Stobshiel House

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

Humbie Dean

Directions: Enter Humbie from the A68, pass the school and the village hall on the left then immediately turn right just before the Humbie Hub. Take the second left and Humbie Dean is on the left between two small bridges. Limited parking. Find using what3words/shorthand.frog.limbs

Kirkton Manor House

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.

3 Millhall

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.

Inchmill Cottage

Directions: Please DO NOT use SatNav. From Kirriemuir take the B955 (signposted The Glens) to Dykehead (about five miles). From there follow the Prosen sign for about five miles. Inchmill is the white-fronted cottage beside the phone box in the village. There is car parking beside the church (50 yards away) and by the village hall opposite.

Shepherd House

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

The Secret Garden

Directions: Please telephone for directions. Approximately two miles from Port Appin ferry.

A Blackbird Sings

Directions: By car: enter Dean Road from A198, right at Kings Avenue, right at Kings Park. House is at the end of the second cul-de-sac. By bus (124, X5): Cunningham Court stop, down Cunningham Court and Old Dean Road to turn right on Kings Avenue and then right at Kings Park.

4 Port Ann

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.

The Gardens of Monimail Tower

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

Ilha de Deus

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.

Haystoun

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

Kilchoan Gardens

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.

Glenburn's Walled Garden

Directions: Glenburn Hall is located just outside Jedburgh on the B6358. The uphill walk from the centre of town to the main drive takes approximately 20 minutes. Regular bus services run to Jedburgh from Edinburgh, Tweedbank Rail Station and from across the Borders.

Ninewells Community Garden & Maggie's Centre Garden

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.

Tinnisburn Plants

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.

Oatridge College Campus - SRUC

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.

Kilbryde Castle

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. 

Wemyss Castle Gardens

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.

Tigh-na-Beithe

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.

Kirklands

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.

Corsock House

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

Milton of Finavon House

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.

Kilbeg House

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.

14 East Brighton Crescent

Directions: Buses 21, 12 and 49 to Brighton Place, and 15, 26, 40 and 45 to Portobello High Street. Brighton Place intersects Portobello High Street just east of the bus stops.

Cowhill Tower

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

Angus Plant Sale

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

Beechwood

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.

Dunoon Goes POP Drinks Garden

Directions: Behind the POP shop on Hillfoot Street, follow the underpass to the right of the POP shop, the garden is directly ahead, past their workshops.

Woodfall Gardens

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

Barrmill Community Garden

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.

Silverburn Walled Garden

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.

Dundonnell House

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

Monifieth Secret Gardens

Directions: Ashludie Wildflower Garden: various bus number 73s from Arbroath or Dundee to Monifieth Tesco. Walk up North Union Street and then Victoria Street to the garden - about 15 minutes. Or bus 72 to Dobbies - about 15 minutes walk to the garden. Please check the timetable for buses (various number 74s) to Ashludie Hospital and then a 2-minute walk to the garden. St Bedes: Coming from Dundee, the house is 50 yards before the pedestrian crossing at the junction of Albert Street, 500 yards west of Monifieth centre on the north side of Ferry Road. Buses 73, 73A from Dundee and Carnoustie stop near the house.

Burnhouse

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.

Blebo Craigs Village Gardens

Directions: From St Andrews: B939 for five miles, village sign on your left at the bus stop pointing right, taking you directly into the village. From Cupar: B940 to Pitscottie, turn left onto the B939 and, after a couple of miles, turn left into the village. Then turn left at the phone box for the Village Hall and signs to the parking area.

Old Allangrange

Directions: From Inverness head four miles north on the A9, and follow the directions for Black Isle Brewery. Park up at the Brewery and walk down to the garden. Directions will be given in the shop. GoFlourish garden in North Kessock is accessed from Drumsmittal Road.

The Tower

Directions: From B946 park on Naughton Road outside Spar shop. Walk up the unmade path outside and to the left of the shop. The garden entrance is the second gate on the right.

Bridge of Allan Gardens

Directions: Gardens will be signposted in the village on the day.

Earlshall Castle

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

Brooklands

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

Stobo Japanese Water Garden

Directions: Off the B712 (Peebles/Broughton road) via Stobo Castle entrance. Bus 91

Ardverikie with Aberarder

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.

Applegarth House

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.

Longwood

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

The Potting Shed

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

House of Gruinard

Directions: On the A832, 12 miles north of Inverewe and nine miles south of Dundonnell.

Cally Biodiversity Gardens

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.

Crummieholm

Directions: The village of Loans lies 2 miles east of Troon and also accessible from the A78. Access to Crummieholm from Main Street will be signposted. Parking is available at the camping site on Troon Road. Stagecoach buses nos 10 and 14 stop in Main Street.

Willowhill

Directions: 1½ miles south of Tay Road Bridge. Take the B995 to Newport off the Forgan roundabout. Willowhill is the first house on the left-hand side next to West Friarton Farm Strawberry Shed.

Arbuthnott House Gardens

Directions: Located at the heart of Arbuthnott Estate, just off B967 Inverbervie to Fordoun. 3 miles off the A90.

Fowlis Wester Open Gardens

Directions: From Perth follow the A85 towards Crieff and turn off to the right signed Fowlis Wester, approximately 5 miles before Crieff. Follow this road and there is ample parking at the village hall or in the square. Bus 15A stops at the road end.

Learmonth Place Garden

Directions: Buses 19, 22, 24, 29, 36, 37, 43, 113 stop nearby. Local on-street parking is likely to be available at weekends.

Cloan

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.

Quercus Garden Plants

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

Marcus Walled Garden

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.

Kirkside of Lochty

Directions: From the A90, take Careston/Fern/Menmuir turn just south of Brechin. Proceed towards Menmuir for about 2 miles. The garden is on the left behind beech hedge.

Heatherwick Farm

Directions: From Inverurie centre, take the B9001 southwards. At the corner of St Mary's Place and St James's Place follow signs for Keithhall. Then follow signs for Balbithan. Heatherwick is signposted and on the left after Hogholm. It is three miles from the centre of Inverurie. The address and location map can be found on scotlandsgardens.org.

Seabeach

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.

Smithycroft House

Directions: Upper Pettinain can be found off the A73 South of Hyndford bridge or via Carstairs Junction over the Clyde bridge. what3words/emperor.volunteered.simulates

Castle Kennedy Gardens

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

Mill of Forneth

Directions: Take the A923 Dunkeld to Blairgowrie road. Six miles east of Dunkeld turn south onto a minor road signposted Snaigow and Clunie. Mill of Forneth is the first gate on the left-hand side. PLEASE NOTE due to wet weather conditions there may be limited safe meadow parking on site (exceptions will be made for people with mobility problems).

Seabank

Directions: Park in the public car park at Rockcliffe. Walk down the road about 50 yards towards the sea and turn left along The Merse, a private road. Seabank is the sixth house on the left. 

Norton House

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

Thorntree

Directions: On the A811, to Arnprior, then take the Fintry Road; Thorntree is second on the right. 

Dean Gardens

Directions: Entrance at Ann Street or Eton Terrace.

Glenernie

Directions: Access is from the A940 Forres to Grantown on Spey road approximately ten miles south of Forres. Half-a-mile south of Edinkillie church on the right.

Geilston Garden

Directions: On the A814, one mile from Cardross towards Helensburgh. 

Foulis Castle

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.

Glenae

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

Blair Castle Gardens

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

Southdean Mill

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

Mellerstain

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. 

Pittenweem: Gardens in the Burgh

Directions: For tickets and maps, follow postcode above to the High Street. Parking: if coming from the west follow signs to West Braes car park; from Ovenstone, use car park next to the football field/cemetery off Charles Street; and from the east turn right and park in Milton Road. Parking may also be available throughout the village.

Dirleton Village

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

Lochview Gardens

Directions: Google 'Lochview Appartment KW17 2NL' and the exact location will be shown. Parking in designated area only.

Oakmore

Directions: Blairhoyle is on the A873 Thornhill to Port of Menteith road. The postcode will get you to the turnoff where there will be Open Gardens signage.

Coul House

Directions: From the A92, follow signs for Pitcairn.

Raylite

Directions: Parking at the cottage is not possible due to the narrow country lane. Parking is available at the bottom of the lane, in Drum Terrace, from where there is a short walk up to the cottage. Find using what3words/casino.craziest.variation 

An Caorann

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.

Tomandroighne

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.

Edzell Village Gardens

Directions: Take A90 to B966 signposted to Edzell. Continue through the town to the end roundabout and take the first exit (left) to Lethnot Road. North Lodge is on the corner of Lethnot Road and Church Street. Plan your journey by public transport using Traveline Scotland.

West Linton Village Gardens

Directions: About 15 miles southwest of Edinburgh, take the A701 or the A702 and follow signs. Bus 101 or 102 from Edinburgh to Gordon Arms Hotel.

Boarhills Village Gardens

Directions: Enter the village from the A917 and follow yellow signs.

Barlockhart Lodge

Directions: Take the A75 to Glenluce. On the hill which links the two Glenluce turnoffs, take the single-track unmarked lane, signposted for Whithorn Way. Property is roughly one mile along the lane, on the left.

Blackdykes Garden

Directions: Leave North Berwick on the A198 towards Dunbar. Half a mile after Tesco, turn right at Rhodes Holdings. After one mile you will arrive at Blackdykes.

Congalton House

Directions: On the B1347 between Haddington and North Berwick.

The Walled Garden at the Hugo Burge Foundation

Directions: From the A6105 (Duns to Greenlaw), take the Polwarth road for 1½ miles. From the B6460, take the Fogo turning and continue for 1½ miles.

Underwood Lodge

Directions: Southbound on the A77, pass Hansel Village and take the next left signposted Underwood/Ladykirk. Northbound on the A77 take the exit to Symington, then first right, to join the southbound carriageway. Take the Underwood/Ladykirk turning. At the stone bridge, turn left and Underwood Lodge is the first house on the left.

A Blackbird Sings

Directions: By car: enter Dean Road from A198, right at Kings Avenue, right at Kings Park. House is at the end of the second cul-de-sac. By bus (124, X5): Cunningham Court stop, down Cunningham Court and Old Dean Road to turn right on Kings Avenue and then right at Kings Park.

An Orkney Apothecary Garden

Directions: The X1 bus stops directly outside Robertsons Cafe, opposite Doulls shop. From here, head down Church Road towards the sea, to the crossroads. The house is on the corner of Back Road and Church Road. Entry to the garden is via a green wooden gate on Back Road.

St Bride's Cottage

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.

Inveresk Village

Directions: Southside of Musselburgh on the A6124. The 140 bus stops in the village. Spreading visits over two days has been integral in preventing dangerous parking congestion. It is essential that able-bodied people who arrive by car do not park on the main A6124 road running through the village as this impedes smooth emergency vehicle movements. Please use the designated parking areas if you arrive by car.

Old Inzievar House

Directions: A985 heading west for Kincardine Bridge turn right at sign to Oakley two miles after Cairneyhill roundabout. After half a mile take a turn to Rowan Sands Pet Hotel. Bus to Oakley. Follow SGS signs.

Stockbridge Open Gardens

Directions: Buses 23 and 27 to Dundas Street, Canonmills, 8 to Rodney Street, Canonmills, 36 to Hamilton Place and Broughton Road, 29 to Royal Circus.

Ruthven House

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

The House beside the Rowan

Directions: Five minutes drive off the A702 South from Edinburgh and 10 minutes from the M74 Abington junction South from Glasgow. Symington is served by the 90/91 buses between Lanark and Biggar.

House of Aigas and Field Centre

Directions: 4½ miles from Beauly on the A831 Cannich/Glen Affric road.

Bonerick House

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.

13 Bangholm Bower Avenue

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.

Leap Cottage

Directions: Take the A76 Dumfries/Thornhill Road. Turn left to Irongray Industrial Estate/Park on the outskirts of Dumfries. Follow Irongray Road, past all the houses until barn on the right. Turn in here and park - access and parking to the cottage is difficult and limited so parking is at the farm. From there, following the yellow signs, walk to the T-junction, turn right and keep going to the end of the road. About 150 yards walk.

Merchiston Cottage

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

Tarmangie

Directions: On the A823 between Muckhart and Auchterarder, the white house next to Glendevon Parish Church, on the left hand side of the road heading north.

Stenton Village

Directions: Follow signs from the A199/A1.

Auchtermuchty Open Gardens

Directions: On the A91 from Cupar and Kinross. B936 from Falkland and Newburgh. Stagecoach buses 36 or 94A. Moffat & Williamson buses 64, 64A and 66.

17 Strathallan Bank

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.

Amat

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. 

Parkvilla

Directions: From centre of Ellon head north towards Auchnagatt. Schoolhill is third left. From Auchnagatt head into Ellon along Golf Road, Schoolhill is first right after the golf course. Limited on-street parking, car parks in Ellon (five minutes walk) and Caroline's Well Wood. Public toilets in Ellon town centre.

The Bield at Blackruthven

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.

Two Gardens in Banchory Devenick

Directions: Banchory Devenick is four miles from Bridge of Dee. Turn off B9077 at Banchory Devenick church. Follow to T-junction, turn right. Next right is Butterywells Steading. Turn into opening and follow track, go around the back of farmhouse (Lochend) and continue on track to Pinetrees. Take the B9077 out of Aberdeen. After approximately two miles turn left immediately after Banchory Devenick Church, signposted Banchory Devenick. (There is parking available along the verge on the left). Turn right after 100 metres. Whin Cottage is on the right immediately after you have turned. There is limited parking outside the cottage.

Brechin Gardens in June

Directions: Most gardens are located around Brechin. Look for SGS yellow signs. A map with directions will be provided with tickets. A single ticket gives access to all gardens.

Bruckhills Croft

Directions: From Rothienorman take the B9001 north for two-and-a-half miles. On the S-bend turn left. When you reach the Bruckhills Farm roadend, signs will direct you to our new access road.

Moonzie House

Directions: From Cupar take the A913 (Newburgh, Perth Road). In approximately 3 miles, shortly after the large bends at Kilmaron, turn right to Moonzie. Take next left, signposted Moonzie Church and follow the single track road to the top. Put the farmyard on your right and follow the track with the wall on your left or follow parking instructions. From Edinburgh on the A92 take a right on the A913 at Parbroath crossroads toward Cupar, then the next left to Moonzie and then as above. From Perth come on the A913 and then as above. From Dundee take the A92, after Rathillet, turn left where Moonzie is signposted, then turn right to Moonzie Church and then as above.

Claremont

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.

Tyninghame House and The Walled Garden

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

Drumstinchall House

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.

Earlshall Castle

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

Pentland Crescent Gardens

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.

7 Braes of Conon

Directions: Coming into Conon Bridge on the A862 from Muir of Ord, turn right into the Braes of Conon and follow the road signs to Number 7. From Dingwall, take the A835 towards Tore at the Maryburgh roundabout, then turn first right towards Conon Bridge, and follow the signs.

Arabella House

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.

The Gardens of Milton of Campsie

Directions: From Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch and Lennoxtown follow signs to Milton of Campsie and then follow the yellow SGS signs. Bus number X85.

Tigh Braigh

Directions: Four miles north-west from Huntly, one mile off the A96, located at Drumdelgie. what3words/graph.firms.walkway

The Willows

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

Rousay Community School Garden

Directions: Take the free shuttle bus to the garden.

Trumland House

Directions: Shuttle buses will provide transport around the island to the garden.

Crail: Gardens in the Burgh

Directions: Approach the village from either St Andrews or Anstruther on the A917. Parking available in Marketgate.

Tarland Community Garden

Directions: Take the B9094 from Aboyne or the A96 and B9119 from Aberdeen. Arriving at the village square the gardens will be clearly signposted.

Willowhill

Directions: 1½ miles south of Tay Road Bridge. Take the B995 to Newport off the Forgan roundabout. Willowhill is the first house on the left-hand side next to West Friarton Farm Strawberry Shed.

Haugh Garden

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.

Crimonmogate

Directions: Head off A90 Peterhead/Fraserburgh main road, onto B9033 towards St Combs, one mile on right hand side, signposted Crimonmogate.

Kirkgate

Directions: Take the free shuttle bus to the garden or parking is available at the bottom of the drive. Look for the signs and expect a 12-minute walk up to the garden. Limited parking for those with limited mobility is available at the garden gate.

Whitsome Welcomes 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

South Queensferry Open Gardens

Directions: Queensferry High Street is in a long-term process of renovation. You may have to negotiate road works to access gardens along the High Street. As parking is an issue; public transport is advised. From Edinburgh, take a 43 bus to Queensferry, or one of the many Stagecoach buses that stop on the southern bridge approach road before crossing into Fife. From the North, buses stop at the south, or take a train to Dalmeny. If you do come by car, there is some parking at The Binks (west from High Street) and beyond the east end of High Street (Newhalls Road). Both are busy with tourists; further space is up Hawes Brae.

Naturally Useful, Marcassie Farm

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.

The Geans

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).

Lanark Town Gardens

Directions: Waterloo Road is a ten minute walk from Lanark railway station and a five minute bus ride from the adjacent bus interchange.

Southwick House

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

Balcarres

Directions: Half mile north of Colinsburgh off A942. Bus to Colinsburgh.

Kilbeg House

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.

Macbiehill Gardens

Directions: From the A701 take the turning opposite the entrance to Whitmuir Farm signposted Macbiehill. After the narrow bridge go uphill and take the first entrance on the left, signposted Macbiehill Farm. There will be signs to the gardens and limited parking will be available on the left hand side of the tree-lined drive. Also a few disabled spaces at Birchbrae, to the right at the end of the driveway.

Foulis Castle

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.

Knockmarloch

Directions: Enter Shortlees via Caprington Avenue and turn right at the 1st roundabout. Follow Loreny Drive under the dual carriageway. About 1/2 mile on is a white cottage on the left (Knockmarloch Cottage). The driveway to Knockmarloch is about 30 yards further on.

Bonhard House

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.

SGS Kilmacolm Plant Sale

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)

42 Astle

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.

Lochwood Cottage

Directions: North Deeside Road (A93) just west of Drumoak turn up the road signposted to Cullerlie. Lochwood Cottage is at 0.6 miles. Or between Garlogie and Raemoir (B9125) at Floras Cafe take the road signposted to Drumoak. Lochwood Cottage is at 3 miles.

Carolside

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.

Wormistoune House

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

One Kirkland Bungalows

Directions: Take the Kirkcowan exit from the A75 - once in Kirkcowan (signposted) follow the Main Street down through the village towards Wigtown. The garden is situated on the right in the bottom corner.

10 St Margaret's Crescent

Directions: From the A9 take the turn off to Auchterarder (A824), turn left onto Orchil Road, turn right onto St Margaret’s Crescent, then turn right.

Skelbo House

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. 

Portmore

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

Waulkmill Garden

Directions: From the A964 follow the signs to Waulkmill Bay. Follow the road all the way to the end and the garden is at the end of the road.

Beith Community Gardens

Directions: Come to Beith and park in or near Beith Community Centre on Kings Road, where Beith Community Food Garden is located. The other two gardens are within walking distance.

A Blackbird Sings

Directions: By car: enter Dean Road from A198, right at Kings Avenue, right at Kings Park. House is at the end of the second cul-de-sac. By bus (124, X5): Cunningham Court stop, down Cunningham Court and Old Dean Road to turn right on Kings Avenue and then right at Kings Park.

Rattray Community Garden

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.

Kailzie Gardens

Directions: A mile east of Peebles on the B7062.

25 Stoneyholm Road

Directions: On the main road as you come into Kilbirnie from Lochwinnoch. Parking is just off the main road at the side of the house on Dipple Road, the garden is on a corner. Alternate parking can be found past the house, through the traffic lights and left at the roundabout. Public bus service runs to the Cross in Kilbirnie, with a five-minute walk from there to the garden. For details go to Traveline Scotland https://www.travelinescotland.com

Netherton House

Directions: From Bridge of Earn follow the A912 and turn left at a mini roundabout towards Aberargie on the A913. Take the first turning on the left and go straight down this road taking the road on the right before reaching the equestrian centre. Netherton House is first on the left. Bus no 65.

Dalbeattie Community Allotments Association

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

Skelray

Directions: From the A965, turn onto Sunnybank Road for ½ mile, turn right at the sign for Blackhill Road. Continue up the hill for ½ mile to the end of the road. Skelray is on the left at the end. The town bus, No.9 stops at the Blackhill Road sign.

Old Forge

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.

Earth House Apothecary Gardens

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.

Balhary Walled Garden

Directions: Situated between Alyth and Meigle on the B954 opposite the sign to Jordanstone.

19 Waterslap

Directions: M77 from the south take J8 signed Fenwick. Into the village, past the coffee shop and turn right into Waterslap. From the north take J7 signed Fenwick, down Main Road, at the bottom turn left into Waterslap.

The Granary

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

Poyntzfield Herb Nursery

Directions: Located on the north side of the Black Isle, six miles west of Cromarty, off the B9163 between Jemimaville and Balblair. Follow the signage for Poyntzfield and the herb nursery parking is at the top of the drive.

Burbainie

Directions: From Ayr (A77), Cairnryan Road, take second left onto Ladies Walk. Then go straight over at crossroad onto Westwood Avenue. Burbainie is the house fifth on the right. From Dumfries (A75), London Road, turn left onto Westwood Avenue.

2 Durnamuck

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.

Langwell

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. 

Briestonhill House

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.

60 Greenhead

Directions: Signposted from the A91. Please park with consideration for other houses in the area.

Glenrinnes Lodge

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.

SWG3 Community Garden

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.

77 Kirk Brae

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.

House of Aigas and Field Centre

Directions: 4½ miles from Beauly on the A831 Cannich/Glen Affric road.

River Garden, The Restoration of Auchincruive

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.

Willowhill

Directions: 1½ miles south of Tay Road Bridge. Take the B995 to Newport off the Forgan roundabout. Willowhill is the first house on the left-hand side next to West Friarton Farm Strawberry Shed.

39 Nantwich Drive

Directions: Bus 19 to Craigentinny Road or bus 26 to Kekewich Drive. 

Struanbridge

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.,

Byreburnfoot House

Directions: Do not follow SatNav! Byreburnfoot House can only be accessed via Canonbie. At the bridge over the River Esk in Canonbie, turn on to the no through road with 20mph sign. We are situated on the right, about a mile along this lane.

Drummond Castle Gardens

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

Douneside House

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

Glenbervie House

Directions: Drumlithie one mile. Garden is 1½ miles off the A90. 

Kilbeg House

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.

The Walled Garden, Shieldhill

Directions: Turn off the B7016 between Biggar and Carnwath towards Quothquan. After about a mile, look for signs and turn right at the lodge. 

Makerstoun Village Gardens

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

The Quoy of Houton

Directions: From Orphir take the turning to Houton Ferry at the first junction signed Quoy of Houton, turn right by the car park. Park here and walk 10 minutes along the coastal road around the bay to the gardens. The gardens are a 10-minute walk from the bus stop. There is limited parking at the garden, available on a first come, first served basis.

Larch House

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.

Southdean Mill

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

River Garden, The Restoration of Auchincruive

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.

The Gardens at Archerfield Walled Garden

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.

Dalswinton Mill

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.

Allean House

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

Braecock Cottage

Directions: At bus stop in Bridge Road, Caputh, take eastward unmetalled lane signposted Spittalfield. The narrow & uneven lane continues for ½ mile to the cottage by a small lochan opposite Braecock Mill. Bus 34 from Perth stops at the bus stop, but only car/bike or walking access from there. Park on the grass verge by the cottage, with parking for disabled access closer to the house.

Longwood

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

Dundonnell House

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

Transform_No10

Directions: The garden is located at 10 Cairnhill Avenue, a 10 minute walk from Airdrie train station. From the station walk along Cairnhill Road. Cross a small bridge where you will take the first left and the house is on the right with the high hedges.

A Blackbird Sings

Directions: By car: enter Dean Road from A198, right at Kings Avenue, right at Kings Park. House is at the end of the second cul-de-sac. By bus (124, X5): Cunningham Court stop, down Cunningham Court and Old Dean Road to turn right on Kings Avenue and then right at Kings Park.

Stobwood Cottage Garden

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.

Cloan

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.

6 Vendace Drive with Shawhead, 7 Vendace Drive

Directions: From Dumfries, turn left opposite The Crown Hotel, turn left at the give way sign and then sharp left. From Lockerbie, take the right fork beside the Town Hall and after half a mile, take left turn.

North Newton Farm

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

Kirklands

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.

Grow Cook Inspire

Directions: Park on Ormonde Avenue or Ormonde Drive. Enter through the back gate, via the back lane, opposite from Netherlee and Stamperland Church. Follow the SGS yellow road signs.

Garrioch Gardens

Directions: Entrance via the gates at the top of Garrioch Crescent G20 8RR. Parking on local roads available and there is a large supermarket car park nearby on Garrioch Road. Bus: 60, 61, 60A, 17, 8, X10 all stop at Tesco Maryhill then walk for five minutes.

Quercus Garden Plants

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

Carnoustie's Tropical Garden

Directions: Buses 73 & 73C from Dundee/Arbroath. Prosen Bank is found by a path via Newton Road. No parking in Prosen Bank. Parking at football pitches on Newton Road or in adjacent streets.

The Milton of Campsie Community Garden

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

Little Sparta

Directions: Check www.littlesparta.org.uk/visit/ for directions.

Laidlawstiel House

Directions: On the A72 between Clovenfords and Walkerburn turn up the hill signposted for Thornielee. The house is on the right at the top of the hill.

Amisfield Walled Garden

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

Joyful Garden

Directions: Buses 5,11,15,16,23,36. There is some on street parking.

Airlie Castle Gardens

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.

A Blackbird Sings

Directions: By car: enter Dean Road from A198, right at Kings Avenue, right at Kings Park. House is at the end of the second cul-de-sac. By bus (124, X5): Cunningham Court stop, down Cunningham Court and Old Dean Road to turn right on Kings Avenue and then right at Kings Park.

Summerfield West

Directions: Accessed from Langlands Road. Limited parking on Brae but more downhill at the Common Haugh.

Kilbeg House

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.

Greenhead Farmhouse

Directions: A911 between Auchmuirbridge and Scotlandwell.

Benmore Botanic Garden

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.

Fife Plant Sale at St Andrews Botanic Garden

Directions: The garden is located on The Canongate, situated a 10 minute walk from the town centre. Follow the signs from the town down Viaduct Walk, which is a shared path for cyclists and pedestrians. The 99C bus route goes past the garden and takes 5 minutes from the town centre. Free parking at the Botanics and in nearby streets.

Dawyck Botanic Garden

Directions: Eight miles south-west of Peebles on the B712. Bus 91, Biggar to Peebles service.

Coldoch

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. 

Westgate

Directions: Buses 5, 22 or 73 from Dundee city centre. Please note there is no roadside parking on Glamis Drive. Limited disabled parking is available at the house.

Burgie Arboretum

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. 

Oldtown of Leys Garden

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.

Angus's Garden, Barguillean

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.

West Kilbride Community Gardens

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.

Ardkinglas Woodland Garden

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

Raasay Walled Garden

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.

Ardmaddy Castle

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.

Cambo Gardens

Directions: A917 between Crail and St Andrews.

Achnacloich

Directions: On the A85 two miles east of Connel. The car park is at the bottom of the drive.

The Japanese Garden at Cowden

Directions: The entrance to the garden is from the Upper Hillfoot Road, about half a mile west from the junction with the A91. 

Mellerstain

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. 

Floors Castle

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

Aldouran Wetland Garden

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.

Glenwhan Gardens & Arboretum

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

Delvine

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.

Inverness Botanic Gardens

Directions: From Inverness city centre follow signs to Drumnadrochit. Then follow the brown signs to the Leisure Centre (turn left at the Cemetery before the canal).

Gordon Castle Walled Garden

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. 

Abriachan Garden Nursery

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

Abbotsford

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. 

Poyntzfield Herb Nursery

Directions: Located on the north side of the Black Isle, six miles west of Cromarty, off the B9163 between Jemimaville and Balblair. Follow the signage for Poyntzfield and the herb nursery parking is at the top of the drive.

Kinlochlaich Walled Garden

Directions: On the A828 in Appin between Oban, 18 miles to the south, and Fort William, 27 miles to the north. The entrance is next to the police station. Infrequent bus Oban to Fort William - request stop.

Braco Castle

Directions: Drive for 1½ miles from the gates at the north end of Braco Village, just west of the bridge on the A822. Parking at the castle is welcome.

Glenarn

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

Inveraray Castle Gardens

Directions: Inveraray is 60 miles north of Glasgow and 45 miles from Oban. Regular bus services from Glasgow, Oban and Campbeltown. SatNav PA32 8XF.

Crinan Hotel Garden

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

Norby

Directions: Head north on the A970 from Lerwick then west on the A971 at Tingwall. At Sandness, follow the road to Norby, turn right at the Methodist Church, Burnside is at the end of the road. Bus 10 Sandness - Walls. 

Ardchattan Priory

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.

Attadale

Directions: On the A890 between Strathcarron and South Strome.

Blair Castle Gardens

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

Dunvegan Castle and Gardens

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

Pitmuies Gardens

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.

Tinnisburn Plants

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.

Glendoick

Directions: Follow the brown signs to Glendoick Garden Centre off the A90 Perth - Dundee road. The gardens are a ½ mile behind the Garden Centre. After buying tickets at the Garden Centre, please drive up and park at the gardens (free parking).

Monteviot

Directions: Turn off the A68, three miles north of Jedburgh on to the B6400. After one mile turn right. 

Glassmount House

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.

Craigieburn House

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.

Ardvorlich

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

Bughtrig

Directions: ¼ mile east of Leitholm on the B6461. 

Ascog Hall Garden and Fernery

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

Leathad Ard

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.

Glenkyllachy

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.

The Castle and Gardens of Mey

Directions: On the A836 between Thurso and John O’Groats. 

Dunninald Castle

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

Newliston

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

Balmeanach House

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

Nonavaar

Directions: Head south from Lerwick. Turn left at the Levenwick sign soon after the Bigton turn-off. Follow the road to the third house on the left after the Midway stores. Park where there is a Garden Open sign. Bus 6 from Lerwick - Sumburgh. 

5 Knott

Directions: From Portree, take the A87 to Uig/Dunvegan. After approximately three miles, take the A850 towards Dunvegan. Six miles on, pass the Treaslane sign. Turn right on the bend at the signpost for Knott.

Craichlaw

Directions: Take the B733 for Kirkcowan, off the A75 at the Halfway House eight miles west of Newton Stewart and Craichlaw House is the first turning on the right. 

Glenapp Castle

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. 

Barholm Castle

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. 

Ruthven House

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

Laundry Cottage

Directions: Four miles south of Huntly on the A97.

The Limes

Directions: In Kirkcudbright go straight along St Mary Street towards Dundrennan. The Limes is on the right, about half a mile from the town centre crossroads, on the edge of the town.

Stockarton

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

Kevock Garden

Directions: Kevock Road lies to the south of the A678 Loanhead/Lasswade Road. Five minutes from the city bypass Lasswade Junction and on the 31 Lothian Bus route to Polton/Bonnyrigg Road.

Kilchoan Gardens

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.

Dawson's Garden

Directions: The Old Post Office is in the centre of the small hamlet of Kilmany, just off the A92, eight miles from Dundee or 1½ miles after Rathillet coming from the opposite direction. It can also be reached from Cupar via Foodieash.

Harthill

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

Pond Cottage Garden

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.

Kirkton Manor House

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.

Luckie Harg's

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.

3 Millhall

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.

Tal-y-Fan

Directions: Take the Laurieston Road north from Gatehouse of Fleet. After one mile fork right and then right at postcode sign. Turn left at top of slope. Tal-y-Fan (red roof) is at the very end.

Knock Newhouse

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

Willowhill

Directions: 1½ miles south of Tay Road Bridge. Take the B995 to Newport off the Forgan roundabout. Willowhill is the first house on the left-hand side next to West Friarton Farm Strawberry Shed.

Kilbryde Castle

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. 

The Carriage House

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.

Bay Cottage

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.

Fernlea Garden

Directions: Turn right at the roundabout on the A75 if coming from Dumfries direction. Go left at the cattle market (opposite the Crown Hotel) and it is the first through road on the right. 

Hunter's Tryst

Directions: From Fairmilehead crossroads head down Oxgangs Road to Hunter’s Tryst roundabout and it's the last house on the left. Buses 4, 5, 18, 27. The bus stop is at Hunter’s Tryst and the garden is opposite.

Corsock House

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

46 South Street

Directions: Access and parking information on request.

South Flisk

Directions: Six miles west of St Andrews off B939 between Strathkinness and Pitscottie. There is a small stone bus shelter opposite the road into the village and sign Blebo Craigs. See map on our website - standrewspottery.co.uk. Bus to Blebo Craigs.

Sonas

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.

Redcroft

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.

15 Fairfield Road

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.

Burnside

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.

Pitcurran House

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.

Kirkmuir Cottage

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.

The Croft

Directions: From Langbank, take the Houston Road out of the village, under railway bridge and The Croft is 100 yards on the left (look out for conical yews).

A Blackbird Sings

Directions: By car: enter Dean Road from A198, right at Kings Avenue, right at Kings Park. House is at the end of the second cul-de-sac. By bus (124, X5): Cunningham Court stop, down Cunningham Court and Old Dean Road to turn right on Kings Avenue and then right at Kings Park.

Bonhard House

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.

House of Aigas and Field Centre

Directions: 4½ miles from Beauly on the A831 Cannich/Glen Affric road.

Ruthven Cottage Hardy Plant Nursery

Directions: From Inverness take the A96 to Nairn, Ruthven Cottage is on your left just before the Sandown Road Crossroads. From Nairn the entrance is on your right off the A96. Ruthven Cottage is at the end of the lane.

Thirlestane

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. 

Dundonnell House

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

Grandhome

Directions: From the north end of North Anderson Drive, continue on the A92 over Persley Bridge, turning left at the Tesco roundabout. After 1¾ miles, turn left through the pillars on a left-hand bend. 

Berryfield House

Directions: Halfway between Inverness and Beauly on the A862. From Inverness, 4¼ miles on the left from crossing over the Clachnaharry railway bridge. From Beauly, 1¼ miles on the right from The Old North Inn.

Berandhu

Directions: In Appin turn off the A828 Connel to Ballachulish road at Gunn's Garage signposted for Port Appin. After one mile when the road turns uphill, it's the first entrance on the right, half way up the hill.

Gledenholm House

Directions: The garden is ten miles north of Dumfries, near Ae Village. Take the A701 from Dumfries and after seven miles , take a left turn to Ae Village. At the village take a sharp left at the four -way junction and travel for 0.7 miles. Gledenholm House is then the second on the right with black cast iron gates.

The Tower

Directions: From B946 park on Naughton Road outside Spar shop. Walk up the unmade path outside and to the left of the shop. The garden entrance is the second gate on the right.

Auldbyres Farm Garden

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

Lennel Bank