyard, you will be directed on arrival, so please follow the road and turn right at the T junction. A public WC is available in the courtyard. Water bowls for dogs will be available.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: All proceeds to SGS Beneficiaries

Kilbeg House

Kilbeg, Sleat, Isle of Skye IV44 8RQ
Philip and Nicola Howarth

Sunday 24 May, 2pm - 5pm (2026)

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E:nicola@kilbeghouse.org.uk

W:www.kilbeghouse.org.uk

A growing botanical collection of trees, shrubs and perennials from around the world in 3.5 acres, sloping down towards the sea with views to Knoydart and Ardnamurchan. Rhododendrons (mainly species) and bluebells in May, colourful borders from June through to September. Since the owners acquired the property in 2015 there has been much new planting in and between existing mature trees, and development of new projects is on-going. There is an all weather route along the drive, terrace and part way round the garden, elsewhere grass can be steep and slippery when wet. There is a steep path down to the public sandy beach.

Directions: From Skye Bridge take the A87 for eight miles, then left towards Armadale for 14 miles. After the primary school at the road on the right to Tarskavaig, turn left (towards the sea) to the iron gates. Parking is in the lay-by just before turning and before the gates on the left. There is disabled parking.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Parkinsons UK 60%

Cowhill Tower

Holywood DG2 0RL
Mr and Mrs P Weatherall

Sunday 24 May, 2pm - 5pm (2026)

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T:01387 720304 E:clara@cowhill.co.uk

This is an interesting walled garden. There are topiary animals, birds and figures and beautiful woodland and river walks. Splendid views can be seen from the lawn right down the Nith Valley. There is also a variety of statues, including several from the Far East.

Designed Landscape: http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/GDL00109

Directions: Holywood is one-and-a-half miles off the A76, five miles north of Dumfries.

Admission: by donation

Charities: Maggie's 60%

Angus Plant Sale

Hospitalfield House, Westway, Arbroath DD11 2NH
The Organisers of SGS Angus, Dundee & Kincardineshire South

Saturday 30 May, 10am - 1pm (2026)

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E:sgsangusdundee@gmail.com

By kind permission of the Trustees of the Hospitalfield Trust, our popular Annual Plant Sale will be held in their grounds. The house has monastic origins from the 13th century and was remodelled in the Arts and Crafts style in the 19th century by Elizabeth Allan-Fraser and her husband, the artist Patrick Allan-Fraser. The horticulturalist Nigel Dunnett redesigned the garden which was planted in 2021. His brief, to tell 800 years of garden history, includes a physic garden, orchard and wide mixed borders. The 19th century addition of the Fernery has been restored thanks to the work of Caruso St John Architects. At the sale, Hospitalfield will launch I May Never See You, an artist’s project by Rebecca Chesney which aims to develop a seed bank devoted to kidney vetch and conservation of the Small Blue butterfly. As always, the sale will have a good selection of plants sourced from private gardens and local nurseries. Donations of plants will be welcome either in advance (please use the email address above to arrange delivery) or on the day. If you are potting up plants, please use sterile potting compost; we cannot accept plants in garden soil.

Directions: Comprehensive directions can be found at hospitalfield.org.uk/visit/location

Admission: £6.00, children free

Charities: All proceeds to SGS Beneficiaries

Beechwood

Broughton, Peeblesshire ML12 6HH
Susheila and James Gordon

Saturday/Sunday, 30/31 May & Saturday/Sunday, 20/21 June, 10am - 5pm (2026)

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T:07810 837068 or 01899 830443 E:susheilarachan@gmail.com

W:www.rachan.co.uk

An informal sculptor's garden adjacent to a mature woodland and pond. A well-planted stream runs through the garden. There are varied perennial areas to encourage wildlife and provide forage for the resident bees, it also features many examples of the owners' artworks which are inspired by the natural world.

Teas and delicious home-baking available.

Directions: Approximately one mile south of Broughton take the B712 off the A701. Then first left turn onto unmade road. Bus 91 Biggar to Peebles service.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: MND Scotland 60%

Woodfall Gardens

Glasserton DG8 8LY
Ross and Liz Muir

Saturday/Sunday, 30/31 May, 10:30am - 4:30pm (2026)

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E:woodfallgardens@btinternet.com

W:www.woodfall-gardens.co.uk

This lovely 3 acre triple walled garden has been thoughtfully restored to provide year round interest and a wonderful environment for birds, bees, butterflies and even red squirrels. The gulf stream keeps the climate mild and enables many tender southern hemisphere plants to thrive. Some of the seasonal highlights are the exotic bulb beds, the candelabra primula walkway, hundreds of blue poppies and a huge variety of hydrangeas, rhododendrons and acers. There are many mature trees and shrubs, including many less common species, and extensive beds of fruit and vegetables that are interspersed with flowers. This well stocked garden, that still has traces of 18th century grandeur, is definitely worth a visit. We are very grateful to the people who visit annually - there is no better recommendation.

Directions: Two miles south-west of Whithorn at junction off A746 and A747 (directly behind Glasserton Church).

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Whithorn Primary School 60%

Barrmill Community Garden

Barrmill Park and Gardens KA15 1HW
The Barrmill Conservation Group

Saturday 30 May, 1pm - 4pm (2026)

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E:carrickcc@hotmail.com

W:https://www.facebook.com/BarrmillCG

This large woodland garden is carved from a 19th-century whinstone quarry and situated within a 1890s parkland, once known for the quoiting green provided for the village thread mill and ironstone pit workers of that time. Enhancement of the gardens began in 2010 by volunteers, with assistance from Beechgrove in 2012. Features include enchanted woodland walks, a fairy trail, a nature trail, the Vale Burn, views of the Dusk Water, a restored 19th-century cholera pit aka ‘The Deid Man’s Plantin’, a new Celtic tree circle and guided walks. The woodland backdrop is complemented by an understorey of natural planting throughout. There is also an established allotment growing area and 'Threads of Time' mural to visit at the rear of the community centre.

Directions: From Stewarton take the A735 to Dunlop, go left down Main Street B706 to Burnhouse, over at crossroads to Barrmill B706. From Lugton south on the A736, take the right at Burnhouse, B706 to Barrmill. From Glasgow on the M8 take J28a signposted Irvine, on Beith bypass take the left at B706 to Barrmill.

Admission: £6.00, children free

Charities: Barrmill and District Community Association 60%

Silverburn Walled Garden

Silverburn Cottages, Largo Road, Leven KY8 5PU

Saturday 30 May, 2pm - 5pm (2026)

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T:01333 278775 E:info@silverburnpark.co.uk

W:www.silverburnpark.co.uk

The Walled Garden was created by the Russell family in the late 1800s, showcasing their love of horticulture. In 2013, local mental health charity Fife Employment Access Trust took ownership of the park. Since then the garden has been regenerated by volunteers and clients. There is a sensory area, attractive herbaceous borders, specimen trees and plenty of birds. Benches and picnic tables, perfect for day trips or quiet reflection. Visitors can enjoy The Cottage Window Café, the real earth wildlife hide designed by Becky Little overlooking a pond with dipping platform, and a Giant Redwood Trail. In 2026 FEAT will open the renovated, B-listed Flax Mill as a multi-purpose visitor centre.

Directions: Accessible from the A915 heading east of Leven to St Andrews. Turn opposite Blacketyside Farm Shop, follow road to the car park. Garden entrance is just beyond the cottages. Accessible on foot/bike along the Fife Coastal Path. Buses operate a hail & ride service at the main entrance on the A915.

Admission: by donation

Charities: FOSP 60%

Dundonnell House

Little Loch Broom, Wester Ross IV23 2QW
Dundonnell Estates

Saturday 30 May, 2pm - 5pm (2026)

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T:07789 390028 E:sueandwill@icloud.com

Camellias, magnolias and bulbs in spring, rhododendrons and laburnum walk in this ancient walled garden. Exciting planting gives all year round interest, centred around one of the oldest yew trees in Scotland. A water sculpture, unique Victorian glass house, riverside walk, arboretum - all in the valley below the peaks of An Teallach.
Champion Trees: Yew and Holly

Directions: Turn off the A835 at Braemore on to the A832. After 11 miles take the Badralloch turn for a ½ mile.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: The Tusk Trust 30% & Parkinsons UK 30%

Burnhouse

Cemetery Road, Galston KA4 8LL
Kevin and Marjorie Quinn

Sunday 31 May, 11am - 4pm (2026)

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T:07927 907853 E:mbquinn2018@gmail.com

The garden surrounds the house, which dates from the 17th century. Mature beech and lime trees shelter an abundance of rhododendrons and azaleas. More recent plantings of trees and shrubs add year-round colour and interest with under-plantings of perennials and bulbs. Raised beds have been added for vegetables, fruit trees and herbs. Across the bridge over the burn, the long border has been extended to include more summer flowering plants and a mix of trees and shrubs for different seasons. A colourful maple grove, a den for youngsters and a rockery with alpines and small rhododendrons all add interest.

Directions: At the roundabout near Tesco take the B7037 into Galston. Go over the bridge and straight ahead at the traffic lights. After 100 metres turn left following the sign to Sorn (B7037). At the outskirts of the village turn sharp right into Cemetery Road and Burnhouse is immediately on the left.

Admission: £6.00, children free

Charities: Ayrshire Cancer Support 30% & Guide Dogs 30%

Earlshall Castle

Leuchars KY16 0DP
Paul and Josine Veenhuijzen

Sunday 31 May, 2pm - 5pm (2026)

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T:01334 839205

Extensive, historically important and quixotic topiary gardens designed by Sir Robert Lorimer in the 1890s to complement the Castle. The grounds also include a rose garden, croquet lawn, vegetable garden, orchard, park and wooded area.

Designed Landscape: http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/GDL00168

Directions: On Earlshall Road, ¾ mile east of Leuchars Village (off A919).

Admission: £6.00, children free

Charities: Leuchars St Athernase and Tayport Church of Scotland 60%

Brooklands

Crocketford DG2 8QH
Mr and Mrs Archie Herries

Sunday 31 May, 2pm - 5pm (2026)

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T:Gardener, Matthew Grieve: 07765 491902

Large old walled garden with a wide selection of plants, including some interesting shrubs and climbers and a kitchen garden. Mature woodland with many established rhododendrons and azaleas, and carpeted with snowdrops in February.

Directions: Turn off the A712 Crocketford to New Galloway Road one mile outside Crocketford at the Gothic gatehouse (on the right travelling north).

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: All proceeds to SGS Beneficiaries

Ardverikie with Aberarder

Kinloch Laggan, Newtonmore PH20 1BX
The Fielden family, Mrs P Laing and Mrs E T Smyth-Osbourne

Sunday 31 May, 2pm - 5:30pm (2026)

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T:01528 544300 E:amanda@ardverikie.com

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Kinloch Laggan, Newtonmore PH20 1BX (Mrs P Laing and Mrs E T Smyth-Osbourne):

Lovely setting on Loch Laggan with magnificent trees. Walled garden with large collection of acers, shrubs and herbaceous plants. Architecturally interesting house (not open) featured in Monarch of the Glen and The Crown .

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Kinloch Laggan, Newtonmore, PH20 1BX (The Fielden Family):

The garden has been laid out over the last 20 years to create a mixture of spring and autumn plants and trees, including rhododendrons, azaleas and acers. The elevated view down Loch Laggan from the garden is exceptional.

Directions: On the A86 between Newtonmore and Spean Bridge. Ardverikie House entrance is at the east end of Loch Laggan via the bridge by Gatelodge. Aberarder Lodge entrance is about 200 metres west of the Ardverikie entrance, next to the small cottage.

Admission: £10.00, children free

Charities: Laggan Parish Church 30% & Highland Hospice 30%

Applegarth House

Lockerbie , Dumfries DG11 1SX
Andrew and Kirsteen Michell

Sunday 31 May, 2pm - 5pm (2026)

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T:07791 561618 E:kirsteensteel10@gmail.com

W:www.applegarthhouse.co.uk

Applegarth House, the original Manse to Applegarth church, has a wraparound garden including a productive kitchen garden with a large fruit cage and greenhouse. Appropriately, new apple trees have recently been planted to replace the old. This is a spring garden with a glorious spring bulb display of narcissi, snowdrops and bluebells against a backdrop of a mixture of flowering shrubs. Applegarth House hosts B&B guests who can enjoy attractive outdoor dining and seating areas with wonderful views across Annandale. This is the clan seat of the Jardines and at the end of the garden is a 12th century motte, once the Jardines’ stronghold, providing an attractive vantage point to look at the house and garden.

Directions: Applegarth is near Millhousebridge. Take the drive up to Applegarth Church, the house and garden is just beyond . Do not let SatNav direct you away from the Church which it often does! What3words: activates.irritated.onlookers.

Admission: £6.00, children free

Charities: Friends of Applegarth Church Charity SCIO 60%

Longwood

Humbie EH36 5PN
Linda Flockhart and Sandra Gentle

Wednesday 3 June, 10:30am - 4pm (2026)

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An extensive, long-established country garden at 800 feet. There are ducks and hens, stream and ponds as well as areas of wild garden and borders including roses, vegetables, lawns and woodlands. Stunning views over the Forth.

Directions: From the B6368 (Humbie to Haddington road) about one mile east of Humbie take the direction south to Blegbie Farm (signposted). Follow the road for circa two miles, passing Humbie Mains Farm as you go. You will find Blegbie Farm at a hard right-hand bend. The drive for Longwood will be straight in front of you, right beside Blegbie. Go straight up the drive and park at the bottom of the cottages. Do not turn right or left. Find using what3words/mermaids.steepest.animals

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Médecins Sans Frontières 60%

The Potting Shed

Broughton Place, Broughton, Biggar ML12 6HJ
Jane and Graham Buchanan-Dunlop

3 June - 1 July, Wednesday only, 11am - 5pm. Admission £5.00, children free. (2026)

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T:01899 830574 E:buchanandunlop@btinternet.com

A one-acre garden begun from scratch in 2008, on an exposed hillside at 900 feet. It contains herbaceous plants, climbers, shrubs and trees - all selected for wind resistance and ability to cope with the poor, stony soil. There are usually fine views to the Southern Uplands.

Directions: Signposted from the main A701 Edinburgh - Moffat Road, immediately north of Broughton village.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Nomad Beat Ltd: Peebles Community Music School 60%

Cally Biodiversity Gardens

Cally Avenue, Gatehouse of Fleet DG7 2DJ
Kevin Hughes

Saturday 6 June & Sunday 6 September, 10am - 5pm (2026)

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T:01557 815228 E:info@callygardens.co.uk

W:www.callygardens.co.uk

A one hectare walled garden containing an outstanding collection of rare and common plants from around the world assembled to create naturalistic habitat for our native fauna. Some plants can be found in no other Scottish Garden whilst many are first introductions to gardens in the UK. This is an example of gardening harmoniously with nature where declining birds such as Garden warbler can be seen nesting amongst Himalayan poppies & American Prairie plants whilst lucky people might glimpse harvest mice in our unique Grassland Ecology Garden. We use no artificial fertiliser or pesticide and this is also true of the plants we grow for our plant sale area which has a wide range of less common plants.

Directions: From Dumfries take the Gatehouse of Fleet turning off the A75, follow the B727 and turn left through the Cally Palace Hotel gateway from where the gardens are well signposted. A regular bus service will stop at the end of Cally Drive if requested.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Scottish Wildlife Trust Ltd 60%

Cloan

by Auchterarder PH3 1PP
Neil Mitchison

Sunday 7 June, 10am - 5pm (2026)

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T:07958 155831 E:niall@fastmail.co.uk

Two acres of wild garden, with a wide variety of rhododendrons and azaleas, and an impressive collection of trees, including metasequoia, cryptomeria, Acer cappadocicum, Sequoia sempervirens, Quercus robur ‘Filicifolia’, liriodendron, several Japanese maples, magnificent beech and Scots pine trees, and extensive yew topiary; also an acre of walled garden with embothriums, Acer griseum, several sorbus varieties, parrotia and a large herbaceous border. Fine views of Strathearn from the front of the house.

Directions: From the A823, just south of the A9, follow the small road heading north east, signposted Duchally. Continue for approximately 2½ miles, turn right at the sign Coulshill. Continue for just under ½ mile. Follow the signs for car parking.

Admission: £4.00, children free

Charities: Tiphereth Limited: Camphill 60%

Quercus Garden Plants

Whitmuir Farm, West Linton EH46 7BB
Rona Dodds

Sunday 7 June, 10am - 5pm (2026)

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T:01968 660708 E:quercusgardenplants@gmail.com

W:www.quercusgardenplants.co.uk

We are a small, independent nursery growing and selling a wide range of hardy, healthy plants propagated from our nursery gardens. At just under two acres, these gardens were started in 2015 to show visitors and customers what can be grown in our conditions here on a north-west-facing hill at 850 feet above sea level. Explore our herb garden, scented garden, wildlife garden, prairie-style garden, winter garden, woodland garden and all the other inspirational smaller borders. Many of the plants seen in the gardens are available to buy in the nursery.

Directions: On the A701, four miles south of the Leadburn junction or two miles north of West Linton.

Admission: by donation

Charities: Breast Cancer Now 60%

Marcus Walled Garden

Marcus House, Finavon, Forfar DD8 3QH
James and Veronica Baillie

Sunday 7 June, 12pm - 5pm (2026)

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A charming walled garden surrounded by mature woodland near to River South Esk. The garden has gravel paths with box hedges and pleached limes on arched frames. Consisting of herbaceous borders, a topiary area with a yew secret square, a pleached hornbeam area, and Japanese area with a bridge next to a giant Wellingtonia. There is a fuchsia border outside the walls with a path and steps leading down to the river, where there is a thatched octagonal folly with bench seating and carved Latin inscriptions. A walk along the river bank brings you to the front of the house where some rowan trees give views of a stone obelisk.

Directions: From Dundee head north on the A90 signposted Forfar and Aberdeen. Continue north past Forfar, past Peggy Scott's diner (approx 7 miles north of Forfar on A90) and past the agricultural machinery depot. At this point you should cross into the right hand lane as the entrance to Marcus is marked by a stone walled entrance and black iron gates on the south side of the A90. From Aberdeen head south on the A90 past Brechin and continue south for approx. 6 miles, where you will reach the stone-walled entrance to Marcus on your left.

Admission: £6.00, children free

Charities: Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance 60%

Seabeach

West Shore, Pittenweem KY10 2NU
Drs Amanda and Brad Wood

Sunday 7 June, Sunday 14 June, Sunday 21 June, Sunday 28 June, Sunday 5 July, Sunday 12 July, Sunday 19 July & Sunday 26 July, 1pm - 5pm (2026)

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T:07765617421 E:amanda@madandbrandy.co.uk

Seabeach’s coastal location offers spectacular views out over the Firth of Forth. Surprisingly sheltered, this one-acre site has been evolving since 2020, as we learn what survives in the wind, sea-spray and poor, stony soil. Formerly Pittenweem’s Gas Works, the garden now features irises, delphiniums, cottage garden borders, raised vegetable beds and formal planting. High stone walls attest to the site’s industrial past and excavated old bricks and stone have been incorporated into the new garden. Meandering hillside beds, planted in blue and white, are designed to mirror the sea and rocky skellies beyond. A large bank of cardoons, towering echiums and expansive hebe bushes are home to a host of birds, butterflies and bees. Although paths can be a little steep, lower areas of the garden are more accessible.

Directions: Pedestrian access is along West Shore. No car parking on site. There is a 3 minute walk from parking on either East Shore or the West Braes car park.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Parkinsons UK 30% & Prostate Cancer UK 30%

Castle Kennedy Gardens

Stranraer DG9 8SJ
The Earl and Countess of Stair

Sunday 7 June, 2pm - 5pm (2026)

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T:01581 400225

W:www.castlekennedygardens.com

Romantically situated, these famous 75 acres of landscaped gardens are located on an isthmus surrounded by two large natural lochs. At one end, the ruined Castle Kennedy overlooks a beautiful herbaceous walled garden with Lochinch Castle at the other end. With over 300 years of planting, there is an impressive collection of rare trees, rhododendrons, exotic shrubs and many spectacular Champion Trees. The stunning snowdrop walks, daffodils, spring flowers, rhododendron and magnolia displays and herbaceous borders make this a ‘must visit’ garden throughout the year.
Champion Trees: 95 in total; including 12 British, 30 Scottish, 44 for Dumfries and Galloway and 9 trees described as ‘otherwise remarkable’.

Directions: On the A75, five miles east of Stranraer. The nearest train station is in Stranraer. The garden is on a local bus route.

Admission: details can be found on the garden's website

Charities: Donation to SGS Beneficiaries

Norton House

1 North Deeside Road, Kincardine O'Neil, Aboyne AB34 5AA
Andrew and Nicola Bradford

Sunday 7 June, 2pm - 5pm (2026)

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Norton House, on the edge of the historic village of Kincardine O’Neil, dates from 1840. In the main this is a mature garden with large trees, shrubs, herbaceous borders, rockeries and a small orchard. An area that was neglected for decades has seen much tree-felling and work is in progress to make a woodland garden. Following last year’s hugely successful SGS opening you are invited to return to see progress and enjoy a scrummy tea and a social event.

Directions: Situated on the A93 at the eastern end of Kincardine O'Neil. Accessible by bus, the Stagecoach 201 service.

Admission: £10.00, children free

Charities: CHILDREN FIRST 60%

Dean Gardens

Edinburgh EH4 1QE
Dean Gardens Management Committee

Sunday 7 June, 2pm - 5pm (2026)

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Nine acres of semi-woodland garden with spring bulbs on the steep banks of the Water of Leith in central Edinburgh. Founded in the 1860s by local residents, the Dean Gardens contain part of the great structure of the Dean Bridge, a Thomas Telford masterpiece of 1835. Lawns, paths, trees and shrubs with lovely views to the weir in the Dean Village and to St Bernard’s Well. There is also a children’s play area.

Directions: Entrance at Ann Street or Eton Terrace.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: All proceeds to SGS Beneficiaries

Foulis Castle

Foulis Castle Garden, Evanton IV16 9UX

Sunday 7 June, 2pm - 5pm (2026)

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Nineteen miles north of Inverness, Foulis Castle lies 230 feet above the Cromarty Firth, overlooking the Black Isle. An arboretum is contained within the old kitchen garden, with giant rhododendrons and azaleas in the large grassed areas. Within the courtyard is a garden planted by Eleanor Munro in the 1980s with colour for all seasons, creating a tranquil atmosphere within this sheltered microclimate. The grounds cover roughly eight acres with ponds, a burn and large swathes of daffodils, on pebbled gravel paths and grass. Foulis Castle, a Grade 1 listed Georgian building, was built on the ruins of a much earlier 14th century castle and is the home to Clan Munro. The old coach road, which passed through the courtyard was diverted in the early 1800s, but still holds some of its ancient charm where it passes through the grounds.

Directions: On the B817, off the A9 to Evanton, before the village turn left into Drummond Road, then left at next T junction. The castle is on the right after approx 1.5 miles. Follow the signage to parking on the day. Take a bus to Evanton, then walk two miles to Foulis Castle.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Macmillan Cancer Support 60%

Glenae

Amisfield DG1 3NZ
Victoria and Charlie Rotheroe

Sunday 7 June, 2pm - 5pm (2026)

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E:tottsrotheroe@gmail.com

A beautiful, well-established walled garden, well stocked with interesting plants. Four lawns are surrounded by colourful herbaceous borders and apple trees. There is a lovely sunken garden with a tranquil water feature and the pink poppies (Mrs Perry) featured throughout the garden are a stunning sight in June.

Visitors may also walk through a newly-cleared woodland, enjoying the mature trees and peaceful atmosphere.

Directions: One and-a-half miles north of Amisfield on the A701. Turn left to Duncow and Auldgirth and one mile on right.

Admission: by donation

Charities: All proceeds to SGS Beneficiaries

Blair Castle Gardens

Blair Atholl PH18 5TL
Blair Charitable Trust

Saturday 13 June, 10am - 5pm (2026)

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T:01796 481207 E:bookings@blair-castle.co.uk

W:www.blair-castle.co.uk

Blair Castle stands as the focal point in a designed landscape of some 2,500 acres within a Highland estate. Hercules Garden is a walled enclosure of about nine acres recently restored to its original 18th-century design with landscaped ponds, a Chinese bridge, contemporary plantings, and an orchard of more than 100 fruit trees. The glory of this garden in summer is the herbaceous border, which runs along the 275 yard south-facing wall. A delightful sculpture trail incorporates contemporary and 18th-century sculpture as well as eight new works, letter-carving on stone from the Memorial and Commemorative Arts charity’s 'Art and Memory Collection'. Diana’s Grove is a magnificent stand of tall trees including grand fir, Douglas fir, larch and wellingtonia running along the Banvie Burn, with the 12th-century ruins of St Bride’s Church on the far bank.

Designed Landscape: http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/GDL00059

Directions: Off A9, follow signs to Blair Castle, Blair Atholl.

Admission: details can be found on the garden's website

Charities: Donation to SGS Beneficiaries

Southdean Mill

Southdean Mill, Chesters, Hawick TD9 8TL
Linda and Brian Falconer

Saturday/Sunday, 13/14 June, 11am - 5pm (2026)

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T:07930 199552 E:linda@beastieassemblage.co.uk

W:https://www.beastieassemblage.co.uk

A glorious combination of skilled craftsmanship and a creative’s eye for planting, this informal and secluded cottage garden is nestled within 10 acres of woodland. Approached down an avenue of crab apples, it features a romantic walled garden in front of the rose-covered, former miller's cottage, where perennials tussle with pretty annuals and biennials. The old mill lade runs into a semi-wild pond with a turf bridge by the front lawn and behind the cottage lies a very productive vegetable garden with a wooden greenhouse, poly-tunnel and raised beds. Willow gates and planters, cobbled paving and an outdoor shower are just a few illustrations of the skill and creativity of the owners. Enjoy a cream tea in the charming old farm courtyard and studio where Linda’s art and crafts, her husband’s metalwork garden structures, and Jenny Ozwell's pottery will be available for sale.

Directions: 400m from Chesters village on the A6088 heading towards Newcastle. Some disabled parking 200m from the house.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Southdean Hall 60%

Mellerstain

Mellerstain House and Gardens, Gordon TD3 6LG
Gill Harrop, Administrator

Saturday 13 June, 11am - 5pm for Midsummer Magic. (2026)

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T:01573 410225 E:enquiries@mellerstain.com

W:www.mellerstain.com

100 acres of mature parkland, formal gardens and lakeside walks set off this Robert Adam masterpiece. The formal gardens to the south of the house were designed in 1910 by Sir Reginald Blomfield in an Italianate style sympathetic to the earlier 18th century layout. These beautiful terraces with herbaceous borders and yew trees lead to lower terraces via a cryptoporticus, and then a sweeping expanse of lawn descends to the lake. Among the sturdy oaks and majestic beeches in the north parkland, you’ll find an enchanting tiny thatched cottage discreetly tucked away with its own parterre garden. A map is available of the woodland and lakeside walks, picnic spots are available and the cafe is open during the summer season. Look out for the Highland cattle and Hebridean sheep too!

Directions: The house is signposted on the A6089 Kelso-Gordon road. The approach from the A68 Jedburgh-Edinburgh road is through Earlston on the A6105, then via the B6397 towards Smailholm.

Admission: details can be found on the garden's website

Charities: Donation to SGS Beneficiaries

Dirleton Village

Dirleton EH39 5EH
The Gardeners of Dirleton & Historic Scotland

Saturday/Sunday, 13/14 June, 2pm - 5:30pm (2026)

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Dirleton is widely recognised as one of Scotland’s prettiest conservation villages. Its traditional houses are clustered around the extensive village green, medieval castle dating from the 13th century, and the 400-year-old parish church. Expect the village to be a blaze of colour on the opening weekend, when up to 15 of its gardens will be open to the public for charity. These are scattered throughout the village, each within a short walking distance of the village green, where ample free parking is available. The gardens can all be visited on a single ticket. They are very different in size and style and you will find that their owners love to share their knowledge and answer questions. Compact gardens around the village centre contrast with larger ones on Chapelhill, which provide extensive views south over the surrounding countryside. Your ticket will also admit you to the castle gardens. These contain an impressive formal parterre and a herbaceous border extending to over 200 yards in length, claimed to be one of the longest such borders in the world.

Directions: Dirleton Village is two miles west of North Berwick off the A198.

Admission: £8.00, children free

Charities: Dirleton Community Association 30% & RNLI 30%

Coul House

Coul House, Maree Way, Glenrothes KY7 6NW
Dean and Clare Ansell

Sunday 14 June & Sunday 19 July, 11am - 3pm (2026)

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T:07525 791277 E:Clareansell5@gmail.com

A hidden gem, Coul garden lies within the grounds of Coul House, an imposing B-listed Victorian farmhouse which dates back to circa 1875. A mix of hydrangeas, roses, rhododendron and wisteria are contained in this ever-evolving amateur garden. The garden has more recently been redesigned with hard landscaping and includes a small pond. Come and take a walk around and enjoy a cup of tea and home baking.

Directions: From the A92, follow signs for Pitcairn.

Admission: £6.00, children free

Charities: Breakthrough T1D 60%

An Caorann

Abernethy, Perthshire PH2 9LG
Paul Lacey

Sunday 14 June, 12pm - 4pm (2026)

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E:laceyp2@btinternet.com

A young garden under development designed by my late wife, Moira Lacey, with stunning views over the rivers Tay and Earn. Her talent as an artist is reflected in the plant choices and design. A haven for wildlife including woodpeckers, red squirrels and birds of prey. The garden includes herbaceous borders, alpines, conifers, a small vegetable garden and a pond full of water lilies.

Directions: From the centre of Abernethy turn into Kirk Wynd and the garden is second on the right after the Williamson Hall car park. Parking is at the Williamson Hall with limited parking on the garden driveway. Accessible by public transport with a 10 minute walk.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: NHS Tayside Charitable Foundation: Cornhill Macmillan Centre 60%

Tomandroighne

Edradynate, Aberfeldy PH15 2JS
Ruth Howell

Sunday 14 June, 1pm - 5pm (2026)

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Tomandroighne is a garden of just under two acres located on a steep bank overlooking the River Tay. The garden hosts a collection of rhododendrons and azaleas, flowering in sequence late spring and early summer. A spring-fed water garden is home to gunnera, rodgersia, candelabra primulas and ligularia. Herbaceous planting and flowering trees and shrubs give colour and texture There are many quiet areas for peaceful contemplation.

Directions: Coming from the A9, take the Ballinluig exit heading for Aberfeldy. At Grandtully turn right, crossing the metal bridge to Strathtay. Turn left, following the signs to Cluny House Gardens for about three miles alongside the river. At the turning to Cluny House Gardens, turn right and then immediately left up a short steep drive. Tomandroighne is the white house at the top of the steep bank. Please note the SatNav map location is not correct, we are about ¼ mile east of the location given, at the bottom of the road up to Cluny House Gardens.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: The Aberfeldy Dementia-Friendly Collaborative 60%

Congalton House

North Berwick EH39 5JL
Clare and John Carson

Friday/Saturday, 19/20 June, 11am - 5pm (2026)

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The garden, which surrounds a stone-built Victorian house, is an attractive family garden with a wide variety of plants and good colour throughout the summer months. It has a number of mature trees and herbaceous borders, most of which have been planted over the last 20 years (this is since we have had a full-time, trained gardener, Bruce Rankine). Other attractions include rose beds and peonies, usually at their best in June, a sunken garden and a rockery. The woodland garden, which was planted about 15 years ago, is now beginning to mature.

Directions: On the B1347 between Haddington and North Berwick.

Admission: £6.00, children free

Charities: Camphill (Blair Drummond) Trust Limited 60%

St Bride's Cottage

South Kingennie, Broughty Ferry DD5 3PA
Alison and Donald Gordon

Saturday/Sunday, 20/21 June, 2pm - 5pm (2026)

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This half-acre garden was started from scratch in 2002 and now provides year-round interest. Planting several trees and making a wildlife pond and stream were the first priorities, as birds were sadly rare visitors to the garden. Parts of the perimeter of the garden are left semi wild with dense shrubs to provide cover and nesting areas, while the area visible from the house is planted for viewing, with a mixture of shrubs, perennials and bulbs. Some features are inspired by visits to gardens around the world, including a Japanese-themed area with island bed. There is a small bog garden with a lovely early summer display of Iris sibirica and many plants justify their existence by attracting a wide variety of bees and butterflies.

Directions: From Kellas take minor road signed Murroes Church for approx. a mile to some steading houses, turn left up the farm track immediately before them. St Bride’s is first house on the left with conservatory and solar panels.

Admission: £6.00, children free

Charities: Togs SCIO 60%

Ruthven House

near Coldstream TD12 4JU
Keith and Karen Fountain

Sunday 21 June, 12pm - 5pm (2026)

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T:01890 840680 E:ruthvenhouse@btconnect.com

The three acres of Ruthven’s garden have lovely views towards the Cheviots. The garden’s central feature is two ponds joined by a winding stream. The garden is composed of various differing areas - herbaceous borders, woodland areas, a gravel garden, a knot garden, rockeries, an orchard laid to meadow, a kitchen garden, a highland garden, a nuttery, a small lavender field, a shade bed to the back of the house and, adjacent to the house, a formal rose garden. A small fold of Highland cattle in the adjacent field complete the scene.

Directions: Four miles north of Coldstream, and one mile south of Swinton Mill, on the old Duns road.

Admission: £6.00, children free

Charities: Coldstream Charity Fundraisers 60%

Bonerick House

Irongray , Dumfries DG2 9SE
Isobel Strathmore

Sunday 21 June, 2pm - 5pm (2026)

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T:01387 730415 E:isostrathmore@hotmail.com

With views across the road towards White Hill, one can also see the new garden development. There is a new greenhouse and the garden will be blooming with peonies, lilies and roses. There are lots of geraniums and a wooded stepped climb up to the glorious Hobbit House at the top of the garden. The gardener is Mike Watson from Border Gardens who is very skilled with topiary and he is helped by his nephew Andy, who mows and pulls out the endless briars.

Directions: Take the Terregles Road from Dumfries for approximately 4 miles, past Terregles and on towards Shawhead. The house is on the right opposite a white farm steading. Bus route 373 (Dumfries-Shawhead) passes directly by the house. Timetables available online.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Maggie's 60%

13 Bangholm Bower Avenue

Edinburgh EH5 3NS
Winifred Hodge

Sunday 21 June, 2pm - 5pm (2026)

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This small city garden is a lovely sun trap with beautiful planting: mainly herbaceous plants, some shrubs, annuals and small trees. There are also tubs on the patio. It is just full of colour from spring to autumn. There are pebble paths throughout.

Directions: From the junction of Ferry Road and South Trinity Road take bus 21 or 23. Get off at the Goldenacre stop and Bangholm Bower Avenue is first right up South Trinity Road. At the end of the cul-de-sac on the left-hand side there is a gate and path to number 13.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Mary's Meals 60%

Merchiston Cottage

16 Colinton Road, Edinburgh EH10 5EL
Esther Mendelssohn

Sunday 21 June, 6pm - 9pm (2026)

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The romantic walled garden surrounding Merchiston Cottage is on a third of an acre. It is hidden from the road and very secluded despite its urban setting. We have been open for over two decades for afternoon teas but, by way of a change, we have decided to invite our supporters old and new to visit us for an evening drinks and nibbles event to enable people to experience the garden by day and illuminated at night creating an entirely different perspective of the garden. As before we have chosen to support Blood Bikes Scotland, a voluntary registered charity with no paid employees which has the sole aim of helping to support the NHS.

Directions: Near Holy Corner, opposite George Watson's College School. Take Lothian Buses 11 or 16.

Admission: £20.00, children free

Charities: Blood Bikes Scotland 60%

Stenton Village

Stenton, Dunbar EH42 1TE
Gardeners of Stenton Village

Saturday 27 June, 11am - 5pm (2026)

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Stenton (Stane Toon) with its ancient cottages of pink-purple-hued sandstone and orange pantile roofs set around three village greens, has been awarded Outstanding Conservation status. The Neo-Gothic parish church designed by William Burn presides over the ruins of a 16th century tower. The Open Gardens will include 17th century Ruchlaw House with its formal, walled cottage garden, orchard and woodland paths, and in the village, a mix of walled, cottage gardens of various sizes. Many are divided into garden rooms with lush planting, garden ornaments, wildflower areas, ponds, seating areas, vegetable and fruit cultivation and much more. The gardens are managed intensively to provide year-round colour, interest and produce.

Directions: Follow signs from the A199/A1.

Admission: £8.00, children free

Charities: Lynton Day Centre 30% & The Lamp Of Lothian Trust 30%

17 Strathallan Bank

Forgandenny, Perth PH2 9FE
Iain Mahon

Saturday 27 June & Saturday 4 July, 1pm - 5pm (2026)

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T:01738 813344 E:ijcmahon@gmail.com

About half an acre, the garden has been developed from scratch over 17 years. Plants include astilbes, scabious, astrantia, agapanthus, phlox, hydrangeas and primulas with an emphasis on flowers for cutting. A range of trees include a large Douglas fir, cornus, acers, jacquemontii silver birch and fruit trees.

Directions: From Bridge of Earn, follow signs to Forgandenny and go right through Forgandenny taking a turn to the left signposted Ardargie, Path of Condie etc. After 150 yards, turn right into Strathallan Bank. There is an irregular bus service - number 17.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Maggie's 60%

Amat

Amat Lodge, Ardgay IV24 3BS
Jonny and Sara Shaw

Saturday/Sunday, 27/28 June, 2pm - 5pm (2026)

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T:07712 266500 E:sara.amat@aol.co.uk

The river Carron flows around the edge of the garden and the old Amat Caledonian Forest is close by. Large specimen trees surround the house, plus many new ones planted in the policies in the last few years. There are several herbaceous borders, rhododendrons, trees and shrubs, all set in a large lawn. It is possible to go on a short woodland and river walk and you may see red squirrels which were reintroduced some years ago and are often in and around the garden.
Champion Trees: Abies Procera, Noble Fir

Directions: Take the road from Ardgay to Croick, nine miles. Turn left at the red phone box and the garden is 500 yards on the left.

Admission: £6.00, children free

Charities: Alzheimer Scotland 30% & Marie Curie 30%

The Bield at Blackruthven

Blackruthven House, Tibbermore PH1 1PY
The Bield Christian Co Ltd

Saturday 27 June, 2pm - 5pm (2026)

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T:01738 583238 E:info@bieldatblackruthven.org.uk

The Bield is set in extensive grounds with well-maintained lawns, hedges, flower meadow and specimen trees. A labyrinth is cut into the grass of the old orchard and there is a wheelchair-friendly labyrinth. Traditional walled garden with richly-stocked borders and lawns, cut flower garden, healing garden, glasshouse, trained fruit trees and organic veg plot. Walk through extensive woodland and visit the old curling pond. New to the grounds is a little Japanese Garden.

Directions: From Dundee or Edinburgh, follow signs for Glasgow, Stirling and Crianlarich which lead onto the Perth bypass. Head west on the A85 signed to Crieff/Crianlarich to West Huntingtower. Turn left at crossroads to Madderty/Tibbermore. Entrance on left after ½ mile passing the gate lodge on your right. Parking signed to right at the steading.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Macmillan Cancer Support 60%

Claremont

Redmill EH47 0JY
Trevor and Faye Yerbury

Sunday 28 June & Sunday 26 July, 1pm - 4pm (2026)

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E:info@yerburystudio.com

‘Claremont’ is situated only two minutes from J4 of the M8 and yet is an idyllic oasis. It is an eclectic garden created over 20 years; before we moved in it was just grass with a few rhododendrons. The garden has three areas, to the front are various herbaceous borders, to the side we have our hosta collection. Our garden contains over 150 Hosta’s. To the rear there are herbaceous borders, plus a stumpery/fernery created in 2022. We have three ponds, one very large, a rockery, a dovecot, newly created rose garden and interesting trees including a grand monkey puzzle. New for 2026: the stumpery has been extended over the winter. View our five new commissioned bird boxes all based on the designs of Frank Lloyd Wright.

Directions: Take the M8 and leave at J4 heading for Whitburn. At the first set of traffic lights turn right for Whitburn. After 100 metres turn first right at the bollards and come straight down.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Answer Project Limited: Whitburn 60%

Tyninghame House and The Walled Garden

Tyninghame House, Dunbar EH42 1XW
Mrs C Gwyn, Tyninghame Gardens Ltd

Sunday 28 June, 1pm - 5pm (2026)

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The Walled Garden (Mrs C Gwyn): The formal walled garden combines the lawn, sculpture and yew hedges, an Apple Walk, extensive herbaceous planting including roses and peonies with an informal arboretum.

Tyninghame House (Tyninghame Gardens Limited):Splendid 17th century sandstone Scottish baronial house, remodelled in 1829 by William Burn. The gardens include herbaceous border, Lady Haddington’s Secret Garden with old fashioned roses and an extensive wilderness spring garden with rhododendrons, azalea, flowering trees and bulbs. The Romanesque ruin of St Baldred’s Church commands views across the Tyne Estuary and Lammermuir Hills. Tyninghame has been awarded ‘Outstanding’ for every category in the Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes of Scotland.
Champion Trees: Two British and four Scottish.

Directions: Gates on the A198 at Tyninghame Village. Bus 120.

Admission: £8.00, children free

Charities: Lynton Day Centre 60%

Drumstinchall House

Drumstinchall, Dalbeattie DG5 4PD
Melanie and Mark Parry

Sunday 28 June, 2pm - 5pm (2026)

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T:07771 784606 E:melanie@drumstinchall.co.uk

An extensive and established garden, surrounded by mature trees, with fine views to the sea two miles away. There are colourful herbaceous and mixed borders, and a rose garden in front of the house. A variety of paths wind their way through more borders, a rock garden, rhododendrons and azaleas, and past the ruin of the original house to a woodland walk around the edge of the garden. There is a vegetable garden, including a polytunnel.

Directions: From the A711 just east of Dalbeattie, take the B793 towards Southwick/Caulkerbush. After 4. 2 miles take a right turn signposted Drumstinchall and follow this road for 0. 8 miles to Drumstinchall House.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: N and S RDA 60%

Earlshall Castle

Leuchars KY16 0DP
Paul and Josine Veenhuijzen

Sunday 28 June, 2pm - 5pm (2026)

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T:01334 839205

Extensive, historically important and quixotic topiary gardens designed by Sir Robert Lorimer in the 1890s to complement the Castle. The grounds also include a rose garden, croquet lawn, vegetable garden, orchard, park and wooded area.

Designed Landscape: http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/GDL00168

Directions: On Earlshall Road, ¾ mile east of Leuchars Village (off A919).

Admission: £6.00, children free

Charities: The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Charity 60%

Pentland Crescent Gardens

2 Pentland Crescent, Edinburgh EH10 6NP
Jan Polley

Sunday 28 June, 2pm - 5pm (2026)

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Neighbouring gardens all laid out very differently, offering a wide range of ideas for visitors. The gardens include colourful herbaceous borders, a range of fruit and vegetables and a woodland garden which shows what can be done with a sloping site. There are ideas for planting in the sun and shade, rockeries, a garden pond, and various patios and seating areas.

Directions: From the city centre take the A702 through Morningside, continue uphill and turn right at Comiston Springs Avenue. Pentland Crescent is first left. Buses 11 or 15 and get off at the Comiston Springs Avenue stop.

Admission: £7.00, children free

Charities: Marie Curie 60%

Arabella House

Arabella, near Tain IV19 1QJ
Tom and Julia Birley

Sunday 28 June, 2pm - 5pm (2026)

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Long-established seven-acre garden with mature and ornamental trees, flowering shrubs, herbaceous borders, climbing, rambling and shrub roses, ornamental pond, lawns, wild areas, vegetable garden and fruit trees. Pretty hidden spots and seating areas scattered throughout. This year we are aiming to open when the many rambling and climbing roses will be in full bloom.

Directions: From the south: take the Kildary exit off the A9, signposted Arabella and follow the lane for about two miles. From the north: take the Nigg exit off the A9, then turn right shortly after the Arabella sign, signposted Kildary. Parking in the paddock will be signposted from the lane.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: St Andrews Episcopal Church: Tain 60%

The Willows

Bridge Road, Connel PA37 1PJ
Sam Macdonald

Saturday/Sunday, 4/5 July, 10am - 4pm (2026)

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E:gorstain@yahoo.com

An imaginative garden that shows you what can be created with a relatively small space. The garden has five distinctive areas around the house, island beds, raised beds, a fruit cage, a small greenhouse, a water feature, and a viewing platform with views out to the islands and the Morvern hills. With no room for large shrubs and trees the garden has been planted with an extensive range of herbaceous material giving colour through the seasons.

Directions: On the A85 in Connel located behind the sea facing Oyster Inn.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: The Swan Society 60%

Haugh Garden

College of Roseisle IV30 5YE
Gwynne and David Hetherington

Saturday/Sunday, 4/5 July, 2pm - 5pm (2026)

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T:01343 835790 E:davidhetherington26@gmail.com

A lovely two-acre garden to relax in with continuing developments to enjoy. Wander through woodlands and meadows, and around eye-catching perennial borders with unusual plants and shrubs, a pond and an orchard, all attracting a diversity of insects and birds. Our organic vegetable garden and polytunnel keep us well supplied and using the no-dig method, without need for artificial fertiliser or chemicals. Our garden delights us with year-round interest starting with various spring bulbs and flowering shrubs, continuing through to late autumn colours

Directions: From Elgin take the A96 west, then the B9013 Burghead Road to the crossroads at the centre of College of Roseisle. The garden is on the right, enter from the Duffus Road. Car parking at the village hall off Kinloss road. Drop off and disabled parking is available at the house.

Admission: £6.00, children free

Charities: Alzheimer Scotland 30% & WWF-UK 30%

Whitsome Welcomes You

The Ark, Whitsome Village, Duns, Berwickshire TD11 3NA
The Gardeners of Whitsome

Sunday 5 July, 11am - 3pm (2026)

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10 miles west of Berwick lies Whitsome, a 'wee village' that punches above its weight, with a thriving village hall, post office and community shop. The beautiful views north to the Lammermuirs set off the variety of lovingly tended gardens that will be opening. On display are vegetable plots, herbaceous borders, annuals, perennials and nature friendly spaces. Explore the much-loved community garden at The Loaning, with its mini orchard wildflower area and sensory garden. Delicious bacon rolls and homemade cakes will be available at the village hall The Ark, also home to the village pétanque court. We look forward to welcoming you!

Directions: South of Duns and Chirnside, east of Greenlaw and west of Berwick upon Tweed. Parking is available at The Whitsome Ark. what3words/costumed.double.sands

Admission: £6.00, children free

Charities: Whitsome Enhancement Group 60%

Naturally Useful, Marcassie Farm

Rafford, Forres IV36 2RH
Karen Collins

Sunday 5 July, 1pm - 5pm (2026)

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T:01309 675052 E:karen@naturallyuseful.co.uk

W:naturallyuseful.co.uk/

We grow willow, grasses for fibre, plants for dyeing and flowers for printing. We harvest and, by hand, transform these raw materials into something beautiful and useful.

Directions: If using SatNav, only use the address Marcassie Farm (the postcode sends you to the castle). The willow field is on the right of the track just over the bridge.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Quarriers: Willow Field Health & Wellbeing Project 60%

The Geans

Gosford Road, Longniddry EH32 0LF
Nicky & Stewart Williams

Sunday 5 July, 1pm - 5pm (2026)

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A large, mature, semi-structured garden with views over the Firth of Forth. The garden includes evolving topiary for structure and wild areas for nature. There is a pond and a separate water feature, a couple of cabins and many seating areas. A shady path under the trees, a veg patch, a fruit cage and a large old greenhouse all add interest. The garden is designed to have interest all year and attracts lots of wildlife which is caught on wildlife camera traps. There are lots of gravelled paths but they are quite compacted.

Directions: The Geans is the fourth house on Gosford Road after Longniddry Golf Club and is painted terracotta. There is a train station and buses to Longniddry (124 and X5).

Admission: £6.00, children free

Charities: HWDT 60%

Southwick House

Southwick DG2 8AH
Mr and Mrs R H L Thomas

Sunday 5 July, 2pm - 5pm (2026)

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The extensive gardens at Southwick House comprise three main areas. The first is a traditional formal walled garden with potager and large glasshouse producing a range of fruit, vegetables and cutting flowers. Adjacent to this is a hedged formal garden with herbaceous, shrub and rose beds centred around a lily pond, with roses being a notable feature. Outwith the formal gardens there is a large water garden with two connected ponds with trees, shrubs and lawns running alongside the Southwick Burn.

Directions: On the A710 near Caulkerbush. Dalbeattie 7 miles, Dumfries 17 miles.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Loch Arthur 60%

Kilbeg House

Kilbeg, Sleat, Isle of Skye IV44 8RQ
Philip and Nicola Howarth

Sunday 5 July, 2pm - 5pm (2026)

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E:nicola@kilbeghouse.org.uk

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A growing botanical collection of trees, shrubs and perennials from around the world in 3.5 acres, sloping down towards the sea with views to Knoydart and Ardnamurchan. Rhododendrons (mainly species) and bluebells in May, colourful borders from June through to September. Since the owners acquired the property in 2015 there has been much new planting in and between existing mature trees, and development of new projects is on-going. There is an all weather route along the drive, terrace and part way round the garden, elsewhere grass can be steep and slippery when wet. There is a steep path down to the public sandy beach.

Directions: From Skye Bridge take the A87 for eight miles, then left towards Armadale for 14 miles. After the primary school at the road on the right to Tarskavaig, turn left (towards the sea) to the iron gates. Parking is in the lay-by just before turning and before the gates on the left. There is disabled parking.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Parkinsons UK 60%

Foulis Castle

Foulis Castle Garden, Evanton IV16 9UX

Sunday 5 July, 2pm - 5pm (2026)

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Nineteen miles north of Inverness, Foulis Castle lies 230 feet above the Cromarty Firth, overlooking the Black Isle. An arboretum is contained within the old kitchen garden, with giant rhododendrons and azaleas in the large grassed areas. Within the courtyard is a garden planted by Eleanor Munro in the 1980s with colour for all seasons, creating a tranquil atmosphere within this sheltered microclimate. The grounds cover roughly eight acres with ponds, a burn and large swathes of daffodils, on pebbled gravel paths and grass. Foulis Castle, a Grade 1 listed Georgian building, was built on the ruins of a much earlier 14th century castle and is the home to Clan Munro. The old coach road, which passed through the courtyard was diverted in the early 1800s, but still holds some of its ancient charm where it passes through the grounds.

Directions: On the B817, off the A9 to Evanton, before the village turn left into Drummond Road, then left at next T junction. The castle is on the right after approx 1.5 miles. Follow the signage to parking on the day. Take a bus to Evanton, then walk two miles to Foulis Castle.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Macmillan Cancer Support 60%

Bonhard House

Perth PH2 7PQ
Stephen and Charlotte Hay

Saturday/Sunday, 11/12 July, 10am - 5pm (2026)

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T:07990 574570 E:stephenjohnhay@me.com

Traditional 19th-century garden of five acres approached through an avenue of magnificent oaks. Mature trees, six classified by the National Tree Register as 'remarkable', including a monkey puzzle (1852, one of the first 12 brought to Scotland), sequoias, Douglas fir and a variety of hollies. Reinstated and new herbaceous borders. Rhododendron and azalea beds. Recently-planted spring and summer flowering meadow areas with a variety of fruit and nut trees. Beehive and a productive vegetable garden. A new larch pergola with climbing roses and clematis. Grass paths meander through a pond area with shrubs and mature trees. A pinetum with 25 different varieties. Garden emphasis on wildlife habitat as well as aesthetics. Resident red squirrels. Plentiful and varied birdlife.

Directions: On the A94 about ½ mile beyond Perth and before Scone, turn right signed Murrayshall Country Estate. After about a mile pass an electricity substation on the left, then go round a right bend and Bonhard House drive entrance is straight ahead (on a sharp left bend). From Balbeggie turn left just over a mile short of Scone signposted Bonhard. After about ½ mile take the first right turn. Bonhard House is about 1½ miles down this lane, about a mile beyond Murrayshall Country Estate. The drive entrance is on the left on a sharp right bend.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Freedom from Fistula Foundation 60%

SGS Kilmacolm Plant Sale

Outside Kilmacolm Library, Kilmacolm PA13 4LE
Scotland's Gardens Scheme

Saturday 11 July, 10am - 12pm (2026)

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Please join us at our popular spring and summer plant sales in the heart of Kilmacolm village

Directions: The plant sales are held at the Cross outside the Library & Cargill Centre (where refreshments are available) in the centre of Kilmacolm. Free parking locally and the village is accessible via McGills buses 1A, 1B (to and from Johnstone) or X7 (Glasgow to Greenock)

Admission: by donation

Charities: Pancreatic Cancer Action 60%

42 Astle

Dornoch IV25 3NH
Fay Wilkinson

Saturday/Sunday, 11/12 July, 11am - 4pm (2026)

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Organic wildlife garden at the edge of boggy moorland. Mature trees and shrubs are mixed with herbaceous perennials, with raised beds for vegetables and flowers for cutting. Focus is on providing food and homes for pollinating insects.

Directions: Take the A9 from the south: pass the turn off to Dornoch, take the first left after the Tall Pines Restaurant, signposted Astle. After one and a half miles take the left fork, cross the river and no. 42 is the second house on the left. Take the A9 from the north: turn right 100 yards before the Tall Pines Restaurant, then follow the directions above.

Admission: £4.00, children free

Charities: Bumblebee Conservation Trust 60%

Carolside

Earlston TD4 6AL
Mr and Mrs Anthony Foyle

Sunday 12 July, 11am - 5pm (2026)

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T:01896 849272 E:info@carolside.com

W:www.carolside.com

A traditional and romantic garden set in a beautiful 18th-century landscape. This garden is best known for its historically important collection of roses, with a national collection of pre-19th century Gallica roses and for its design of garden rooms with soft delicate herbaceous planting. Visit the oval walled garden, spilling with roses and billowing herbaceous borders, the herb garden with yellow and white roses set against acid green herbs or sit in the secret garden, planted in silver and pale pink. Walk to the apple orchard of historic apple trees and wild flowers or through the rose gates to the 18th century bridge and into the park and sit by the river. Carolside is said to be 'one of Scotlands finest private gardens'.
National Plant Collection: Pre-19th century Rosa Gallica

Directions: One mile north of Earlston on the A68. Entrance faces south. Garden accessible by Borders Bus 51, ask to get off at Carolside gate.

Admission: £8.00, children free

Charities: Marie Curie 60%

Wormistoune House

Crail KY10 3XH
Lady Wormiston

Sunday 12 July, 12pm - 5pm (2026)

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T:07561262239 E:enquiries@wormistoune.com

The ongoing restoration and transformation of this ‘pocket’ estate’s 17th-century Scot’s tower house and gardens continues to evolve and delight. Within the walled garden, imaginatively clipped yew hedges enclose ‘rooms’ filled with luxuriantly planted herbaceous borders, a productive potager garden, wildflower meadows, an intricate box parterre, water features and a magical shade garden which is home to four of Scotland’s largest Griselinia littoralis specimens. In recent years planting has extended into the wider woodland policies and highlights include extensive wildflower meadows and waterside plantings surrounding an impressively landscaped pond.

Directions: One mile north of Crail on the A917 Crail to St Andrews road. Crail/St Andrews bus.

Admission: £6.00, children free

Charities: Families First - St Andrews 60%

Skelbo House

Skelbo, Dornoch IV25 3QG
Alison Bartlett

Saturday/Sunday, 18/19 July, 11am - 4pm (2026)

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E:SkelboHouseGarden@gmail.com

Extensive woodland garden with spectacular views over Loch Fleet. Mixed herbaceous borders, rose garden and shrubberies surround the house. Lawns slope down to a small lochan and river walkway. Mature trees throughout. Large kitchen garden.

Directions: from the south, on the A9 take the small turning opposite the Trentham Hotel (just past the Dornoch turn-offs). At the side of Loch Fleet turn left, then at the ruined castle take the second farm road which is fairly rough, and follow round to your right. If coming from the north take the Loch Fleet road signposted to Embo from the A9.

Admission: £7.00, children free

Charities: Mary's Meals 60%

Portmore

Eddleston EH45 8QU
Mr and Mrs David Reid

Saturday 18 July, 11am - 4pm (2026)

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T:07905 776894

W:www.portmoregardens.co.uk

Lovingly created by the current owners over the past 30 years; the gardens surrounding the David Bryce-designed mansion house contain mature trees and offer fine views of the surrounding countryside. Large walled garden with box-edged herbaceous borders is planted in stunning colour harmonies, potager, rose garden, pleached lime walk and ornamental fruit cages. The Victorian glasshouses contain fruit trees, roses, geraniums, pelargoniums and a wide variety of tender plants. There is also an Italianate grotto and water garden with shrubs and Meconopsis. The woodland walks are lined with rhododendrons, azaleas and shrub roses. Starred in Good Gardens Guide and featured in Kenneth Cox’s book Scotland for Gardeners and on Beechgrove.

Designed Landscape: http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/GDL00318

Directions: Off the A703 one mile north of Eddleston. Bus 62.

Admission: £7.00, children free

Charities: Abundant Borders (SCIO) 60%

Rattray Community Garden

22, Balmoral Road, Rattray, Blairgowrie PH10 7AE
Mr Robert Peek

Saturday 18 July, 2pm - 5pm (2026)

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T:01250873064 E:peekr@btinternet.com

W:www.brdt.org.uk

We are a garden run by volunteers to grow vegetables and flowers within a welcoming community space. The Victorian walled garden has been cultivated by us on no-dig principles and this is our third growing season. We distribute any excess vegetables within the community. Features of the garden include colourful flower beds, an apothecary garden, a small pond and a very productive vegetable garden. Visitors will be able to speak to volunteers about how the garden works, view the compost heaps, have a seat (we have many) and enjoy a cup of tea and a piece of cake.

Directions: We are on the A93 road to Braemar. After crossing the river from Blairgowrie, go up the hill and turn left onto Balmoral Road. Garden is on the left very close to the junction, opposite the Ford garage. The 59/57 bus from Dundee or Perth stops at the junction.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Blairgowrie & Rattray Development Trust Limited 60%

Kailzie Gardens

Peebles EH45 9HT
Louise and Richard Vardy

Sunday 19 July, 10am - 4pm (2026)

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T:01721 728402

W:kailzieestate.com

Kailzie Gardens sits at the heart of the Tweed Valley just a mile east of Peebles occupying a beautiful position on the River Tweed. At its heart lies the stunning walled garden with plantings of many unusual shrubs, laburnum arches, an enchanting rose garden and spectacular herbaceous borders and one of the best examples of a Mackenzie and Moncur glasshouse still in existence, filled with fuchsias, pelargoniums and exotics. The garden also features prize winning show vegetables. The surrounding woodlands have one of the best laid arboretums in Scotland, with champion trees and specimens (including the oldest larch), providing acres of captivating woodland and burnside walks and spectacular vistas.
Champion Trees: Larch planted 1725

Designed Landscape: http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/GDL00229

Directions: A mile east of Peebles on the B7062.

Admission: details can be found on the garden's website

Charities: Tweed Togs SCIO 60%

Dalbeattie Community Allotments Association

Port Road, Dalbeattie DG5 4AZ
Dalbeattie Community Allotments

Sunday 19 July, 2pm - 5pm (2026)

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E:dcaa74@hotmail.com

Dalbeattie Community Allotments Association was formed in 2008 and the site was officially opened in August 2010. A local landowner has leased the land for 25 years at £1 per year, initially providing for 47 plots. The initial results were so successful that the area is now increased to provide for 77 productive plots where local residents can grow their own fruit, vegetables and flowers, and community border areas. Come and enjoy a stroll around the site, chat to members or relax in one of the community areas with a cup of tea. Information will be available and photos of the development of the site will be on display.

Directions: The allotment site can be found on the Dalbeattie bypass (A710) next to Craignair Health Centre. what3words: cloud.eased.reward

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Dalbeattie Community Initiative 60%

Old Forge

by West Green, Birsay, Orkney KW17 2NB
Ailsa and Colin Morgan

Saturday 25 July, 10am - 4pm (2026)

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T:07747 158700

Newly-created garden, since 2024. This exposed coastal location has outstanding views to the south, west and north to Marwick Bay and Kitchener Memorial. It has a mix of general garden areas with a vegetable garden and covered fruit and two productive seven metre Polycroos.

Directions: Take the single-track road to Howe off the B9056. Old Forge lies adjacent to West Green, after approximately one km. Enter the track at the tight bend and drive beyond West Green to Old Forge. Limited public transport is available to the end of Howe Road on the B9056.

Admission: by donation

Charities: Action Duchenne Limited 60%

Earth House Apothecary Gardens

Pityoulish House, Pityoulish PH22 1RD
Dianne Dain and Salem Avan

Saturday 25 July, 11am - 4pm (2026)

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W:earthhousescotland.com/Instagram @earth_house_scotland

Beautiful wildflowers and trees surround an ancient site with a restored fishing lodge looking over the Spey. The garden consists of a beautiful, mixed woodland with standing stones, labyrinth and a beech hedge tunnel. Recent developments include wildflower meadows, heritage fruit orchard and a courtyard herb garden including culinary and medicinal herbs. Apothecary will also be open for viewing. Plans designed by Jo Mackenzie.

Directions: Drive north from Coylumbridge on the B970 for about two miles, passing Loch Pityoulish on your right. Turn into Pityoulish Estate drive and head up the middle drive. Limited parking available in front of the house, additional parking across the road from entrance drive.

Admission: £6.00, children free

Charities: Maggie's 60%

The Granary

Morebattle Mains, Kelso TD5 8QU
Catherine Henderson

Saturday/Sunday, 25/26 July, 1pm - 5pm (2026)

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T:01573440378 E:cath.henderson1957@gmail.com

The garden is approximately an acre in size, laid out over the last four to five years, and is now beginning to mature. A key feature are the stone terraces with the differing heights of the garden giving extraordinary views across the various beds. There are many trees, shrubs and a diverse range of perennial herbaceous plants and alpines. There are various collections of non-flowering plants including grasses, pinus, cornus and picea. Over the seasons there is an extensive range of colour, textures and foliage. The garden has an outstanding view of the Borders hills and countryside.

Directions: From the centre of Morebattle follow Mainsfield Avenue (opposite the shop) for half a mile.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Médecins Sans Frontières 60%

2 Durnamuck

Little Loch Broom, Wester Ross IV23 2QZ
Will Soos and Susan Pomeroy

Sunday 26 July, 11am - 4pm (2026)

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T:07789 390028 E:sueandwill@icloud.com

W:2Durnamuckgarden.com. You can also find us on Facebook.

Our garden is south-east facing on the edge of Little Loch Broom. It is a coastal plantsman's garden with a rich mix of herbaceous borders, trees and shrubs, vegetables, drystone wall planting. South African/Mediterranean plants, a wild meadow and stunning views. Many of the plants have been collected from all over the world, and growing them has provided obvious challenges but with a pleasing outcome. Featured in many magazines, Beechgrove, Gardeners' World, and, most recently, Monty Don's British Gardens.

Directions: On the A832, between Dundonnell and Ullapool, take the turning along the single-track road signed Badcaul, continue to the egg shack, turn right, go to the bottom of the hill and 2 Durnamuck is the house with the red roof. There is parking down by the house if needed.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Zaytoun 30% & GO FLOURISH [SCIO] 30%

Langwell

Berriedale KW7 6HD
Welbeck Estates

Sunday 26 July, 12pm - 4pm (2026)

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T:01593 751278 / 751237 E:caithness@welbeck.co.uk

A beautiful and spectacular old walled garden with outstanding borders situated in the secluded Langwell Strath. Charming wooded access drive with a chance to see deer.

Directions: Turn off the A9 at Berriedale Braes, up the private (tarred) drive signposted Private - Langwell House. It is about 1¼ miles from the A9.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: RNLI 60%

Briestonhill House

Briestonhill House, by West Calder, West Lothian EH55 8PU
Ken & Linzie Robertson

Sunday 26 July, 1pm - 5pm (2026)

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T:07885 701642 E:meadow-flowers@hotmail.co.uk

A total surprise of a large country garden. Turn through the gates to find a handsome house surrounded by many trees, shrubs, flower beds and large lawns. There is a large pond with lilies and a bridge, two further ponds, and a walled vegetable garden with a polytunnel. The garden has won many awards over the years in the West Lothian Gardening Competition.

Directions: Take the A71 to West Calder. At the traffic lights by the carpet shop, turn right, go downhill (Cleuchbrae); at the bottom of the hill turn right (Mossend). In about one mile, past a sharp bend, the gates are on the right by a fence.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Cats Protection: West Lothian Branch 60%

Glenrinnes Lodge

Dufftown, Keith, Banffshire AB55 4BS
Mrs Kathleen Locke (please contact Glenrinnes Farms Ltd Estate Office)

Sunday 26 July, 2pm - 5pm (2026)

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T:01340 820384/073939 28049

W:www.glenrinnes.com

The garden and policies surrounding Glenrinnes Lodge are typical of a Victorian lodge. They are full of exciting, colourful borders. Newly-developed areas are now beginning to establish and give year-round seasonal interest in the kitchen garden and glasshouse, the secret garden, labyrinth and bog garden. There are also woodland walks and a flight pond and meadow. If you are lucky, you may spot our red squirrel, otter and pine marten, all caught on our woodland trail camera.

Directions: In the centre of Dufftown, at the Clock Tower take the B9009 road to Tomintoul for about one mile. After passing Dufftown Golf Club on your right there is a lane to the left, which leads to two stone pillars to Glenrinnes Lodge.

Admission: £6.00, children free

Charities: Alzheimer's Research UK 60%

SWG3 Community Garden

100 Eastvale Place, Glasgow G3 8QG
Maryanne Weintz, Head Gardener

Sunday 26 July, 2pm - 5pm (2026)

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Situated behind the main SWG3 warehouse, it’s a surprise to walk up the steps leading to this space and be delighted by the sight of trees, grasses, shrubs and perennials making a beautiful garden where there was once only derelict land between two railway lines. The garden has wide paths curving through the beds and the various indigenous trees subtly define the shape of the garden. Apart from the interesting planting, this garden, designed by the horticulturist and garden designer Jeremy Needham, has beehives and two different heights of raised beds which are used by the local community as allotments. Maryanne the Head Gardener will be available to answer any questions and plant advice.

Directions: Please put the whole address into your SatNav to find the garden easily. The nearest train station to SWG3 in Glasgow is Partick, which is a 14 minute walk away. Free parking is available on Eastvale Place and Kelvinhaugh Street on Saturdays and Sundays. Find using what3words.com/void.modest.carbon.

Admission: £8.00, children free

Charities: Studio Warehouse 60%

77 Kirk Brae

Edinburgh EH16 6JN
Michael Brown and Angela Casey

Sunday 26 July, 2pm - 5pm (2026)

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E:mvbrown55@gmail.com

A south Edinburgh garden of roughly 1200 square metres surrounded by a stone wall. This family garden features a mix of mature and younger trees, herbaceous beds and borders, a vegetable patch, lawn, a 19th century cast iron vinery, an old monkey puzzle, pond and a patio. Since 2002 the garden has evolved from the traditional and formal to an informal, wildlife-friendly garden with a wide variety of plants, trees and shrubs. The planting aims for year-round colour and variety with fruit, vegetables and different areas for just sitting and enjoying. Still very much a work in progress, the ongoing projects include a small wildflower meadow now entering its fourth year of development.

Directions: 77 Kirk Brae is towards the top of the hill on the left hand side, the number 77 is clearly marked on the main and side gates. Parking is on Kirk Brae or in the quieter Wolrige Road nearby. The 31 bus stops close to the property in each direction at the Kirk Park stop.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: SupportED - The Community Eating Disorder Charity 60%

River Garden, The Restoration of Auchincruive

The Bothy Office, Auchincruive KA6 5AE
Head Gardener

Saturday 1 August, 12:30pm - 3:30pm (2026)

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E:enquiries@ifdas.net

The gardens date back to the 1900s, Auchincruive is steeped in horticultural history as the site used to be the West of Scotland Agricultural College. The gardens are going through major redevelopment to bring it back to its former glory, including restoring the secret garden, walled garden, herbaceous borders and ponds that are within the gardens. Our main focus is to produce vegetables for the Bothy Cafe, we have two large vegetable growing areas, one plot is no dig and the other is dig. We also have an arboretum that contains rare and endangered trees, including Sorbus arranensis, Sequoia sempervirens, Sequoiadendron giganteum and Cryptomeria japonica. The gardens also contain fruit, orchid and greenhouses and the grounds has a total of 48 acres that consist of woodlands, cafe and gardens. Our gardens are used therapeutically to help residents overcome addiction and improve their mental well being.

Directions: River Garden is located two minutes by car from the main Whitletts roundabout at the junction of the A77/B743. At the roundabout, take the B743 turn signposted Mossblown. At the bend in the road turn right into the Nellie’s Gate entrance at bus stop KA65.

Admission: £6.00, children free

Charities: IFDAS 60%

Struanbridge

Essich Road, Inverness IV2 6AH
Marcus and Catriona Jenks

Sunday 2 August & Sunday 30 August, 12pm - 5pm (2026)

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E:mjenks@greenx.co.uk

A small, well-stocked garden approximately three miles from Inverness city centre, set on three levels each with its own distinct character. The entrance to the garden includes a decking area with a small fruit garden and raised beds. The small mid-tier area consists of mainly hydrangeas and rhododendrons and the very informal, hidden lower garden includes a wildlife pond, raised beds, and shaded garden area with a greenhouse, all framed by an old stone bridge and a small burn. Due to its layout, the garden is not suitable for wheelchairs and requires the ability to climb a number of steps to view.

Directions: From the Inverness Southern Distributor road (A8082) exit the Essich roundabout onto Essich Road. Struanbridge is located exactly a ½ mile from the roundabout, on the left. Parking is restricted.,

Admission: £7.00, children free

Charities: Dementia UK 60%

Drummond Castle Gardens

Muthill, Crieff PH7 4HN
Grimsthorpe & Drummond Castle Trust Ltd

Sunday 2 August, 1pm - 5pm (2026)

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T:01764 681433

W:www.drummondcastlegardens.co.uk

Activities and events for a great family day out. The gardens of Drummond Castle were originally laid out in 1630 by John Drummond, second Earl of Perth. In 1830 the parterre was changed to an Italian style. One of the most interesting features is the multi-faceted sundial designed by John Mylne, Master Mason to Charles I. The formal garden is said to be one of the finest in Europe and is the largest of its type in Scotland.

Directions: Entrance two miles south of Crieff on Muthill road (A822).

Admission: details can be found on the garden's website

Charities: BLESMA 60%

Douneside House

Tarland AB34 4UD
The MacRobert Trust

Sunday 2 August, 2pm - 5pm (2026)

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W:www.dounesidehouse.co.uk

Douneside is the former home of Lady MacRobert, who developed these magnificent gardens in the early to mid-1900s. Ornamental borders, an Arts and Crafts themed terraced garden and water gardens surround a spectacular infinity lawn overlooking the Deeside hills. The walled garden houses a large ornamental greenhouse and supplies organic fruit, vegetables, herbs and cut flowers to Douneside House which is a multi-award winning hotel. All areas of the garden will be open and there will be a pipe band, teas and plants for sale.

Directions: On the B9119 towards Aberdeen. Tarland one mile.

Admission: £6.00, children free

Charities: Perennial 60%

Kilbeg House

Kilbeg, Sleat, Isle of Skye IV44 8RQ
Philip and Nicola Howarth

Sunday 2 August, 2pm - 5pm (2026)

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E:nicola@kilbeghouse.org.uk

W:www.kilbeghouse.org.uk

A growing botanical collection of trees, shrubs and perennials from around the world in 3.5 acres, sloping down towards the sea with views to Knoydart and Ardnamurchan. Rhododendrons (mainly species) and bluebells in May, colourful borders from June through to September. Since the owners acquired the property in 2015 there has been much new planting in and between existing mature trees, and development of new projects is on-going. There is an all weather route along the drive, terrace and part way round the garden, elsewhere grass can be steep and slippery when wet. There is a steep path down to the public sandy beach.

Directions: From Skye Bridge take the A87 for eight miles, then left towards Armadale for 14 miles. After the primary school at the road on the right to Tarskavaig, turn left (towards the sea) to the iron gates. Parking is in the lay-by just before turning and before the gates on the left. There is disabled parking.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Parkinsons UK 60%

Makerstoun Village Gardens

Makerstoun Village Hall, Makerstoun, Kelso, Roxburghshire TD5 7PA
The Gardeners of Makerstoun

Sunday 2 August, 2pm - 5pm, admission £7.00, children free. Please pick up a map from the Village Hall, where cream teas will be served, as well as a plant sale and home produce stall. We look forward to seeing you! (2026)

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Makerstoun is a lovely, spread out hamlet set in the rolling countryside of Roxburghshire. We are delighted to share this beautiful space with visitors this year. We have a range of well-established gardens of all sizes; with herbaceous borders, new and enthusiastic allotments, small cottage gardens, gardens with different areas of interest and design, a walled garden and larger open space gardens with borrowed landscape views.

Directions: East of St Boswells and north west of Kelso, with access from the B6404 and the B6397.

Admission: £7.00, children free

Charities: Makerstoun Village Hall 60%

Larch House

Clerklands, Lilliesleaf TD6 9JR
David and Julia King

Wednesdays 5, 12, 19, 26 August, 11am - 4pm. Also open by arrangement 1 August - 31 August. Admission £5, children free. Pre-booking is essential due to limited parking. Light refreshments will be available and there may be plants for sale. We welcome small groups. (2026)

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T:01835 870888 E:northcorner14@btinternet.com

Larch House garden and woodland extend over four acres. Building on the design and planting by the previous owners, the garden has been extensively renovated and is constantly evolving. It includes a terraced area of vegetables and cut flowers edged by fruit trees, several mixed borders surrounding a lawn, a large wildlife pond with a bog garden and a smaller ornamental pond. The mixed woodland was planted in 2016, and meandering paths, sometimes steep, lead to extensive views of the Cheviots and surrounding areas.

Directions: Clerklands is a small hamlet approximately two miles from Lilliesleaf. On the A7 from Selkirk, turn left and follow signs to Clerklands. After approximately three miles the house will be clearly signed. On the A7 from Hawick, turn right and follow signs towards Lilliesleaf and the house will be clearly signed. Car parking is on site.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: All proceeds to SGS Beneficiaries

Southdean Mill

Southdean Mill, Chesters, Hawick TD9 8TL
Linda and Brian Falconer

Saturday/Sunday, 8/9 August, 11am - 5pm (2026)

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T:07930 199552 E:linda@beastieassemblage.co.uk

W:https://www.beastieassemblage.co.uk

A glorious combination of skilled craftsmanship and a creative’s eye for planting, this informal and secluded cottage garden is nestled within 10 acres of woodland. Approached down an avenue of crab apples, it features a romantic walled garden in front of the rose-covered, former miller's cottage, where perennials tussle with pretty annuals and biennials. The old mill lade runs into a semi-wild pond with a turf bridge by the front lawn and behind the cottage lies a very productive vegetable garden with a wooden greenhouse, poly-tunnel and raised beds. Willow gates and planters, cobbled paving and an outdoor shower are just a few illustrations of the skill and creativity of the owners. Enjoy a cream tea in the charming old farm courtyard and studio where Linda’s art and crafts, her husband’s metalwork garden structures, and Jenny Ozwell's pottery will be available for sale.

Directions: 400m from Chesters village on the A6088 heading towards Newcastle. Some disabled parking 200m from the house.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Southdean Hall 60%

River Garden, The Restoration of Auchincruive

The Bothy Office, Auchincruive KA6 5AE
Head Gardener

Saturday 8 August, 12:30pm - 3:30pm (2026)

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E:enquiries@ifdas.net

The gardens date back to the 1900s, Auchincruive is steeped in horticultural history as the site used to be the West of Scotland Agricultural College. The gardens are going through major redevelopment to bring it back to its former glory, including restoring the secret garden, walled garden, herbaceous borders and ponds that are within the gardens. Our main focus is to produce vegetables for the Bothy Cafe, we have two large vegetable growing areas, one plot is no dig and the other is dig. We also have an arboretum that contains rare and endangered trees, including Sorbus arranensis, Sequoia sempervirens, Sequoiadendron giganteum and Cryptomeria japonica. The gardens also contain fruit, orchid and greenhouses and the grounds has a total of 48 acres that consist of woodlands, cafe and gardens. Our gardens are used therapeutically to help residents overcome addiction and improve their mental well being.

Directions: River Garden is located two minutes by car from the main Whitletts roundabout at the junction of the A77/B743. At the roundabout, take the B743 turn signposted Mossblown. At the bend in the road turn right into the Nellie’s Gate entrance at bus stop KA65.

Admission: £6.00, children free

Charities: IFDAS 60%

The Gardens at Archerfield Walled Garden

Archerfield Estate, Dirleton, North Berwick EH39 5HQ
Kerry Lyall, Head Gardener

Sunday 9 August, 11am - 5pm (2026)

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W:www.archerfieldwalledgarden.com

Our gardens comprise a series of themed spaces designed for year-round interest. We adopt sustainable practices including a ‘no dig’ approach. Explore our perennial meadow with swaying grasses and fruit trees. See incredible edibles in the potager and polytunnel complete with grapevine, colourful cutting gardens, a wildlife area with willow tunnels, stumpery and pond. Our ornamental borders brim with monochrome and textural plants and our water-saving garden features drought tolerant species in shades of blue, rust and orange. Visit our artist-in-residence in the potting shed and take wee ones on a minibeast hunt. Come wander, sit and enjoy. There is so much to see!

Directions: By bus East Coast Buses, no 124 from Edinburgh. 2nd bus stop after Gullane, at entrance to Archerfield Estate then a 10 minute walk to Archerfield Walled Garden. By car via A198 East Lothian coast road, turn into Archerfield Estate, one minute drive to car park at Archerfield Walled Garden. Or refer to our website.

Admission: £6.00, children free

Charities: Stepping Out Project 60%

Dalswinton Mill

Dalswinton DG2 0XY
Colin and Pamela Crosbie

Sunday 9 August, 11am - 5pm (2026)

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T:07944 176433 E:colincrosbiehort@btinternet.com

A newly-created, plantsman’s garden set around an 18th-century watermill with the Pennyland Burn running through it. The garden contains a wide range of perennials, trees and shrubs that favour the local climate and have been planted during the last few years. A variety of statuary can be found throughout the garden which sits in a hollow and can be only accessed by steps and there are slopes throughout the garden. Unfortunately, this makes the garden unsuitable for anyone with mobility requirements.

Directions: Garden lies in Dalswinton, halfway between the A76 and the A701 on the Auldgirth to Kirkton Road. From Auldgirth take the first left after the Dalswinton Village Hall. The Mill is on the corner before the bridge. We are unable to offer disabled parking.

Admission: £6.00, children free

Charities: Loch Arthur 60%

Allean House

Strathtummel, Pitlochry PH16 5NR
Mrs June Bennett

Sunday 9 August, 12pm - 5pm (2026)

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Set above the shores of Loch Tummel, Allean House combines natural woodland character with informal planting and magnificent views from the top lawns. Winding paths lead through wild woodland with a quirky treehouse, fernery and tranquil ponds with a wee folly. Nearer the house, a herbaceous border provides seasonal colour, while potager-style terraces mix vegetables and flowers for produce and interesting structure. A large greenhouse shelters tender plants and provides propagation areas to supply all the terraces. A croquet lawn offers a peaceful open space in this varied and welcoming lochside garden. Partial access can be enjoyed with the help of our gator buggy for anyone unsteady on their feet. Please wear sturdy footwear.

Directions: Take B8019 across the Garry. Carry on past a very sharp left turn at Glen Fincastle, follow the same road another couple of miles. House entrance is on the left with large black gates. Find using what3words/laces.save.wool

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: CHAS 60%

Longwood

Humbie EH36 5PN
Linda Flockhart and Sandra Gentle

Wednesday 12 August, 10:30am - 4pm (2026)

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An extensive, long-established country garden at 800 feet. There are ducks and hens, stream and ponds as well as areas of wild garden and borders including roses, vegetables, lawns and woodlands. Stunning views over the Forth.

Directions: From the B6368 (Humbie to Haddington road) about one mile east of Humbie take the direction south to Blegbie Farm (signposted). Follow the road for circa two miles, passing Humbie Mains Farm as you go. You will find Blegbie Farm at a hard right-hand bend. The drive for Longwood will be straight in front of you, right beside Blegbie. Go straight up the drive and park at the bottom of the cottages. Do not turn right or left. Find using what3words/mermaids.steepest.animals

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Médecins Sans Frontières 60%

Dundonnell House

Little Loch Broom, Wester Ross IV23 2QW
Dundonnell Estates

Thursday 13 August, 2pm - 5pm (2026)

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T:07789 390028 E:sueandwill@icloud.com

Camellias, magnolias and bulbs in spring, rhododendrons and laburnum walk in this ancient walled garden. Exciting planting gives all year round interest, centred around one of the oldest yew trees in Scotland. A water sculpture, unique Victorian glass house, riverside walk, arboretum - all in the valley below the peaks of An Teallach.
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Directions: Turn off the A835 at Braemore on to the A832. After 11 miles take the Badralloch turn for a ½ mile.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: The Tusk Trust 30% & Parkinsons UK 30%

Stobwood Cottage Garden

Stobwood Cottage, Stobwood, Forth, South Lanarkshire ML11 8ET
Jamie and Kayleigh Robertson

Saturday/Sunday, 15/16 August, 1pm - 5pm (2026)

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T:07885 701642 E:jamierobertson04@hotmail.co.uk

A four-times winner of West Lothian Gardener of the year, Jamie invites you to Stobwood Cottage. In just four years he has established a hugely impressive garden in the South Lanarkshire countryside. Just shy of half an acre, colour dominates this garden. Wide herbaceous borders surround a velvet lawn. Stunning hanging baskets and tubs clothe the front of the cottage and are dotted around elsewhere. There is also a feature pond with a bridge, a cacti house, a polytunnel growing corn, pumpkins and squashes plus there is a productive vegetable plot to explore. A must for those less-experienced gardeners, and a delight for those who have a little more knowledge.

Directions: Travelling from the South, 1.5 miles north of Braehead on the B7016. From the North, turn off the A706 onto the B7016 at Wilsontown.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: The Cat Action Trust 30% & Braehead Village Trust 30%

Cloan

by Auchterarder PH3 1PP
Neil Mitchison

Sunday 16 August, 10am - 5pm (2026)

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T:07958 155831 E:niall@fastmail.co.uk

Two acres of wild garden, with a wide variety of rhododendrons and azaleas, and an impressive collection of trees, including metasequoia, cryptomeria, Acer cappadocicum, Sequoia sempervirens, Quercus robur ‘Filicifolia’, liriodendron, several Japanese maples, magnificent beech and Scots pine trees, and extensive yew topiary; also an acre of walled garden with embothriums, Acer griseum, several sorbus varieties, parrotia and a large herbaceous border. Fine views of Strathearn from the front of the house.

Directions: From the A823, just south of the A9, follow the small road heading north east, signposted Duchally. Continue for approximately 2½ miles, turn right at the sign Coulshill. Continue for just under ½ mile. Follow the signs for car parking.

Admission: £4.00, children free

Charities: Tiphereth Limited: Camphill 60%

North Newton Farm

Kilmacolm PA13 4TE
Carole Cameron

Sunday 16 August, 1pm - 5pm (2026)

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E:carole.cameron100@btinternet.com

In seven years, the new owners have transformed North Newton Farm garden. 'No straight lines' and 'any colour so long as it is pink, purple, blue or white' are the guidelines. Many 'finds' abandoned by the previous owners in and around the barns have been repurposed under the 'let's use what we have' philosophy. To suit the topography, the garden now has cultivated and wilder parts with stunning views. Many climbing plants and herbaceous borders surround the wildlife pond below a rockery. A small wooded area provides a lovely view. A Victorian-style greenhouse and cold frames flank stone-built raised beds in a fruit and vegetable garden. The resident goats, chickens and horses provide ample fertiliser.

Directions: From Kilmacolm take the B786 Lochwinnoch road, continue for about two miles. From Lochwinnoch take the B786 Kilmacolm road for about six miles. Turn up the road signposted to Killochries at this point following the yellow SGS signs. what3words/stiff.salaried.again

Admission: £6.00, children free

Charities: Pancreatic Cancer Action 60%

Kirklands

Saline KY12 9TS
Peter and Gill Hart

Sunday 16 August, 2pm - 5pm (2026)

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T:07787 115477 E:peter@kirklandsgarden.co.uk

W:www.kirklandsgarden.co.uk

Kirklands, built in 1832, has been the Hart family home for 48 years. The walled garden was reinstated from a paddock to include terracing and raised beds. In 2023 we introduced two bee hives. The woodland garden comes into life in February with snowdrops followed by bluebells, hellebores, trilliums, fritillaries, rhododendrons, meconopsis, candelabra primulas and irises. The rockery displays dwarf rhododendrons and azaleas. The herbaceous borders reach their peak in the late summer with bright yellow rudbeckia, verbena and echinacea. Down by the Saline Burn there are 30 species of many-coloured primula and 20 acres of naturally regenerating woodland with a pathway by the stream. To keep the grandchildren occupied, Peter built a tree house, climbing frame and rope swing, though we hope they will take an interest in gardening too!

Directions: Junction 4, M90, then B914. Parking in the centre of the village, then a short walk to the garden. Limited disabled parking at Kirklands.

Admission: £6.00, children free

Charities: Saline & Steelend Gardening Club 60%

Quercus Garden Plants

Whitmuir Farm, West Linton EH46 7BB
Rona Dodds

Sunday 23 August, 10am - 5pm (2026)

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T:01968 660708 E:quercusgardenplants@gmail.com

W:www.quercusgardenplants.co.uk

We are a small, independent nursery growing and selling a wide range of hardy, healthy plants propagated from our nursery gardens. At just under two acres, these gardens were started in 2015 to show visitors and customers what can be grown in our conditions here on a north-west-facing hill at 850 feet above sea level. Explore our herb garden, scented garden, wildlife garden, prairie-style garden, winter garden, woodland garden and all the other inspirational smaller borders. Many of the plants seen in the gardens are available to buy in the nursery.

Directions: On the A701, four miles south of the Leadburn junction or two miles north of West Linton.

Admission: by donation

Charities: Breast Cancer Now 60%

The Milton of Campsie Community Garden

Antermony Road G66 8DB
Alan Skedeleski

Sunday 23 August, 2pm - 5pm (2026)

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T:07958 760169

The community garden in Milton of Campsie is the creation of one man, covering roughly an acre of hillside beside the Glazert Water. A small beach area where otters and kingfishers can be spotted, is a great place for children to play at the water's edge or for water-loving dogs. The garden was conceived as a memorial garden and as you walk through the willow tunnel to the various sections you will come across memorandum and dedications. With no shortage of relaxing seating areas, you can sit and enjoy the children's lawn (created for the local nursery) complete with a miniature gypsy caravan with inside fittings, or the ancient ruin with its chimney and barbecue. Children will enjoy running over the two bridges that cross the waterlily pond (they may even spot a newt). The variety and ingenuity make this an unmissable garden.

Directions: From Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch and Lennoxtown follow signs to Milton of Campsie and then follow the yellow SGS signs.

Admission: by donation

Charities: Cancer Research UK 60%

Amisfield Walled Garden

Haddington EH41 3TE
Amisfield Preservation Trust

Saturday/Sunday, 29/30 August, 10am - 4pm (2026)

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W:www.amisfield.org.uk

Amisfield, at eight acres and completely enclosed by 16 foot-high walls of dressed stone, is one of the UK’s largest walled gardens. It is a haven of peace and tranquillity, rescued from dereliction by volunteers over the last twenty years to create a garden of year-round interest with both formal and informal elements. Within its walls, accessed by a network of wide paths, are herbaceous and cutting borders, orchards, a maze, an extensive collection of heritage apples, fruit and vegetable gardens, and a winter garden.

Directions: Follow brown Amisfield Walled Garden signs off the A199 one mile east from Haddington. Parking available.

Admission: £6.00, children free

Charities: Amisfield Preservation Trust 60%

Airlie Castle Gardens

Airlie Castle, Airlie, By Kirriemuir, Angus DD8 5NG
David and Tarka Airlie

Sunday 30 August, 2pm - 6pm (2026)

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T:01575 530387 E:office@airlieestates.com

W:www.airlieestates.com

Airlie was built in the 15th century as a fortified castle. It sits on a promontory high above the Rivers Melgum and Isla. The gorge below is a Site of Special Scientific Interest because it contains rare lichen and wildflowers. The 18th-century walled garden grows fruit, flowers and vegetables and it is intersected by mature yew and box topiary. Within the castle walls itself, there are two herbaceous borders and a large Kiftsgate rose and climbing wisteria. In large areas of the policies the grass has been left to grow long, and as a consequence of this, many varieties of native wild orchid have reappeared. A woodland walk leads down from the castle and gardens to the River Isla.

Directions: Take B951 from Kirriemuir signposted Glen Isla. Pass Kinnordy Loch then turn left signposted Airlie/Alyth. Keep on for 3½ miles, pass Mains of Airlie farm on left. Entrance to castle is just beyond on the right.

Admission: £6.00, children free

Charities: MBA: Mountain Bothies Association 60%

Kilbeg House

Kilbeg, Sleat, Isle of Skye IV44 8RQ
Philip and Nicola Howarth

Sunday 6 September, 2pm - 5pm (2026)

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E:nicola@kilbeghouse.org.uk

W:www.kilbeghouse.org.uk

A growing botanical collection of trees, shrubs and perennials from around the world in 3.5 acres, sloping down towards the sea with views to Knoydart and Ardnamurchan. Rhododendrons (mainly species) and bluebells in May, colourful borders from June through to September. Since the owners acquired the property in 2015 there has been much new planting in and between existing mature trees, and development of new projects is on-going. There is an all weather route along the drive, terrace and part way round the garden, elsewhere grass can be steep and slippery when wet. There is a steep path down to the public sandy beach.

Directions: From Skye Bridge take the A87 for eight miles, then left towards Armadale for 14 miles. After the primary school at the road on the right to Tarskavaig, turn left (towards the sea) to the iron gates. Parking is in the lay-by just before turning and before the gates on the left. There is disabled parking.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Parkinsons UK 60%

Greenhead Farmhouse

Greenhead of Arnot, Leslie KY6 3JQ
Malcolm and Maggie Strang Steel

Sunday 13 September, 2pm - 5pm (2026)

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T:01592 840459

Greenhead is a medium-sized garden with beautiful borders which have a backbone of perennial shrubs among herbaceous planting, plus a scattering of annuals which provide on-going interest. September is one of the best months to visit this garden.

Directions: A911 between Auchmuirbridge and Scotlandwell.

Admission: £6.00, children free

Charities: St Paul's Episcopal Church Kinross 60%

Benmore Botanic Garden

Benmore, Dunoon PA23 8QU
A Regional Garden of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

Sunday 27 September, 10am - 5pm (2026)

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T:01369 706261 E:benmore@rbge.org.uk

W:www.rbge.org.uk

Benmore’s magnificent mountainside setting is a joy to behold. Its 120 acres boast a world-famous collection of plants from the Himalayas, China and Japan to North and South America, as well as an impressive avenue of giant redwoods, one of the finest entrances to any botanic garden. Established in 1863, these majestic giants stand over 150 feet high. Seven miles of trails throughout lead to a restored Victorian Fernery and a dramatic viewpoint at 420 feet looking out to surrounding mountains and Holy Loch. There are also traditional Bhutanese and Chilean pavilions and the magnificent Golden Gates. Keep an eye out for red squirrels and other wildlife as you explore the garden.
National Plant Collection: Abies, South American Temperate Conifers, Picea
Champion Trees: Many rare trees and giant conifers

Designed Landscape: http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/GDL00056

Directions: Seven miles north of Dunoon or 22 miles south from Glen Kinglass below Rest and Be Thankful pass. On the A815. Bus service is limited.

Admission: by donation

Charities: Donation to SGS Beneficiaries

Coldoch

Blairdrummond, Stirling FK9 4XD
David & Kim Stewart and Tim Black

Sunday 4 October, 2pm - 5pm (2026)

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T:01786 841217

The garden at Coldoch is sheltered by belts of mature woodland on three sides and looks south over the Carse of Stirling. The parterre courtyard garden and border have replaced the old farm buildings and lead on to a kitchen garden created by using the three old walls of an earlier rose garden. The less formal areas include a stream, a pond, paddocks and woodland. The drives are lined with old oaks and sycamores mixed with new trees from Eastern Europe, Central Asia and some fine, mature cherry trees.

Directions: Signed from the A84. Take the A873 for Aberfoyle, after just under one mile turn left on to Coldoch Road, B8031 and continue for approximately half a mile. Wrought iron gates on the left mark the entrance.

Admission: £6.00, children free

Charities: Stirling and District Women's Aid 60%

Burgie Arboretum

Between Forres and Elgin IV36 2QU
Hamish Lochore

Open daily, 8am - 5pm (2026)

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T:01343 850231 E:hamish@burgie.org

A rare opportunity to see a sizeable woodland garden/arboretum in its infancy. It has a good collection of rhododendrons, Sorbus, alder, birch and Tilia but also includes many unusual trees from around the world. The arboretum is zoned into geographic areas and species type. It includes a Japanese Garden, bog garden, bog wood, loch and quarry garden. First created in 2005 and is ongoing. Most plants are grown from hand-collected seed and propagated in the Georgian greenhouse.

Directions: A96 between Forres and Elgin. Four miles east of Forres. Six miles west of Elgin. Sign to Burgie Mains along the A96 is set in wrought iron decorated with horses and cattle. South off the main road and one mile to the Woodland Garden car park.

Admission: by donation

Charities: World Horse Welfare 30% & Sandpiper Trust 30%

Oldtown of Leys Garden

Inverness IV2 6AE
David and Anne Sutherland

1 January - 31 March, 1 April - 31 October (not Thursday & Friday) & 1 November - 31 December, 8am - 8pm (2026)

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T:01463 238238 E:ams@oldtownofleys.com

Established in 2003, on the outskirts of Inverness, with views over the town, this large garden of three acres has year-round interest. Spring rhododendrons and azaleas, summer herbaceous plantings, autumn trees and shrubs and winter appeal from the conifers, evergreens and structures. Features include a rockery, ponds, musical instruments, a stumpery and a new area of late summer colour.

Directions: Turn off Southern Distributor road (B8082) at Leys roundabout towards Inverarnie (B861). At the T-junction turn right. After 50 metres turn right into Oldtown of Leys.

Admission: by donation

Charities: Alzheimer Scotland 30% & Highland Hospice 30%

Angus's Garden, Barguillean

Taynuilt PA35 1HY
The Josephine Marshall Trust

Open daily, 9am - dusk (2026)

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T:01866 822333 E:info@barguillean.co.uk

W:www.barguillean.co.uk

Created in 1957 as a memorial garden by Betty Macdonald of Barguillean for her son Angus, this picturesque nine-acre woodland garden is set around the tranquil shores of Loch Angus in historic Glen Lonan. Whilst famous for its extensive collection of hybrid rhododendrons and azaleas, this glorious garden cleverly retains the natural atmosphere of the landscape. Visitors can enjoy an informal network of paths, lined with spring flowering shrubs and bulbs, through native woodland and by shoreland whilst surrounded by the magnificent views of Ben Cruachan and the mountains of Glen Etive. This unspoilt natural setting attracts a wide range of wildlife, and the eleven-acre loch is home to swans and ducks. On the north-west side of the garden overlooking the loch stands Betty's bell paying tribute to her 40 years of work creating this magical garden. The garden reaches its full glory between April and the end of June but is a place of special tranquillity and charm at all times of the year. Three marked, circular walks from the car park taking between 30 minutes and 1.5 hours. Not suitable for wheelchairs.

Directions: Off A85 Crianlarich/Oban road at Taynuilt, road marked Glen Lonan, three miles up a single track road, turn right at the sign opposite Barguillean Farm.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: SSAFA Forces Help 60%

West Kilbride Community Gardens

c/o The Barony Centre 50 Main Street West Kilbride KA23 9AR
West Kilbride Gardeners

Open daily, dawn to dusk. The village is always open but the best days to visit are Thursday to Saturday and there are 4 cafes serving refreshments. If you wish to donate, please buy a brochure from the Barony Arts Centre (priced at £5). (2026)

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E:WKgreengym@gmail.com

W:https://crafttownscotland.org

Our green spaces grow from one end of the village to the other. From the range of perennials and bulbs in the Meadowfoot triangle, past the colourful station beds to the stunning wallflowers and dahlias at the Library triangle. In between, we have the sensory Catlinn, the relaxing Old Man's Rest and the Boyd Orr where his work is celebrated in growing food, fruit and flowers. Pass by our flower beds when you go into the Barony Arts Centre to buy your booklet 'The Community Gardens of West Kilbride'. The Centre is open 10am - 4pm Monday to Saturday. Wander through the Kirktonhall Glen and visit our meadow and community orchard. Cross Gilmour's Lane and wind your way back through Starling Woods with its fairy doors amongst the trees.

Directions: All our gardens are within walking distance of the village centre. There is a regular train service from Glasgow Central to Largs, stopping at West Kilbride. The Stagecoach 585 bus runs regularly between Ayr and Largs, stopping in West Kilbride.

Admission: by donation

Charities: The Ayrshire Hospice 60%

Ardkinglas Woodland Garden

Cairndow PA26 8BG
Ardkinglas Estate

Open daily, dawn - dusk (2026)

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T:01499 600261

W:www.ardkinglas.com

In a peaceful setting overlooking Loch Fyne, the garden contains one of the finest collections of rhododendrons and conifers in Britain. This includes the mightiest conifer in Europe - a silver fir - as well as many other Champion Trees. There is a gazebo with a unique scriptorium based around a collection of literary quotes. For younger visitors, the garden features a Fairy Trail, Gruffalo Trail and Snakey Slide.
Champion Trees: The mightiest conifer in Europe and others.

Designed Landscape: http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/GDL00022

Directions: Entrance through Cairndow village off the A83 Loch Lomond/Inveraray road.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Donation to SGS Beneficiaries

Raasay Walled Garden

Isle of Raasay IV40 8PB
Raasay Community

Open daily, dawn - dusk (2026)

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T:07939 106426 E:raasaywalledgarden@gmail.com. Also on Facebook and Instagram

W:Raasay.com/the-walled-garden-raasay

Just a short 10-minute walk from the Raasay Ferry Terminal, tucked behind historic Raasay House, lies the beautifully restored Raasay Walled Garden - a Category A listed, community owned treasure with a rich history. Visited by Boswell and Johnson in 1773, the garden fell into disrepair before being brought back to life through community effort. Since restoration began in 2013 the 1.43 acre garden has flourished once again. It now provides fresh vegetables, fruit, salad, herbs and cut flowers for both residents and visitors. Explore its orchard, rose beds, polytunnels, fruit cage, and wildflower areas buzzing with pollinators - or simply relax on one of the many benches and enjoy the peace and views. The summer months (June to August) bring the garden into full colour, while May to September is the peak harvest season and community events take place throughout the year - check our Facebook page for the latest updates. Facilities include a composting toilet for visitors' use and the garden is open and welcoming, though not always staffed - please contact us if you'd like further details.

Directions: Take the Calmac Ferry from Sconser (Isle of Skye) - a scenic 20 minute journey. The garden is an easy stroll from the Raasay terminal and there's much more to discover on foot once you arrive. Cars can also cross.

Admission: by donation

Charities: Donation to SGS Beneficiaries

Ardmaddy Castle

by Oban PA34 4QY
Mr and Mrs Archie Struthers

Open daily, 9am - 5pm (2026)

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T:01852 300353 E:minette@ardmaddy.com

W:www.ardmaddy.com

The gardens lie in a truly spectacular setting in the centre of a horseshoe bay, sheltered by mixed mature wooded hills and the castle atop a volcanic mound. The 18th-century walled garden has been much restored and improved over the last 50 years, hence its well-earned reputation as a plantsman's garden for all seasons. In addition to the magnificent rhododendron collection, it is now also home to many rare and unusual shrubs and plants. These all sit alongside productive fruit and vegetable beds, all given formal structure by dwarf box hedges . The walled garden is flanked by shrub lined avenues bordering the burn, leading to woodland walks and a water garden. Don't miss the 60 foot Hydrangea petiolaris on Lady Murray's Walk and the towering stand of gunnera next to the ponds. The latest additions in an always-evolving garden are new medicinal herb beds and restructuring of the kitchen garden.

Directions: Take the A816 south of Oban for eight miles. Turn right onto the B844 to Seil Island/Easdale. Four miles on, turn left to Ardmaddy (signposted) and follow for a further two miles.

Admission: £7.00, children free

Charities: Donation to SGS Beneficiaries

Cambo Gardens

Kingsbarns KY16 8QD
Trustees of Cambo Heritage Trust

Open daily, 10am - 5pm (2026)

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T:01333 451040 E:hello@cambogardens.org.uk

W:https://www.cambogardens.org.uk/

Best known for snowdrops (mail order February), but exciting throughout the year, this Victorian walled garden features constantly evolving, magnificent herbaceous borders featuring rare and unusual plants, many of which are propagated for sale at Cambo. The garden is renowned too for its tulips and a stunning rose collection. Outside the main garden an inspiring Winter Garden and North American Prairie continue to be developed. Woodland walks to the sea.
National Plant Collection: Galanthus
Champion Trees: Bundle Beech

Directions: A917 between Crail and St Andrews.

Admission: details can be found on the garden's website

Charities: Donation to SGS Beneficiaries

Mellerstain

Mellerstain House and Gardens, Gordon TD3 6LG
Gill Harrop, Administrator

Open daily, 11am - 5pm (2026)

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T:01573 410225 E:enquiries@mellerstain.com

W:www.mellerstain.com

100 acres of mature parkland, formal gardens and lakeside walks set off this Robert Adam masterpiece. The formal gardens to the south of the house were designed in 1910 by Sir Reginald Blomfield in an Italianate style sympathetic to the earlier 18th century layout. These beautiful terraces with herbaceous borders and yew trees lead to lower terraces via a cryptoporticus, and then a sweeping expanse of lawn descends to the lake. Among the sturdy oaks and majestic beeches in the north parkland, you’ll find an enchanting tiny thatched cottage discreetly tucked away with its own parterre garden. A map is available of the woodland and lakeside walks, picnic spots are available and the cafe is open during the summer season. Look out for the Highland cattle and Hebridean sheep too!

Directions: The house is signposted on the A6089 Kelso-Gordon road. The approach from the A68 Jedburgh-Edinburgh road is through Earlston on the A6105, then via the B6397 towards Smailholm.

Admission: details can be found on the garden's website

Charities: Donation to SGS Beneficiaries

Floors Castle

Kelso TD5 7RN
The Duke of Roxburghe

The Walled Garden, Terrace Cafe and Apple Shed Giftshop & Pantry are open 7 days a week, year round. (2026)

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T:01573 223333

W:www.floorscastle.com

Discover some of the finest Victorian style herbaceous borders, designed to reflect the changing seasons. The spring, summer, and hot borders brim with colour and character. Nearby, the kitchen garden and elegant glasshouses provide fresh produce and seasonal fruit and vegetables. The formal millennium parterre, planted with heritage apple trees, showcases traditional pruning techniques, completing a garden experience rich in beauty, history, and inspiration.

Designed Landscape: http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/GDL00181

Directions: Floors Castle Walled Garden, Kelso, TD5 7RN

Admission: details can be found on the garden's website

Charities: Donation to SGS Beneficiaries

Aldouran Wetland Garden

Glen Road, Leswalt DG9 0LJ
The Volunteers at Aldouran Wetland Garden

Open daily, 2pm - 5pm (2026)

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W:aldouran.org

Aldouran Glen, which means 'Glen of the Otter', is a unique blend of colourful community gardens, a natural water area with reed beds and a wild woodland with all-access trails, fairy doors and fantasy artwork including a nine foot Gruffalo. Picnic and toilet facilities. Small groups welcome.

Directions: The garden lies off Glen Road on the outskirts of the village of Leswalt, three miles from Stranraer on the A718. It is well signposted and can also be accessed by bus from Stranraer, being a stop on the Stranraer-Kirkcolm service.

Admission: by donation

Charities: Donation to SGS Beneficiaries

Glenwhan Gardens & Arboretum

Dunragit, by Stranraer DG9 8PH
Tessa and Ian Knott Sinclair

Open daily, 2pm - 5pm. Snowdrops and Winter Walks 25 January - 11 March. Admission details can be found on the garden's website, payable at the garden entrance. Tearoom and locally grown plants for sale. (2026)

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T:07787 990702

W:www.glenwhangardens.co.uk

Described as one of the most beautiful gardens in Scotland, Glenwhan Gardens is situated at 300 feet and overlooks Luce Bay and the Mull of Galloway, with clear views to the Isle of Man. Forty-five years ago there was wild moorland, but now, following considerable dedication and vision, you can see glorious collections of plants from around the world. There is colour in all seasons and the winding paths, well-placed seats and varied sculptures, set around small lochans, add to the tranquil atmosphere. There is a 17-acre moorland wildflower walk, the chance to see red squirrels and well-marked garden and tree trails. Glenwhan has now been added to the Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes, a record of nationally important gardens and designed landscapes and a major resource for enhancing appreciation and understanding of these sites, as well as promoting education and stimulating further research. Dara Parsons, Head of Designations at HES, said: 'Glenwhan Gardens is an excellent addition to, the inventory.'

Designed Landscape: https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/decision/500003587

Directions: Seven miles east of Stranraer, one mile off the A75 at Dunragit (follow brown VisitScotland and yellow SGS arrows).

Admission: details can be found on the garden's website

Charities: Donation to SGS Beneficiaries

Delvine

Murthly PH1 4LD
Mr David Gemmell

3 January - 21 December, dawn - dusk (2026)

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T:07748 207647 E:gemmell.david@googlemail.com

The arboretum at Delvine covers more than 10 acres. The arboretum is situated on a flood plain, flanked by oxbow lakes on each side. This is the place to visit for those who seek a remote and peaceful setting. As one proceeds in a westerly direction, one enters an area of great drifts of chimonobambusa and miscanthus grasses with water and wildlife in abundance. The walking is easy, but not suitable for wheelchair users. This garden will appeal to those seeking the unusual.

Directions: On the A984, seven miles east of Dunkeld, four miles south-west of Blairgowrie. Turn through gateway and follow drive to wooden gates with Arboretum sign. Park at house, pay at yellow Honesty Box and walk down.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Army Benevolent Fund 60%

Gordon Castle Walled Garden

Fochabers, Moray IV32 7PQ
Angus and Zara Gordon Lennox

3 January - 31 December, please check garden website for seasonal opening times. (2026)

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T:01343 612317 E:info@gordoncastlescotland.com

W:www.gordoncastle.co.uk

At almost eight acres in size, Gordon Castle has one of the oldest and largest walled gardens in Britain. Lovingly restored to its former glory with a modern design by award-winning designer Arne Maynard, this beautiful garden is overflowing with vegetables, fruit, herbs, and cut flowers. The on-site cafe has a ‘Plant, Pick, Plate’ ethos using wonderful fresh produce grown in the garden. There is a children's natural play area and shop.

Designed Landscape: http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/GDL00198

Directions: The main entrance is at the western end of the village of Fochabers, just off the A96, nine miles east of Elgin and 12 miles west of Keith.

Admission: details can be found on the garden's website

Charities: Donation to SGS Beneficiaries

Abriachan Garden Nursery

Loch Ness Side IV3 8LA
Mr and Mrs Davidson

1 February - 30 November, 9am - 7pm (2026)

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T:01463 861232 E:info@lochnessgarden.com

W:www.lochnessgarden.com

This is an outstanding garden with over four acres of exciting plantings with winding paths through native woodlands. Seasonal highlights include snowdrops, hellebores, primulas, meconopsis, hardy geraniums and colour-themed summer beds. Views over Loch Ness.

Directions: On the A82 Inverness/Drumnadrochit road, about nine miles south of Inverness.

Admission: £4.00, children free

Charities: Highland Hospice 60%

Abbotsford

Melrose TD6 9BQ
The Abbotsford Trust

1 March - 31 March 10am - 4pm, 1 April - 31 October 10am - 5pm & 1 November - 31 December 10am - 4pm (2026)

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T:01896 752043 E:enquiries@scottsabbotsford.co.uk

W:www.scottsabbotsford.com

The garden was designed by Sir Walter Scott with advice from artists, architects and friends. It is a rare surviving example of a Regency garden layout and completely different from the English landscape garden style of Capability Brown. Scott’s garden aims to provide a harmonious transition between the luxury and comfort of the interiors of the house with wonders of nature in the wider estate through a series of secluded, richly detailed and sheltered ‘rooms’. In its day it would have showcased the latest plants discovered from around the globe, both in its borders and ‘stove houses’. Regular tours are held exploring Scott’s vision for the garden and the hidden meanings of its design. Check the Abbotsford website for details.

Directions: Off the A6091 near Melrose. Buses X62 and 72 from Edinburgh and Peebles. Train from Waverley to Tweedbank. Minibus or one-mile walk from train station.

Admission: details can be found on the garden's website

Charities: Donation to SGS Beneficiaries

Glenarn

Glenarn Road, Rhu, Helensburgh G84 8LL
Michael and Sue Thornley

21 March - 21 September, dawn - dusk (2026)

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T:01436 820493 E:masthome@btinternet.com

W:www.glenarn.com

43 years ago, we first saw Glenarn, when the magnolias were in bloom, and started to restore the 12 acre garden. 99 years ago, the Gibson family arrived and created the West Coast garden that we see today. 175 years ago, Andrew MacGeorge, the first owner, laid out the paths and planted the canopy of trees under which we still walk. It is these layers of history and plantings on a favoured site that give Glenarn its special character. It explains why Glenarn is more than a Spring garden, famous for its collection of rare rhododendrons; why it has such a diverse collection of plants and champion trees (notably Plagianthus regius) that give season-long interest and colour. 87 years ago, Glenarn opened under Scotland's Garden Scheme. We continue to welcome visitors, and volunteers.

Designed Landscape: http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/GDL00193

Directions: On the A814, two miles north of Helensburgh, up Pier Road. Cars to be left at the gate unless passengers have limited mobility.

Admission: £6.00, children free

Charities: Rhu & Shandon Community Centre 60%

Crinan Hotel Garden

Crinan PA31 8SR
Mrs N Ryan

29 March - 31 October, dawn - dusk (2026)

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T:01546 830261 E:macdonaldart.crinan@gmail.com

W:www.crinanhotel.com

A small, mature garden behind the Crinan Hotel which has been open with SGS for over 30 years. It is 100 years old and was originally the walled vegetable garden for the Hotel. In 1980 it was cleared and reinstated with azaleas, rhododendrons and herbaceous beds. Approached from a patio under ancient griselinia boughs, the garden catches the afternoon sun and is a peaceful escape!

Also enjoy the gallery on the rooftop of the hotel and a wonderful scone by baker Paul in the coffee shop by the canal basin.

Directions: Take the A83 to Lochgilphead, then the A816 to Oban, then the A841 Cairnbaan to Crinan. Daily bus.

Admission: by donation

Charities: Alzheimer Scotland 30% & Guide Dogs 30%

Ardchattan Priory

North Connel PA37 1RQ
Mrs Sarah Troughton

1 April - 31 October, 9:30am - 5:30pm (2026)

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E:admin@ardchattan.co.uk

W:www.ardchattan.co.uk

Overlooking Loch Etive, Ardchattan Priory Garden has a mature rockery and extensive herbaceous and rose borders to the front of the house. On either side of the drive, shrub borders, numerous roses and ornamental trees, together with bulbs, give colour throughout the season. The Priory, founded in 1230, is now a private house. The ruins of the chapel and graveyard are in the care of Historic Environment Scotland and open with the garden.

Designed Landscape: http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/GDL00019

Directions: Oban 10 miles. From north, turn left off the A828 at Barcaldine onto the B845 for six miles. From east or from Oban on the A85, cross Connel Bridge and turn first right, proceed east on Bonawe Road.

Admission: £6.00, children free

Charities: Donation to SGS Beneficiaries

Attadale

Strathcarron IV54 8YX
Joanna Macpherson

1 April - 31 October, 10am - 5pm (2026)

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T:01520 722217 E:info@attadalegardens.com

W:www.attadalegardens.com

The Gulf Stream, surrounding hills and rocky cliffs create a microclimate for 20 acres of outstanding water gardens, old rhododendrons, unusual trees and a fern collection in a geodesic dome. There is also a sunken fern garden developed on the site of an early 19th-century drain, a waterfall into a pool with dwarf rhododendrons, sunken garden, peace garden and kitchen garden. Other features include a conservatory, Japanese garden, sculpture collection and giant sundial.

Directions: On the A890 between Strathcarron and South Strome.

Admission: £12.50, children free

Charities: Highland Hospice 60%

Blair Castle Gardens

Blair Atholl PH18 5TL
Blair Charitable Trust

1 April - 30 October, 10am - 5pm (2026)

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T:01796 481207 E:bookings@blair-castle.co.uk

W:www.blair-castle.co.uk

Blair Castle stands as the focal point in a designed landscape of some 2,500 acres within a Highland estate. Hercules Garden is a walled enclosure of about nine acres recently restored to its original 18th-century design with landscaped ponds, a Chinese bridge, contemporary plantings, and an orchard of more than 100 fruit trees. The glory of this garden in summer is the herbaceous border, which runs along the 275 yard south-facing wall. A delightful sculpture trail incorporates contemporary and 18th-century sculpture as well as eight new works, letter-carving on stone from the Memorial and Commemorative Arts charity’s 'Art and Memory Collection'. Diana’s Grove is a magnificent stand of tall trees including grand fir, Douglas fir, larch and wellingtonia running along the Banvie Burn, with the 12th-century ruins of St Bride’s Church on the far bank.

Designed Landscape: http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/GDL00059

Directions: Off A9, follow signs to Blair Castle, Blair Atholl.

Admission: details can be found on the garden's website

Charities: Donation to SGS Beneficiaries

Dunvegan Castle and Gardens

Isle of Skye IV55 8WF
Hugh MacLeod of Macleod

1 April - 15 October, 10am - 5:30pm (2026)

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T:01470 521206 E:info@dunvegancastle.com

W:www.dunvegancastle.com

Any visit to the Isle of Skye is incomplete without enjoying the wealth of history and horticultural delights at award-winning 5* Dunvegan Castle and Gardens, now an RHS partner garden. The five acres of formal gardens began life in the 18th century. In stark contrast to the barren moorland and mountains which dominate Skye's landscape, the Castle's Water Garden, Round Garden, Walled Garden and woodland walks provide an oasis for an eclectic mix of flowers, exotic plants, shrubs and specimen trees, framed by shimmering pools fed from waterfalls. After visiting the Water Garden with its ornate bridges and islands replete with colourful plants along the riverbanks, wander through the elegant formal Round Garden. The Walled Garden, formerly the Castle's vegetable garden, now has a diverse range of plants and flowers completing the attractive features, including a water lily pond, garden museum, 17th century lectern sundial, glass house and the 'Dunvegan Pebble', a rotating 2.7 ton Carrara marble sculpture. The informal areas of the garden are kept wild to encourage wildlife, creating a more natural aesthetic framed by the coastal scenery. The present Chief, Hugh MacLeod, and his dedicated team of gardeners, continue to build on this unique legacy for future generations to enjoy.

Directions: One mile from Dunvegan village, 23 miles west of Portree. Follow the signs for Dunvegan Castle.

Admission: details can be found on the garden's website

Charities: Donation to SGS Beneficiaries

Pitmuies Gardens

House of Pitmuies, Guthrie, by Forfar DD8 2SN
Jeanette and Ruaraidh Ogilvie

1 April - 30 September, 10am - 5pm (2026)

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T:01241 828245 E:ogilvie@pitmuies.com

W:www.pitmuies.com

Two renowned, semi-formal walled gardens adjoin an 18th-century house and steading, sheltering long borders of herbaceous perennials, superb old-fashioned delphiniums and roses, together with pavings rich with violas and dianthus. An extensive and diverse collection of plants, interesting kitchen garden, spacious lawns, and river, lochside and woodland walks beneath fine trees. A wide variety of shrubs with good autumn colour and a picturesque turreted doocot and a ‘Gothick’ wash house. Myriad spring bulbs include carpets of crocus following massed snowdrops and daffodils.

Designed Landscape: http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/GDL00215

Directions: From Forfar take A932 east for 7 miles; gardens signposted on the right. From Brechin take A933 south to Friockheim and turn right onto A932; gardens signposted on the left after 1½ miles.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Donation to SGS Beneficiaries

Tinnisburn Plants

Upper Millsteads, Canonbie DG14 0RY
Helen Knowles

Open regularly 1 April - 30 August (Friday, Saturday & Sunday), 10am - 4pm. Admission £5.00, children free. (2026)

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T:07544 373815 E:helen@tinnisburn.co.uk

W:tinnisburn.co.uk

Developed over the last 39 years, this one-acre, plantswoman's garden is home to an eclectic mix of truly hardy perennials, trees and shrubs. Planted for year-round colour and interest and to provide habitats for wildlife, there is something new to see each month. There is a woodland garden, rockery, bog garden, herbaceous borders and much more. Meconopsis grow well here and more are being planted out every year. In addition to the garden, there is a small orchard, wildlife ponds and mown paths through the wildflower meadows and, if you're lucky, you may spot red squirrels.
National Plant Collection: Scilla (Chionodoxa) and Meconopsis (George Sherriff Group & related M.gakyidinia)

Directions: Take the B6357 north from Canonbie. At Harelaw turn left onto the B6318 and after one mile turn right onto our track. It is 1.5 miles long and is untarmacked but suitable for all vehicles. Just drive slowly and carefully.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Fauna & Flora International 30% & Eden Valley Hospice 30%

Glassmount House

by Kirkcaldy KY2 5UT
Peter, James and Irene Thomson

1 April - 30 September, 2pm - 5pm (2026)

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T:07834 555728 E:mcmoonter@yahoo.co.uk

Densely planted walled garden with surrounding woodland. An A-listed sundial, Mackenzie & Moncur greenhouse and historical doocot are complemented by a number of newer structures. Daffodils are followed by a mass of candelabra and cowslip primula, meconopsis and Cardiocrinum giganteum. Hedges and topiary form backdrops for an abundance of bulbs, clematis, rambling roses and perennials, creating interest through the summer into September. The garden is now extending beyond the walls, with new areas of naturalistic planting blending the boundary between the surrounding fields and the woodland.

Directions: From Kirkcaldy, head west on the B9157. Turn left immediately after the railway bridge on the edge of town. Follow the single track road for one-and-a-half miles and cross the crossroads. Glassmount House is the first turning on your right.

Admission: £6.00, children free

Charities: Parkinsons UK 60%

Craigieburn House

by Moffat DG10 9LF
Janet and Peter McGowan

5 April - 31 October, 10:30am - 6pm (2026)

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T:07557 928648 E:bideshi2024@outlook.com

A beautiful and varied six-acre, plant-lovers' garden in a natural location in scenic Moffat Dale. Meconopsis, trilliums, rhododendrons, magnolias, arisaemas, bamboos, hoherias and many more types of plants flourish in the shelter of mature woodland. A Himalayan glen has been recreated with plants from the region where the Craigie Burn tumbles down a gorge with a series of waterfalls. Downstream is a fern garden with over 70 varieties. Candelabra primulas, rodgersias, cardiocrinum, orchids and other rare plants thrive in the bog garden and woodland glades. Double herbaceous borders come into their own later in the summer and keep the display going throughout the season. Other garden areas include a rose garden, formal pond and autumn garden. A nursery sells hardy plants propagated on site, many of them rare or unusual. The garden has been created over the past 30 years by Janet and Peter, with Dawa Sherpa, building on its old setting, and continues to evolve. Its links to Robert Burns – including his song 'Craigieburn Wood' – provide another layer of history.

Directions: Three miles from the A74(M) (junction 15), two miles east of Moffat on the A708 Selkirk Road. Coming from Moffat, there are traffic lights straight ahead at the end of the bend. You can't miss the lodge and prayer flags.

Admission: by donation

Charities: Donation to SGS Beneficiaries

Ardvorlich

Lochearnhead FK19 8QE
Mr and Mrs Sandy Stewart

18 April - 31 May, 9am - dusk (2026)

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T:01567 830335

Beautiful hill garden featuring over 170 different species of rhododendrons and many hybrids, grown in a glorious setting of oaks and birches on either side of the Ardvorlich Burn. The paths are quite steep and rough in places and boots are advisable, especially when wet.

Directions: On South Loch Earn Road three miles from Lochearnhead, five miles from St Fillans.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: The Ghurka Welfare Trust 60%

Bughtrig

near Leitholm, Coldstream TD12 4JP
Mr and Mrs William Ramsay

1 May - 30 September, 9am - 4:30pm (2026)

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E:ramsay@bughtrig.co.uk

A traditional, hedged, Scottish family garden with an interesting combination of sculpture, herbaceous plants, shrubs, annuals and fruit. It is surrounded by fine specimen trees, which provide remarkable shelter. In the grounds of Bughtrig Gardens is the recently opened Admiral Ramsay Museum, which has been created in memory of all who served at D-Day, Dunkirk and during World War II.

Directions: ¼ mile east of Leitholm on the B6461.

Admission: £6.00, children free

Charities: Donation to SGS Beneficiaries

Ascog Hall Garden and Fernery

Ascog, Isle of Bute PA20 9EU
Josceline and Jane Wheatley

1 May - 31 July, 10am - 5pm (2026)

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T:01700 503461 (house) 07824 393 009 (Josceline) E:janejoswheatley@gmail.com

The unique feature of this three-acre garden is its Victorian Fernery with its elaborate glazed roof, springs and ponds providing a haven for many exotic fern species, including Britain's oldest, a 1000-year-old King Fern. Surrounding the Fernery are newly-planted garden rooms featuring Australasian, Asian and South American species set within its original landscaping. While in many ways a young garden set in mature surroundings, with renovation works still underway, the well-labelled, exotic plantings carry on the curiosity of its founders in the tremendous diversity of plants.

Directions: Three miles south of Rothesay on the A844. Close to the picturesque Ascog Bay. There is a bus every half hour Rothesay - Kilchattan.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Donation to SGS Beneficiaries

Leathad Ard

Upper Carloway, Isle of Lewis HS2 9AQ
Rowena and Stuart Oakley

1 May - 30 September (not Sunday), 10am - 6pm (2026)

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T:01851 643204 E:leathad.ard@gmail.com

W:www.leathadard.org.uk

A one-acre sloping garden with stunning views over East Loch Roag. It has evolved along with the shelter hedges that divide the garden into a number of areas giving a new view at every corner. With shelter and raised beds, the different conditions created permit a wide variety of plants to be grown. Features include herbaceous borders, cutting borders, bog gardens, grass garden, exposed beds, patios, a pond and vegetables and fruit grown both in the open ground and the Keder greenhouse. Some of the vegetables are grown to show standards.

Directions: On the A858 Shawbost-Carloway take the first right after the Carloway football pitch, and it is the first house on the right. By bus take the Westside circular bus, exit Stornoway and head for Carloway football pitch.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: British Red Cross 60%

Glenkyllachy

Tomatin IV13 7YA
Mr and Mrs Philip Mackenzie

1 May - 31 October (Monday & Tuesday), 10am - 5pm (2026)

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E:emmaglenkyllachy@gmail.com

In a magnificent Highland glen, 1200 feet above sea level, Glenkyllachy is a beautiful garden of shrubs, herbaceous plants, rhododendrons, trees, and spectacular views down the Findhorn River. There are some rare specimen trees in the recently planted arboretum. Rhododendrons and bulbs flower in May/June, herbaceous plants bloom through July/August with glorious autumn colours in September and October. There is a very productive vegetable garden, polytunnel, fruit cage and greenhouse as well as original sculptures and a Highgrove-inspired wall which provide year round interest. Featured on TV Beechgrove, articles in The English Garden Magazine, Scottish Field, and most recently in Garden News (August 2025). The garden is constantly evolving with new areas being developed and planting schemes changed.

Directions: Turn off the A9 at Tomatin and take the Coignafearn/Garbole single-track road down the north-side of the River Findhorn, there is a cattle grid and gate on the right 500 yards AFTER the humpback bridge and the sign to Farr.

Admission: £8.00, children free

Charities: Marie Curie 60%

Dunninald Castle

Montrose DD10 9TD
The Stansfeld family

1 May - 31 August (Monday, Tuesday & Sunday), 1pm - 5pm (2026)

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T:01674 672031 E:estateoffice@dunninald.com

W:www.dunninald.com

We welcome visitors to explore 100 acres of woods, wild garden, policies and a walled garden. From January to May, the main interest is the wild garden and policies where snowdrops in January are followed by daffodils and finally bluebells in May. In June, the emphasis turns to the walled garden, rich in interest and colour throughout summer. Situated at the bottom of the beech avenue, the walled garden is planted with rose borders, traditional mixed borders, vegetables, herbs, soft fruits and fruit trees and there is a greenhouse.

Designed Landscape: http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/GDL00159

Directions: 3 miles south of Montrose, 10 miles north of Arbroath, signposted from the A92.

Admission: £6.00, children free

Charities: Donation to SGS Beneficiaries

Newliston

Kirkliston EH29 9EB
Mr and Mrs R C Maclachlan

6 May - 7 June (not Monday & Tuesday), 2pm - 5pm (2026)

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T:0131 333 3231 E:newliston@gmail.com

A well preserved 18th-century parkland/designed landscape rather than a garden as such. Full of mature rhododendrons and azaleas, fine vistas and allées of trees. The walk around the woods and lake is a carpet of wild garlic and bluebells in the spring. The wood to the east of the house is in the pattern of the Union Jack, best appreciated by standing in the centre where all the radiating paths meet. The house, designed by Robert Adam, is also open.

Designed Landscape: http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/GDL00298

Directions: Four miles south of the Forth Road Bridge, entrance off the B800.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: CHAS 60%

Balmeanach House

Balmeanach, nr Struan, Isle of Skye IV56 8FH
Mrs Arlene Macphie

1 June - 12 August & 15 August - 30 September, 2pm - 5pm (2026)

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T:01470 572320 E:info@skye-holiday.com

W:www.skye-holiday.com

Very much a plantsman's garden, begun in the early 1990s after a third-of-an-acre of croft land was fenced. A shelter belt now permits a plethora of diverse plants in exuberant herbaceous borders, which give nectar and pollen to keep the buzzing and fluttering going until autumn, plus rockeries and raised beds. Native trees rub shoulders with more exotic ornamental varieties, providing a canopy for shade-loving plants and nesting sites for the many birds who make the garden their home. A small pond in a sunken garden; a larger pond divided in two by a path over a culvert and a bog garden, give scope for marginal and moisture-loving plants. Meandering pathways lead through a small bluebell wood, an arbour garden, shrubbery and small birch wood, full of azaleas and rhododendrons. Plenty of seating throughout provides an invitation to sit, relax and enjoy the garden and stunning scenery beyond.

Directions: A87 to Sligachan, turn left and Balmeanach is five miles north of Struan and five miles south of Dunvegan.

Admission: £4.00, children free

Charities: Scottish SPCA 30% & Redwings 30%

Glenapp Castle

Ballantrae, Girvan KA26 0NZ
Mr Paul Szkiler

By arrangement (2026)

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T:01465 831212 E:info@glenappcastle.com

W:www.glenappcastle.com

The 36-acre grounds at Glenapp Castle are secluded and private. Many rare and unusual plants and shrubs can be found, including magnificent specimen rhododendrons. Paths meander round the azalea pond, through established woodland leading to the wonderful walled garden with a 150-foot Victorian glasshouse. Fresh herbs and fruit from the garden are used every day in the castle kitchen. Much of the gardens were designed by Gertrude Jekyll (1843-1932), the world-famous garden designer, applying the principles of the Arts and Crafts Movement, who worked in collaboration with Edwin Lutyens. A new walk has been created opening up the Glen, where Glenapp’s Champion Trees will be found.
Champion Trees: Abies cilicica, Cercidiphyllum japonicum and Picea likiangensis

Designed Landscape: http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/GDL00192

Directions: From the north take the A77 south. Pass through Ballantrae, crossing the River Stinchar as you leave. Take the first turning on the right, 100 yards beyond the river (not signposted). From the south take the A77 north, turn left 100 yards before the bridge over Stinchar at Ballantrae. The castle gates are one mile along this road.

Admission: by donation

Charities: Donation to SGS Beneficiaries

Barholm Castle

Gatehouse of Fleet DG7 2EZ
Drs John and Janet Brennan

By arrangement (2026)

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T:01557 840327 E:barholmcastle@gmail.com

Barholm Castle, a 16th-century tower, was restored from a ruin in 2005. The gardens surrounding the tower have been mostly developed from scratch and are now mature. There is a recently-extended walled garden, with a gate designed by the artist blacksmith Adam Booth; a courtyard garden; a wooded ravine with huge hybrid rhododendrons from Benmore; a pond and a large fernery with over 100 varieties of fern, including very large tree ferns; a large Victorian-style greenhouse filled with succulents and tender perennials; and a large open garden with island beds of shrubs and perennials and a pond. Directly around the castle are rockeries and shrub borders. Views over Wigtown Bay are magnificent. The garden is planted for year-round colour, from February, when the castle ravine is a river of snowdrops, to October, when autumn colour is splendid.

Directions: Off the A75 at the Cairn Holy turn off, fork right three times and drive up a steep narrow road for half-a-mile.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Home-Start Wigtownshire 60%

Ruthven House

near Coldstream TD12 4JU
Keith and Karen Fountain

By arrangement between 1 January - 11 September (2026)

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T:01890 840680 E:ruthvenhouse@btconnect.com

The three acres of Ruthven’s garden have lovely views towards the Cheviots. The garden’s central feature is two ponds joined by a winding stream. The garden is composed of various differing areas - herbaceous borders, woodland areas, a gravel garden, a knot garden, rockeries, an orchard laid to meadow, a kitchen garden, a highland garden, a nuttery, a small lavender field, a shade bed to the back of the house and, adjacent to the house, a formal rose garden. A small fold of Highland cattle in the adjacent field complete the scene.

Directions: Four miles north of Coldstream, and one mile south of Swinton Mill, on the old Duns road.

Admission: £6.00, children free

Charities: Scottish Action for Mental Health 60%

Stockarton

Kirkcudbright DG6 4XS
Lt Col and Mrs Richard Cliff

By arrangement (2026)

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T:01557 330430

This garden was started in 1995 by Carola Cliff, a keen and knowledgeable plantswoman, and contains a collection of unusual shrubs and small trees, which are growing well. Her aim has been to create different informal gardens around a Galloway farm house, leading down to a lochan. Above the lochan there is a sweet cottage, used for holiday retreats, with its own interesting garden. In 1996 a three-acre arboretum was planted as a shelter belt and it now contains some rare oak trees.

Directions: On the B727 Kirkcudbright to Gelston Road. Kirkcudbright three miles, Castle Douglas seven miles.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Loch Arthur 60%

Kilchoan Gardens

Kilmelford PA34 4XD
Kilchoan Estate/ Zsolt Fodor (Head Gardener)

By arrangement (2026)

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T:07588 404238 E:Zsolt@kilchoanestate.co.uk

An eclectic private garden, open on specific dates and year-round by appointment.

Kilchoan Gardens consist of a mix of ornamental beds with less formal areas for regenerative gardening. The main areas include an old walled garden renovated with a glasshouse for tender species, and traditional vegetable production; a Himalayan garden with many species of Asiatic origin; an arboretum with plants of high conservation value, including trees through the International Conifer Conservation Programme, and new woodland areas designed for flora and fauna. The more formal gardens consist of herbaceous borders, topiary and various artwork dotted around the paths and planting areas.

The chapel will be open. Teas available on SGS specific dates.

Directions: 4.5 miles along the road from the A816 turn-off south of Kilmelford signed Degnish. Turn left after 1.5 miles at the bridge and Melfort Holiday Village. Follow this for 3 miles and look out for signage.

Admission: £7.00, children free

Charities: The Kilchoan Melfort Trust 30% & Breast Cancer Now 30%

Harthill

Reediehill Farm, Auchtermuchty KY14 7HS
Nichola and John Fletcher

By arrangement between 5 January - 31 October (2026)

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T:01337 828369 E:info@nicholafletcher.com

W:www.nicholafletcher.com

Harthill enjoys a tranquil setting in the hills just above Auchtermuchty with beautiful views and, if you are lucky, sightings of the stunning herd of white deer who also live there. The garden, of approximately one acre, offers a large varied flower garden with vegetable, fruit and nursery areas; two separate wild gardens planted with specimen trees, a lochan and a small woodland. In late May to early June our meconopsis and primula beds, with woodland plants, are at their best. Summer offers herbaceous interest including a pergola dripping with roses and a large mound with grasses, thalictrum and many large plants. Autumn colours are in the trees and shrubs, with grasses and cyclamen through to early winter.

Directions: Find 'Reediehill Deer Farm' on Google maps. Go 50 metres up the concrete drive then turn left at Harthill sign. Continue over the cattle grid up the drive to reach Harthilll house. Directions can be emailed. Find using what3words/meaty.look.storage

Admission: by donation

Charities: TST: The Tim Stead Trust 60%

Pond Cottage Garden

The Pond, Milnathort KY13 0SD
Fay Young and Ray Perman

By arrangement between 1 February - 15 December (2026)

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T:07767 407396 E:fay@fayyoung.org

W:fayyoung.org/category/pond-cottage/

Wild woodland and wetland plantings adapting to climate change as we learn from resilient plants and wildlife. Flowers, fruits, seeds and nuts support birds, bats, bees, butterflies, moths, red squirrels and tiny unknowns. Woodland paths wind through snowdrops, daffodils, bluebells, foxgloves and ferns. Mature beeches and oaks mark boundaries of a former Victorian estate. Mosses soften log piles, stone shapes and a developing stumpery. Since the mid-1990s we have rebuilt and retrofitted the old farm cottage with external insulation and renewable energy. Now, working on new Himalayan planting beside native Scottish flowers overlooking the streams.

Directions: From Milnathort village. At the mini roundabout in the centre of the village take the north exit (signed for Path of Condie) up Wester Loan, then North Street. At the top of the hill, past the church on your left, you will cross the motorway again. Carry straight on for ½ mile, the gate to Pond Cottage is on the right after a field opening.

Admission: £5.50, children free

Charities: CHAS 60%

Kirkton Manor House

Peebles EH45 9JH
Mrs Rosemary Thorburn

By arrangement between 11 February - 15 July (2026)

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T:01721 740220 E:rpthorburn@icloud.com

Kirkton Manor House has a delightful, three-acre, informal country garden set in the beautiful Manor Valley. It enjoys spectacular open views and calling curlews from its riverside position. Bluebells flank the impressive entrance leading to a new shrub border. Stone steps continue through to terraced slopes filled with bulbs, roses and hellebores providing height, interest and fragrance. Grass paths meander along the burn where snowdrops, blue and white camassia, meconopsis, and ligularia thrive in this sunny meadow environment. Later, in June, sisyrinchiums, irises, orchids and many flowering shrubs and roses are abundant. The natural woodland includes many interesting trees.

Directions: Turn off the A72 west of Neidpath Castle, signposted to Kirkton Manor. After crossing the River Tweed, enter a garden gate which is a mile downhill, opposite a Beware Horses sign.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: All proceeds to SGS Beneficiaries

Luckie Harg's

Anwoth, Gatehouse of Fleet, Castle Douglas DG7 2EF
Drs Carole and Ian Bainbridge

By arrangement between 1 March - 30 September (2026)

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T:01557 814141 E:luckiehargs@btinternet.com

A developing garden on the outskirts of Gatehouse of Fleet. A rock and spring herbaceous garden of around an acre, with a wide range of alpines, Himalayan and New Zealand plants, woodland plants and shrubs and small trees. There is a rock garden, several modern crevice gardens, troughs, a large alpine house and bulb frame. There are also boulder, scree and stumpery beds, a pond and a woodland area. Special plants include trilliums, roscoeas and cardiocrinum. Small productive vegetable and fruit garden, plus a bluebell bank in May.

Directions: From Gatehouse High Street, turn north onto Station Road, immediately west at the Fleet Bridge by The Ship Inn. After almost one mile turn left signed to Anwoth Old Church. Luckie Harg’s is the first on the right after 400 yards. The nearest bus stop is on Gatehouse High Street, walk about 15 minutes to Luckie Harg’s.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Scottish Rock Garden Club 60%

3 Millhall

Shore Road, Kirkcudbright DG6 4TQ
Mr Alan Shamash

By arrangement between 1 March - 31 October (2026)

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E:ashamash3@aol.com

Impressive five-acre garden with a large collection of mature shrubs, including over 200 rhododendron species, many camellias, magnolias including campbellii, embothriums, leptospermums, olearias, myrtles, telopeas, perennials, over 200 hydrangeas and many other rare Southern Hemisphere plants. The garden has several interesting paths and is on a hillside running along the rocky shore of the Dee Estuary in Kirkcudbright Bay.

Directions: On the B727 between Kirkcudbright and Borgue on the west shore of the Dee Estuary. Parking at Dhoon Beach public car park, about three miles south of Kirkcudbright. There is a five-minute walk to the house. Please note there will be no vehicular access to 3 Millhall and all visitors should park at Dhoon Beach and walk up to the property.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Alzheimer's Research UK 60%

Knock Newhouse

Lochgair PA31 8RZ
Mrs Hew Service

By arrangement between 1 March - 30 September, 11am - 4pm. Please pre-book group visits and teas. (2026)

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T:01546 886628 E:corranmorhouse@aol.com

Like all good gardens, it has evolved over time. The garden is centred on a 250-foot lochan, a small waterfall and lily pond. The first trees and rhododendrons were planted in the 1960s, with major additions in the 1990s. A variety of cut leaf and flowering trees were added after the storms of 2011/12. As a result, the garden now has a wide range of specimen trees, camellia, hoheria, eucryphia, stewartia to name a few in addition to the azaleas and rhododendrons. January flowering is followed by spring flowers and bluebells and then into the autumn by spectacular colours. I am delighted to welcome visitors at any time.

Directions: On the A83. The house is not visible from the road. From Lochgilphead, a ½ mile south of Lochgair Hotel and on the left-hand side of the road, and from Inveraray on the right-hand side of the road a ½ mile after the Lochgair Hotel; the drive opening is marked and enters the woods. Bus Route - Inveraray to Lochgilphead

Admission: £6.00, children free

Charities: The Lochgair Association (SCIO) 30% & Cancer Research UK 30%

Kilbryde Castle

Dunblane FK15 9NF
Sir James and Lady Campbell

By arrangement between 16 March - 30 September (2026)

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T:01786 824897 E:carolaandjames@googlemail.com

W:www.kilbrydecastle.com

Kilbryde Castle gardens cover some 12 acres and are situated above the Ardoch Burn and below the castle. The gardens are split into three parts: informal, woodland and wild. Natural planting (azaleas, rhododendrons, camellias and magnolias) are found in the woodland garden. There are glorious snowdrops, spring bulbs, and autumn colour provided by clematis and acers. Within the wildflower meadow the meconopsis are happily spreading.

Directions: Three miles from Dunblane and Doune, off the A820 between Dunblane and Doune. On Scotland’s Gardens Scheme open days the garden is signposted from the A820.

Admission: £6.00, children free

Charities: Leighton Library Trust 60%

The Carriage House

Blair Estate, Dalry KA24 4ER
Mr and Mrs Luke Borwick

By arrangement between 28 March - 25 October (2026)

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T:07831 301294 E:lina@blairtrust.co.uk

Set within the historic Blair estate dating back to the 1500s, at the Carriage House the Borwicks have planted a beautiful arboretum. Built on the vision of generations of Blairs of creating a sanctuary of rare species trees, over the past four years a collection of over 160 trees and shrubs has transformed a 10-acre field into a peaceful refuge with year-round variety and colour. Mown pathways offer different vistas and points of interest including mermaids rescuing a girl, carved by a local artist from a Portuguese Laurel stump. View the 24-year old Wellingtonia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) grown from Blair seed, an avenue of eight different lime trees which earned a Queen's Green Canopy Award, a Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Golden Dawn', and other rare trees. From a bench created from our own wood, enjoy the arboretum’s energy – a special experience. New since 2024 is a beautiful Cumbrian green slate commemorative stone, with superb engraving by the Cordozo Kindersley Workshop: it frames Blair Castle perfectly and honours the three related families who have nurtured this special place since 1105. The Blair crest heads the inscription with the motto “Amo Probos”, and the Royal Scots Greys badge “second to none” recognises the generations of family members serving our country in Scotland’s only cavalry regiment. Wander the Carriage House garden, created from a field since 2002 and planted with many varieties of roses and mature shrubs.

Directions: A737 from Beith. At the roundabout before Dalry take the first left signposted Stewarton. Then go straight on, signposted Bike Route Irvine. Keep going for approximately two miles and keep the estate wall on the right until you come to South Lodge (white building). Turn right down the drive for Blair Estate - The Carriage House is on the right. Public transport to Dalry. Follow SatNav KA24 4ER and enter Blair Estate through the South Lodge.

Admission: £6.00, children free

Charities: The National Trust for Scotland 60%

Bay Cottage

Findhorn, Forres IV36 3YY
Margaret Kenley

By arrangement between 31 March - 31 July (Tuesday & Saturday) (2026)

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E:margaret_kenley@btinternet.com

Bay Cottage is situated on the edge of Findhorn Bay with extensive sea views. The garden, almost one acre, has been developed over six years. The aim is to provide self-sufficiency in growing fruit and vegetables whilst encouraging wildlife. The area around the house has a bog garden, vegetable plots, fruit trees, lawns and flower beds. A second area has a fruit cage and wildflower area sown with seeds 'suitable for a coastal garden'. The third area is woodland and has recently been sown with wildflower seeds. The polytunnel frame has been covered with netting to provide a second fruit cage. There is a small pond. The seven-sided gazebo has recently been fitted with seating and storage made by a local craftsman. Daffodils are in bloom March/April.

Directions: Bay Cottage is on the B9011 from Kinloss to Findhorn and is the first house on the left past the Findhorn sign. There is limited parking at the house. More parking is available at the ‘bird hide’ car park 400m before the house.

Admission: £7.00, children free

Charities: Forres, Nairn and District RDA 60%

Corsock House

Corsock, Castle Douglas DG7 3DJ
The Ingall family

By arrangement between 1 April - 31 May (2026)

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T:01644 440250 E:corsockhouse@gmail.com

Corsock House garden, renowned for its substantial collection of rhododendrons, includes an amazing variety of designed landscape, from a strictly formal walled garden, through richly planted woodlands full of different vistas, artfully designed water features and surprises to extensive lawns showing off the Bryce baronial mansion. This is an Arcadian garden with pools and temples, described by Ken Cox as ‘perhaps my favourite of Scotland’s many woodland gardens’.

Directions: Off the A75, Dumfries is 14 miles, Castle Douglas is 10 miles, Corsock Village is half-mile on the A712.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Corsock & Kirkpatrick Durham Church Of Scotland 60%

46 South Street

St Andrews KY16 9JT
Mrs June Baxter

By arrangement between 1 April - 31 July (2026)

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T:01334 474995 E:ejbaxter986@gmail.com

Renowned town garden in medieval long rig, with orchard underplanted with wildflowers and bulbs, and many unusual flowering shrubs. Roses and other climbers clothe the surrounding high walls. Shrub roses planted in a delightful central parterre fill the air with scent. An historic and unique feature in St Andrews, but also a wonderfully planted space where different styles of planting complement the range of plants used. Historic doocot.

Directions: Access and parking information on request.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Friends of Craigtoun 60%

Sonas

Hazelmere Road, Kilmacolm PA13 4JW
Sheila and John Hamilton

By arrangement between 1 April - 30 September (2026)

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E:SheilaSonas@outlook.com

Sonas is a new build within the garden of Netherknockbuckle, one of the 6 James Salmon’s houses in Kilmacolm. Sonas benefits from many mature trees including an 80 year old great white cherry. It also has the original pond, refurbished to prevent leakage. This is now linked to a new smaller pond at the top of the garden by a stream flanked by black and yellow irises and candelabra primula. The beds are planted with peonies and Japanese anemones to emphasise the Japanese theme. In the back garden there is a large greenhouse with a very prolific grape vine, together with raised vegetable beds and some fruit trees. There is also a short woodland walk along the old mill burn which is lined with daffodils and bluebells.

Directions: Hazelmere Road is a private road on the westerly edge of Kilmacolm, off Florence Drive. Limited parking at the house or on-street parking on Florence Dr and then a short walk, turn right at the T junction, Sonas is the 3rd house on the right.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Maggie's 60%

Redcroft

23 Murrayfield Road, Edinburgh EH12 6EP
James and Anna Buxton

By arrangement between 1 April - 31 May (2026)

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T:07989 977701 E:annabuxtonb@aol.com

When Anna and James Buxton moved into Redcroft in 1986 they acquired a garden which had always been very well cared for. Since then the range of plants has been widened and it now has the feel of a very mature garden. The garden surrounds the Arts and Crafts house and has itself something of an Arts and Crafts style. Carefully trimmed shrubs have become sculptures, the pond is now covered in water lilies and some of the lawn has become long grass with paths. It is a hidden haven off a busy road. May should be very colourful with rhododendrons and other flowering shrubs and wall plants, and a good display of tender plants in the old greenhouse. The orchard will be covered in daffodils and there will be tulips in pots and other spring bulbs. Children and buggies are welcome, and older children will enjoy our treehouse.

Directions: Murrayfield Road runs north from Corstorphine Road to Ravelston Dykes. Easy free parking. Buses 12, 26, 31 to Murrayfield Stadium. Bus 38 to Murrayfield Road.

Admission: £6.00, children free

Charities: St Salvadors Scottish Episcopal Church: Edinburgh: Community Food Initiative 60%

15 Fairfield Road

Broughty Ferry, Dundee DD5 1NX
Aileen Scoular

By arrangement between 1 April - 30 September (2026)

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E:aileen.scoular@me.com

This sunny, contemporary garden contains many mature trees and shrubs, plus lots of recently-planted beds and borders. A shady courtyard contains Japanese acers and spring-flowering bulbs, while colourful perennial planting near the house attracts pollinating insects. A new productive area, with raised beds and a greenhouse, is used to grow fruit and veg, plus dahlias and annual cut flowers. The garden is being developed in a sustainable way, where possible – no herbicides or pesticides are used; rainwater is harvested; and the stone used in the landscaping was found in the garden and re-purposed. The garden has a prolific bird and insect population, despite being in an urban location.

Directions: Fairfield Road is easily reached by car, via Dundee Road (A930) or Arbroath Road (A92); by bus - services 73 and 5 both stop on Strathern Road, a two-minute walk away; and by train - Broughty Ferry train station is a 15-20 minute walk. On street parking available.

Admission: £6.00, children free

Charities: Scottish Action for Mental Health 60%

Burnside

Littlemill Road, Drongan KA6 7EN
Sue Simpson and George Watt

By arrangement between 1 April - 30 September (2026)

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T:01292 592445 E:suesimpson33@btinternet.com

This maturing and constantly changing six-and-a-half acre garden began in 2006. There is a wide range of plants from trees to alpines, giving colour and variability all year. Next to the road flows the Drumbowie Burn, parallel to which is a woodland border with snowdrops, erythroniums, hellebores, trilliums, rhododendrons and acers. Near the house are a raised bed and large collection of troughs, with an interesting range of alpines. The garden boasts herbaceous beds, ericaceous garden, screes, three alpine glasshouses with award-winning plants, an extensive streptocarpus collection, polytunnel, pond and arboretum - underplanted with daffodils, camassia, fritillaries and crocus. Also, there is a potting shed which may be of interest. The garden is only 15 minutes from Dumfries House.

Directions: From the A77 Ayr bypass take the A70 Cumnock for 5¼ miles, at Coalhall, turn onto the B730 Drongan (south) for 2½ miles. Burnside entrance is immediately adjacent to a black/white parapeted bridge. Ordnance survey grid ref: NS455162. Alternatively, enter Burnside Drongan into Google maps.

Admission: £6.00, children free

Charities: Alzheimer's Research UK 60%

Pitcurran House

Abernethy PH2 9LH
The Hon Ranald and Mrs Noel-Paton

By arrangement between 1 April - 31 August (2026)

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T:01738 850933 / 07760 420485 E:patricianp@pitcurran.com

This end-of-village garden was created 22 years ago. It includes an interesting combination of trees, rare shrubs and herbaceous plants including azaleas, rhododendrons, tree peonies, trillium and veratrum. Also a rose pergola, eucryphias and a large, west-facing hydrangea border for the later summer. Above the pond there is a good collection of pink and white-barked birch and a young arboretum, from which there are fine views over the Earn and Tay valleys.

Directions: South-east of Perth. From the M90 (exit nine) take the A912 towards Glenfarg, go left at the roundabout onto the A913 to Abernethy. Pitcurran House is at the far eastern end of the village. Buses run through Abernethy from Perth and the surrounding districts.

Admission: £6.00, children free

Charities: Breakthrough T1D 60%

Kirkmuir Cottage

Kilwinning Road, Stewarton KA3 3DZ
Mr and Mrs Brian Macpherson

By arrangement between 1 April - 31 August (2026)

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E:dhmmacp@gmail.com

This garden was created in 1997 from a small field and includes a large pond which was originally a small quarry. It covers approximately one-and-a-half-acres of mature garden and, using hedging and shrubbery, the garden is split into garden 'rooms' including woodland, formal borders, laburnum arch, herbaceous borders, rhododendrons and azaleas. Large lawn area and wildlife pond. The garden also features many interesting and unusual artefacts and sculptures.

Directions: From the M77 take the B778 to Stewarton. At the traffic lights, turn left and continue to the mini-roundabout. Turn right towards the B778 Kilwinning. Continue for 100 yards under the railway bridge, take an immediate left at the war memorial and continue along Kilwinning Road until you reach the countryside. Kirkmuir is the first farm road on the right hand side. The cottage and garden is on the left at the end of the farm road. Please follow these directions not SatNav.

Admission: £6.00, children free

Charities: Capability Scotland 60%

Bonhard House

Perth PH2 7PQ
Stephen and Charlotte Hay

By arrangement between 1 April - 31 October (2026)

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T:07990 574570 E:stephenjohnhay@me.com

Traditional 19th-century garden of five acres approached through an avenue of magnificent oaks. Mature trees, six classified by the National Tree Register as 'remarkable', including a monkey puzzle (1852, one of the first 12 brought to Scotland), sequoias, Douglas fir and a variety of hollies. Reinstated and new herbaceous borders. Rhododendron and azalea beds. Recently-planted spring and summer flowering meadow areas with a variety of fruit and nut trees. Beehive and a productive vegetable garden. A new larch pergola with climbing roses and clematis. Grass paths meander through a pond area with shrubs and mature trees. A pinetum with 25 different varieties. Garden emphasis on wildlife habitat as well as aesthetics. Resident red squirrels. Plentiful and varied birdlife.

Directions: On the A94 about ½ mile beyond Perth and before Scone, turn right signed Murrayshall Country Estate. After about a mile pass an electricity substation on the left, then go round a right bend and Bonhard House drive entrance is straight ahead (on a sharp left bend). From Balbeggie turn left just over a mile short of Scone signposted Bonhard. After about ½ mile take the first right turn. Bonhard House is about 1½ miles down this lane, about a mile beyond Murrayshall Country Estate. The drive entrance is on the left on a sharp right bend.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Freedom from Fistula Foundation 60%

Leathad Ard

Upper Carloway, Isle of Lewis HS2 9AQ
Rowena and Stuart Oakley

By arrangement between 1 April - 30 April (2026)

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T:01851 643204 E:leathad.ard@gmail.com

W:www.leathadard.org.uk

A one-acre sloping garden with stunning views over East Loch Roag. It has evolved along with the shelter hedges that divide the garden into a number of areas giving a new view at every corner. With shelter and raised beds, the different conditions created permit a wide variety of plants to be grown. Features include herbaceous borders, cutting borders, bog gardens, grass garden, exposed beds, patios, a pond and vegetables and fruit grown both in the open ground and the Keder greenhouse. Some of the vegetables are grown to show standards.

Directions: On the A858 Shawbost-Carloway take the first right after the Carloway football pitch, and it is the first house on the right. By bus take the Westside circular bus, exit Stornoway and head for Carloway football pitch.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: British Red Cross 60%

Thirlestane

Kelso TD5 8PD
Catherine Ross and John Wylie

By arrangement between 1 April - 31 May (2026)

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T:01573 420487 E:catherineaross37@gmail.com

Thirlestane is a large informal garden. There is a walled garden with colour-themed borders and an orchard with many old varieties of fruit trees. In front of the house prairie planting is surrounded by high beech hedges. The young nine-acre wood has trees and shrubs selected for autumn colour and for decorative bark and fruit. These include Persian Ironwood, Golden Rain Tree, Scarlet Oak, Monarch Birch, Himalayan Birch, Tibetan Cherry, Chinese Hawthorn and various maples.

Directions: Thirlestane is near Yetholm, not to be confused with Thirlestane Castle, Lauder. Do not follow SatNav, it will try to take you to Lochside. From Kelso, take the B6352 towards Yetholm for about six miles. Continue past a cottage on the edge of the road. Thirlestane is next on the left, opposite the road to Lochside. From Yetholm, take the road to Kelso for about two miles. After a very sharp corner, Thirlestane is on the right.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: All proceeds to SGS Beneficiaries

Dundonnell House

Little Loch Broom, Wester Ross IV23 2QW
Dundonnell Estates

By arrangement between 1 April - 31 October (2026)

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T:07789 390028 E:sueandwill@icloud.com

Camellias, magnolias and bulbs in spring, rhododendrons and laburnum walk in this ancient walled garden. Exciting planting gives all year round interest, centred around one of the oldest yew trees in Scotland. A water sculpture, unique Victorian glass house, riverside walk, arboretum - all in the valley below the peaks of An Teallach.
Champion Trees: Yew and Holly

Directions: Turn off the A835 at Braemore on to the A832. After 11 miles take the Badralloch turn for a ½ mile.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: The Tusk Trust 30% & Parkinsons UK 30%

Auldbyres Farm Garden

Coylton KA6 6HG
Marshall and Sue Veitch

By arrangement between 11 April - 30 August (2026)

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E:su.pavet@btinternet.com

Surrounded by a working farm, this compact, established garden has mature shrubs, wildlife pond, bog garden and stream, borrowing stunning countryside views towards Ayr and Arran. Well-behaved spring borders give way to a riot of summer perennial favourites. Many 'found objects' of agricultural interest. Extensive containers brighten the farmyard with seasonal displays.

Directions: In Coylton take the road signposted B742, past Coylton Arms Pub in Low Coylton, Auldbyres is signposted on the left after ½ mile.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre 60%

Lennel Bank

Coldstream TD12 4EX
Mrs Honor Brown

By arrangement between 1 May - 31 October (2026)

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T:01890 882297 E:honor.b.brown@gmail.com

Lennel Bank is a terraced garden overlooking the River Tweed, consisting of wide borders packed with shrubs and perennial planting, some unusual. The water garden, built in 2008, is surrounded by a rockery and utilises the slope, ending in a pond. There is a small kitchen garden with raised beds in unusual shapes. Different growing conditions throughout the garden from dry, wet, shady and sunny, lend themselves to a variety of plants and enhance interest in the garden.

Directions: On the A6112 Coldstream to Duns road, one mile from Coldstream.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: All proceeds to SGS Beneficiaries

Netherbyres

Eyemouth TD14 5SE
Col S J Furness

By arrangement between 1 May - 31 August (2026)

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T:01890 750337

An unusual, elliptical walled garden, dating from 1740, with a mixture of flowers, fruit and vegetables. A very old pear tree, possibly dating from the 18th century, and the largest rose in Berwickshire, Rosa filipes 'Kiftsgate'. A wide variety of roses and herbaceous borders.

Directions: ½ mile south of Eyemouth on the A1107 to Berwick.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: All proceeds to SGS Beneficiaries

Rumblingwell Urban Iris Garden

48 Rumblingwell, Dunfermline KY12 9AS
Rik Morley

By arrangement between 1 May - 1 July (2026)

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T:07733 855794 E:rik.morley@gmail.com

Welcome to Iris Heaven! Our garden is packed full of bearded, siberian and species irises with over 70 cultivars, most of which are historically and internationally important. Look out for pop-up weekends to see around 50 irises in flower at the same time, many of which are the only examples in Scotland. Join us in the shade of our ornamental trees (many from Asia), relax by the ponds and water features, and see temperate plants from around the world.

Directions: The garden is approached via a short path which is opposite Stephens drive-through bakery and by the side of Simpson's Motors. The No. 4 bus from Dunfermline bus station runs regularly to a stop very close to the house.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Wader Quest 60%

Amat

Amat Lodge, Ardgay IV24 3BS
Jonny and Sara Shaw

By arrangement between 1 May - 31 July (2026)

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T:07712 266500 E:sara.amat@aol.co.uk

The river Carron flows around the edge of the garden and the old Amat Caledonian Forest is close by. Large specimen trees surround the house, plus many new ones planted in the policies in the last few years. There are several herbaceous borders, rhododendrons, trees and shrubs, all set in a large lawn. It is possible to go on a short woodland and river walk and you may see red squirrels which were reintroduced some years ago and are often in and around the garden.
Champion Trees: Abies Procera, Noble Fir

Directions: Take the road from Ardgay to Croick, nine miles. Turn left at the red phone box and the garden is 500 yards on the left.

Admission: £6.00, children free

Charities: Alzheimer Scotland 30% & Marie Curie 30%

Ardno

Cairndow PA26 8BE
Christopher Egerton-Warburton

By arrangement between 1 May - 30 September (2026)

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T:Rob Backhouse Gardener 01499 302304

From the rich, varied landscape, a romantic garden has been created from scratch over the past 25 years. Visitors can stroll in the walled garden near the house, or explore the old oak wood planted with many interesting shrubs. These are growing up fast, adding shape and colour. Across the burn is the gorge and a wonderful waterfall. The woodland garden ends in the meadow, planted with irises and a collection of unusual trees, which continues down to the beach and a magnificent huge rock. My garden is a place to be peaceful in. Come and enjoy, but be prepared as some of the paths are steep with lots of steps and are unfortunately not suitable for wheelchairs.

Directions: Situated at the top end of Loch Fyne between Cairndow and St Catherines, off the A815.

Admission: £6.00, children free

Charities: Here We Are: Clachan 60%

The Potting Shed

Broughton Place, Broughton, Biggar ML12 6HJ
Jane and Graham Buchanan-Dunlop

By arrangement between 1 May - 31 October (2026)

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T:01899 830574 E:buchanandunlop@btinternet.com

A one-acre garden begun from scratch in 2008, on an exposed hillside at 900 feet. It contains herbaceous plants, climbers, shrubs and trees - all selected for wind resistance and ability to cope with the poor, stony soil. There are usually fine views to the Southern Uplands.

Directions: Signposted from the main A701 Edinburgh - Moffat Road, immediately north of Broughton village.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Nomad Beat Ltd: Peebles Community Music School 60%

Brooklands

Crocketford DG2 8QH
Mr and Mrs Archie Herries

By arrangement between 1 May - 30 September (2026)

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T:Gardener, Matthew Grieve: 07765 491902

Large old walled garden with a wide selection of plants, including some interesting shrubs and climbers and a kitchen garden. Mature woodland with many established rhododendrons and azaleas, and carpeted with snowdrops in February.

Directions: Turn off the A712 Crocketford to New Galloway Road one mile outside Crocketford at the Gothic gatehouse (on the right travelling north).

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: All proceeds to SGS Beneficiaries

Seabeach

West Shore, Pittenweem KY10 2NU
Drs Amanda and Brad Wood

By arrangement between 1 May - 31 August (2026)

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T:07765617421 E:amanda@madandbrandy.co.uk

Seabeach’s coastal location offers spectacular views out over the Firth of Forth. Surprisingly sheltered, this one-acre site has been evolving since 2020, as we learn what survives in the wind, sea-spray and poor, stony soil. Formerly Pittenweem’s Gas Works, the garden now features irises, delphiniums, cottage garden borders, raised vegetable beds and formal planting. High stone walls attest to the site’s industrial past and excavated old bricks and stone have been incorporated into the new garden. Meandering hillside beds, planted in blue and white, are designed to mirror the sea and rocky skellies beyond. A large bank of cardoons, towering echiums and expansive hebe bushes are home to a host of birds, butterflies and bees. Although paths can be a little steep, lower areas of the garden are more accessible.

Directions: Pedestrian access is along West Shore. No car parking on site. There is a 3 minute walk from parking on either East Shore or the West Braes car park.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Parkinsons UK 30% & Prostate Cancer UK 30%

Dal an Eas

Kilmore, Oban PA34 4XU
Mary Lindsay

By arrangement between 1 May - 30 September (2026)

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T:01631 770246 E:marylindsayargyll@googlemail.com

An informal organic country garden with the aim of increasing the biodiversity of native plants and insects while adding interest and colour with introduced trees, shrubs and naturalised perennials. There is a structured garden round the house and beyond there are extensive flower-filled ‘meadows’ with five different species of native orchid. Grass paths lead to waterfalls, vegetable plot, woodland garden, views and ancient archaeological sites.

Directions: From Oban take the A816 to Kilmore three-and-a-half miles south of Oban. Turn left on the road to Barran and Musdale. Keep left at the junction for Connel. Dal an Eas is approximately one mile on the left before the big hedges.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Donation to SGS Beneficiaries

Struanbridge

Essich Road, Inverness IV2 6AH
Marcus and Catriona Jenks

By arrangement between 1 May - 31 October (2026)

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E:mjenks@greenx.co.uk

A small, well-stocked garden approximately three miles from Inverness city centre, set on three levels each with its own distinct character. The entrance to the garden includes a decking area with a small fruit garden and raised beds. The small mid-tier area consists of mainly hydrangeas and rhododendrons and the very informal, hidden lower garden includes a wildlife pond, raised beds, and shaded garden area with a greenhouse, all framed by an old stone bridge and a small burn. Due to its layout, the garden is not suitable for wheelchairs and requires the ability to climb a number of steps to view.

Directions: From the Inverness Southern Distributor road (A8082) exit the Essich roundabout onto Essich Road. Struanbridge is located exactly a ½ mile from the roundabout, on the left. Parking is restricted.,

Admission: £7.00, children free

Charities: Dementia UK 60%

An Cala

Ellenabeich, Isle of Seil PA34 4RF
Mrs Carolyn Nicholson

By arrangement between 1 May - 31 October (2026)

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E:ancalagarden@gmail.com

A wonderful example of a 1930s designed garden, An Cala sits snugly in its horseshoe shelter of surrounding cliffs. A spectacular and very pretty garden with streams, waterfall, ponds and many herbaceous plants as well as azaleas, rhododendrons and cherry trees in spring. Archive material of Thomas Mawson’s design was found recently and is available to visitors.

Designed Landscape: http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/GDL00013

Directions: Proceed south from Oban on Campbeltown Road for eight miles, turn right at the Easdale sign, a further eight miles on the B844; the garden is between the school and the village. Bus Oban - Easdale.

Admission: £6.00, children free

Charities: CCLG: The Children and Young People's Cancer Association 30% & RNLI: Oban branch 30%

Carig Dhubh

Bonskeid, Pitlochry PH16 5NP
Jane and Niall Graham-Campbell

By arrangement between 1 May - 30 September (2026)

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T:07778899542 E:niallgc@btinternet.com

'I don’t know how Niall and Jane manage to grow their splendid meconopsis on the sand and rock of their garden but they do, most successfully.' In this stunning situation, when not admiring the views, you will find wonderful primulas, cardiocrinum and meconopsis, all interspersed between beautiful shrubs and other herbaceous plants. Look up and in July you will see roses flowering 40 feet up in the tree. This is a gem of a garden and you will be welcomed by Niall and Jane Graham-Campbell with all their expert knowledge.

Directions: Take the old A9 between Pitlochry and Killiecrankie, turn west on the Tummel Bridge Road B8019, Carig Dhubh is three-quarters of a mile on the north side of the road.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Earl Haig Fund Poppy Scotland 60%

Drumpark

Irongray DG2 9TX
Mr and Mrs Iain Mitchell

By arrangement between 1 May - 31 August (2026)

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T:01387 820323 or 07743 895351 E:iain.liz.mitchell@gmail.com

Well-contoured woodland garden and extensive policies nurture mature azaleas, rhododendrons and rare shrubs among impressive specimen trees. Water garden with primulas and meconopsis. Victorian walled garden with fruit trees and garden produce. There is also a beautiful herbaceous border. All planting is set in a natural bowl providing attractive vistas.
Champion Trees: Abies cephalonica, Abies procera, Chamaecyparis lawsoniana, Cryptomeria japonica.

Directions: Dumfries bypass, head north on the A76 for a half mile, turn left at the signpost to Lochside Industrial Estates and immediately right onto Irongray Road; continue for five miles; the gates are next to a lodge looking like a gingerbread house and set in a sandstone wall on the left (half-mile after Routin’ Brig).

Admission: by donation

Charities: Loch Arthur 60%

Kildalloig

Campbeltown PA28 6RE
Mr and Mrs Joe Turner

By arrangement between 1 May - 31 October (2026)

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T:07979 855930 E:kildalloig@gmail.com

Coastal garden with some interesting and unusual shrubs including Australasian shrubs and trees, climbing roses, and herbaceous perennials. There is a woodland walk and a pond garden with aquatic and bog plants.

Directions: Take the A83 to Campbeltown, then three miles south-east of the town past Davaar Island.

Admission: £6.00, children free

Charities: Macmillan Cancer Support 30% & Marie Curie 30%

Amulree

8 Mill Street, Drummore, Stranraer DG9 9PS
Colin Belton and Gabrielle Reynolds

By arrangement between 1 May - 30 September (2026)

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T:07899 092070 E:gabygardeners@btinternet.com

Amulree is home to two complete plantaholics who probably should start taking their own advice and stop collecting quite so many plants! Starting from a blank canvas in 2017 the garden now consists of a sunny terrace with displays of half-hardy and tender plants, exuberantly planted borders separated by serpentine grass patches, a small vegetable patch, a glasshouse and a 'wild' bit. Amulree contains many unusual plants including a National Plant Collection.
National Plant Collection: Nicotiana species

Directions: Follow the A716 signposted Drummore and Mull of Galloway. At the T-junction in Drummore turn right. Amulree is on the left, a few doors up from the shop. Bus route 407 from Stranraer.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Kirkmaiden Old Kirk 60%

Glenkyllachy

Tomatin IV13 7YA
Mr and Mrs Philip Mackenzie

By arrangement between 1 May - 31 October (2026)

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E:emmaglenkyllachy@gmail.com

In a magnificent Highland glen, 1200 feet above sea level, Glenkyllachy is a beautiful garden of shrubs, herbaceous plants, rhododendrons, trees, and spectacular views down the Findhorn River. There are some rare specimen trees in the recently planted arboretum. Rhododendrons and bulbs flower in May/June, herbaceous plants bloom through July/August with glorious autumn colours in September and October. There is a very productive vegetable garden, polytunnel, fruit cage and greenhouse as well as original sculptures and a Highgrove-inspired wall which provide year round interest. Featured on TV Beechgrove, articles in The English Garden Magazine, Scottish Field, and most recently in Garden News (August 2025). The garden is constantly evolving with new areas being developed and planting schemes changed.

Directions: Turn off the A9 at Tomatin and take the Coignafearn/Garbole single-track road down the north-side of the River Findhorn, there is a cattle grid and gate on the right 500 yards AFTER the humpback bridge and the sign to Farr.

Admission: £8.00, children free

Charities: Marie Curie 60%

Arndean

by Dollar FK14 7NH
Johnny and Katie Stewart

By arrangement between 6 May - 7 June (2026)

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T:07940530499 E:johnny@arndean.co.uk

Opening for more than 40 years, this is a beautiful mature garden extending to 15 acres including the woodland walk. There is a formal herbaceous part, a small vegetable garden and an orchard. In addition, there are flowering shrubs, abundant and striking rhododendrons and azaleas as well as many fine specimen trees. There is a tree house for children.

Directions: Arndean is well signposted off the A977.

Admission: £6.00, children free

Charities: Marie Curie 60%

Lynbrook

Grange by Errol PH2 7TB
Mrs Lynda Crouch

By arrangement between 23 May - 21 June (2026)

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T:07549 160159 E:lyndacrouch@icloud.com

This half-acre, clay soil plot carved from the grounds of a 19th century mansion, proves what can be done with hard work and passion. With the help of many large stones salvaged from the ruined mansion next door, owned by Patrick Matthew (1790 -1874), Lynda created a rock garden from scratch using the stone to create structure and form. Patrick’s son from California sent over the first giant redwood seedlings in 1853, one of which stands next to this garden. The garden is jam-packed with an interesting and colourful mix of alpines and herbaceous plants, including a few unusual plants, and is a haven for bees and butterflies.

Directions: On A90 from Perth, pass Glendoick and Shell garage. Go over the flyover following signs to Errol. Pass Cairn O'Mhor and straight on to reach a T-junction. Turn left and at the Grange sign turn left. Low wooden gate at the bottom of the road. Bus 16.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Cardiff University - Blood Cancer Research 60%

Potters

Stair Park, London Road, Stranraer DG9 8BS
Denys Potter-Smith

By arrangement between 1 June - 30 September (2026)

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T:01776 700977 E:Denys@pottersgarden.co.uk

Potters came into being with the aim of improving the standard and quality of life for people of all

ages living with ASC/ADHD /learning disabilities/difficulties/additional support that vary in complexity. Our talented team of committed and enthusiastic volunteers is central to delivering our service which is based around a person-centred approach meeting individual needs. Since our work on the garden began, we have transformed a once overgrown site in the centre of Stranraer into attractive garden areas, including a rose garden (designed by David Austin), a fruit and vegetable garden and a wildlife area. Whilst our activities are mainly related to gardening, other creative projects are ongoing. We provide a safe working environment for all.

Directions: Potters is just off the A75 approx 1/2 mile from Stranraer town centre.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Potters 60%

Glenrinnes Lodge

Dufftown, Keith, Banffshire AB55 4BS
Mrs Kathleen Locke (please contact Glenrinnes Farms Ltd Estate Office)

By arrangement between 2 June - 27 August (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday). Please phone to arrange a visit. (2026)

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T:01340 820384/073939 28049

W:www.glenrinnes.com

The garden and policies surrounding Glenrinnes Lodge are typical of a Victorian lodge. They are full of exciting, colourful borders. Newly-developed areas are now beginning to establish and give year-round seasonal interest in the kitchen garden and glasshouse, the secret garden, labyrinth and bog garden. There are also woodland walks and a flight pond and meadow. If you are lucky, you may spot our red squirrel, otter and pine marten, all caught on our woodland trail camera.

Directions: In the centre of Dufftown, at the Clock Tower take the B9009 road to Tomintoul for about one mile. After passing Dufftown Golf Club on your right there is a lane to the left, which leads to two stone pillars to Glenrinnes Lodge.

Admission: £10.00, children free

Charities: Alzheimer's Research UK 60%

2 Durnamuck

Little Loch Broom, Wester Ross IV23 2QZ
Will Soos and Susan Pomeroy

By arrangement between 1 July - 30 September (2026)

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T:07789 390028 E:sueandwill@icloud.com

W:2Durnamuckgarden.com. You can also find us on Facebook.

Our garden is south-east facing on the edge of Little Loch Broom. It is a coastal plantsman's garden with a rich mix of herbaceous borders, trees and shrubs, vegetables, drystone wall planting. South African/Mediterranean plants, a wild meadow and stunning views. Many of the plants have been collected from all over the world, and growing them has provided obvious challenges but with a pleasing outcome. Featured in many magazines, Beechgrove, Gardeners' World, and, most recently, Monty Don's British Gardens.

Directions: On the A832, between Dundonnell and Ullapool, take the turning along the single-track road signed Badcaul, continue to the egg shack, turn right, go to the bottom of the hill and 2 Durnamuck is the house with the red roof. There is parking down by the house if needed.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Zaytoun 30% & GO FLOURISH [SCIO] 30%

Larch House

Clerklands, Lilliesleaf TD6 9JR
David and Julia King

By arrangement between 1 August - 31 August. We welcome individuals and small groups by arrangement throughout the month. (2026)

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T:01835 870888 E:northcorner14@btinternet.com

Larch House garden and woodland extend over four acres. Building on the design and planting by the previous owners, the garden has been extensively renovated and is constantly evolving. It includes a terraced area of vegetables and cut flowers edged by fruit trees, several mixed borders surrounding a lawn, a large wildlife pond with a bog garden and a smaller ornamental pond. The mixed woodland was planted in 2016, and meandering paths, sometimes steep, lead to extensive views of the Cheviots and surrounding areas.

Directions: Clerklands is a small hamlet approximately two miles from Lilliesleaf. On the A7 from Selkirk, turn left and follow signs to Clerklands. After approximately three miles the house will be clearly signed. On the A7 from Hawick, turn right and follow signs towards Lilliesleaf and the house will be clearly signed. Car parking is on site.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: All proceeds to SGS Beneficiaries

Redcroft

23 Murrayfield Road, Edinburgh EH12 6EP
James and Anna Buxton

By arrangement between 1 September - 31 October (2026)

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T:07989 977701 E:annabuxtonb@aol.com

When Anna and James Buxton moved into Redcroft in 1986 they acquired a garden which had always been very well cared for. Since then the range of plants has been widened and it now has the feel of a very mature garden. The garden surrounds the Arts and Crafts house and has itself something of an Arts and Crafts style. Carefully trimmed shrubs have become sculptures, the pond is now covered in water lilies and some of the lawn has become long grass with paths. It is a hidden haven off a busy road. May should be very colourful with rhododendrons and other flowering shrubs and wall plants, and a good display of tender plants in the old greenhouse. The orchard will be covered in daffodils and there will be tulips in pots and other spring bulbs. Children and buggies are welcome, and older children will enjoy our treehouse.

Directions: Murrayfield Road runs north from Corstorphine Road to Ravelston Dykes. Easy free parking. Buses 12, 26, 31 to Murrayfield Stadium. Bus 38 to Murrayfield Road.

Admission: £6.00, children free

Charities: St Salvadors Scottish Episcopal Church: Edinburgh: Community Food Initiative 60%