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Bluebells, Blue Poppies and a Riot of Rhododendrons Await Visitors to Scotland’s Gardens This Spring
Scotland is experiencing one of the best spring flowering seasons for many years, with show stopping displays of brilliantly-coloured flowers. Conditions have proved to be perfect for rhododendrons in particular and across the country important and historic...
11 Must-See Spots for Bluebells in Scotland
It may seem early, but bluebells are now popping up now in woodlands, gardens, and along hedgerows across Scotland. Discover Scottish Gardens has collated a list of some of the top places to see these beauties as they transform the ground into a sea of blue, filling...
Daffodils trumpet the start of spring in Scotland’s gardens
Daffodil season is here and with it the chance to get outdoors and explore some of Scotland’s most beautiful gardens. These cheerful, yellow flowers are the symbol of spring and throughout March and April they will be transforming lawns, meadows, flowerbeds and...
Scottish Snowdrop Festival Set To Brighten Up Winter Days
Snowdrops are nature’s way of lighting up winter’s darkest days and from 27 January until 11 March the Scottish Snowdrop Festival will be brightening up woodlands, estates and gardens across the country. The annual flowering of one of nature’s most delicate but...
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Scottish gardens are a delight to visit at any time of the year and there is always something new to discover.
From the far north of Scotland to the Borders in the south, there are over 400 Scottish gardens, woodlands and plant nurseries open to visitors.
Explore our website and be inspired by what’s on offer at some of the best gardens in Scotland from seasonal garden displays to events for all the family. Some members also provide holidays, tours and accommodation. Learn more about Scotland’s diverse climate and the plant collections that thrive here.
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7 Gardens to Visit by Public Transport this Spring
Dawyck Botanic Gardens Renowned for its seasonal displays of rhododendrons, azaleas and bluebells, visitors can wander around the beautiful 65-acre garden at Dawyck Botanic Gardens throughout most of the year. Take the Border Buses servicex62 from Edinburgh to Peebles...
Garden of the Season
Kellie Castle – Reviving The Spirit of an Historic Garden
The ancient towers of Kellie Castle date back to the 14th century, but after more than 500 years of occupation, the castle and the garden that it overlooks had slipped into a long slumber when in 1878 it found a new and sympathetic tenant in the shape of James Allan...
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You can almost smell the heavenly scents filling the air at Kirklands 😌🪻🌺 Over the years, owners, Peter & Gill, have created an ever expanding garden with a woodland garden, herbaceous borders, bog garden, a terraced wall garden on a slope with raised vegetable and flower beds, espalier fruit trees and a display of red and yellow tulips.
Highlights not to be missed:
🪻Bluebell Displays
🪻Edible Gardens
🪻Lilies
🪻Meconopsis
🪻Primulas
With a lovely selection of plants to choose from, you can even bring home your own piece of Kirklands from their plant sales section 🪴 Open Friday-Sunday 2-4:30pm.
📸 by @kirklands_garden 📍Kirklands House, Saline KY12 9TS
#discoverscottishgardens #visitscotland #scottishgarden #bluebells #scottishbluebells #woodlandgarden #plantsales #trillium #meconopsis #ediblegarden #perthandkinross
You can almost smell the heavenly scents filling the air at Kirklands 😌🪻🌺 Over the years, owners, Peter & Gill, have created an ever expanding garden with a woodland garden, herbaceous borders, bog garden, a terraced wall garden on a slope with raised vegetable and flower beds, espalier fruit trees and a display of red and yellow tulips.
Highlights not to be missed:
🪻Bluebell Displays
🪻Edible Gardens
🪻Lilies
🪻Meconopsis
🪻Primulas
With a lovely selection of plants to choose from, you can even bring home your own piece of Kirklands from their plant sales section 🪴 Open Friday-Sunday 2-4:30pm.
📸 by @kirklands_garden 📍Kirklands House, Saline KY12 9TS
#discoverscottishgardens #visitscotland #scottishgarden #bluebells #scottishbluebells #woodlandgarden #plantsales #trillium #meconopsis #ediblegarden #perthandkinross
Ready for a wander? Threave Garden & Estate is a series of spectacular gardens created over the years by students of the Trust’s School of Heritage Gardening. Open 10-5 February-November, this garden packs beautiful displays for visitors to enjoy year round 🗓️ Highlights and themes to explore are:
🌸 Herbaceous Borders & Plantings
🌸 Woodland Gardens
🌸 Water Gardens
🌸 Rose Gardens
🌸 Edible Gardens and Vegetables in Season
🌸 Autumn Colour
🌸 Woodland Wildlife
🌸 Walled Garden
📍Threave Garden & Estate, Castle Douglas
#discoverscottishgardens #scottishgarden #dumfriesandgalloway #wildlife #dogfriendly #fortheloveofscotland #nts #meconopsis #rhododendron #walledgarden #visitscotland
Ready for a wander? Threave Garden & Estate is a series of spectacular gardens created over the years by students of the Trust’s School of Heritage Gardening. Open 10-5 February-November, this garden packs beautiful displays for visitors to enjoy year round 🗓️ Highlights and themes to explore are:
🌸 Herbaceous Borders & Plantings
🌸 Woodland Gardens
🌸 Water Gardens
🌸 Rose Gardens
🌸 Edible Gardens and Vegetables in Season
🌸 Autumn Colour
🌸 Woodland Wildlife
🌸 Walled Garden
📍Threave Garden & Estate, Castle Douglas
#discoverscottishgardens #scottishgarden #dumfriesandgalloway #wildlife #dogfriendly #fortheloveofscotland #nts #meconopsis #rhododendron #walledgarden #visitscotland
Arbigland House and Gardens has 24 acres of beautiful woodland gardens to explore and formal gardens running down from the 18th century House to a beach with wide views across the Solway Firth to the Cumbrian Hills.
Located in Kirkbean, Dumfries, Arbigland is open April-October everyday from 11-4:30 you can enjoy this wonderful garden through the changing seasons.
Highlights not to miss are
🌺 Woodland Gardens
🌺 Tree Collection/Champion Trees
🌺 Bluebell Displays
🌺 Rhododendron Displays
🌺 Primulas
🌺 Wildlife including red squirrels
Arbigland House & Gardens will open for @scotlandgardenscheme Sunday 12th May from 2-5pm 🌼
#discoverscottishgardens #scottishgardens #arbiglandhouseandgardens #woodlandgarden #seasidegarden #primulas #rhododendrons #bluebells #wildgarlic #visitscotland
Arbigland House and Gardens has 24 acres of beautiful woodland gardens to explore and formal gardens running down from the 18th century House to a beach with wide views across the Solway Firth to the Cumbrian Hills.
Located in Kirkbean, Dumfries, Arbigland is open April-October everyday from 11-4:30 you can enjoy this wonderful garden through the changing seasons.
Highlights not to miss are
🌺 Woodland Gardens
🌺 Tree Collection/Champion Trees
🌺 Bluebell Displays
🌺 Rhododendron Displays
🌺 Primulas
🌺 Wildlife including red squirrels
Arbigland House & Gardens will open for @scotlandgardenscheme Sunday 12th May from 2-5pm 🌼
#discoverscottishgardens #scottishgardens #arbiglandhouseandgardens #woodlandgarden #seasidegarden #primulas #rhododendrons #bluebells #wildgarlic #visitscotland
Looking for something to do on the bank holiday? Threave Garden Show will kick off at 10am Monday 6th May 💐 Enjoy a day of plant sales, talks, garden tours, a craft fair, and the many local businesses that will have stalls for some shopping. There will also be children’s activities on throughout the day, making for a great day out for all 🤹
#discoverscottishgardens #threavegarden #gardenshow
Looking for something to do on the bank holiday? Threave Garden Show will kick off at 10am Monday 6th May 💐 Enjoy a day of plant sales, talks, garden tours, a craft fair, and the many local businesses that will have stalls for some shopping. There will also be children’s activities on throughout the day, making for a great day out for all 🤹
#discoverscottishgardens #threavegarden #gardenshow
Attadale Gardens has been described as a painter’s garden designed to frame the views of Skye and the surrounding hills. With waterfalls, Monet bridges, meconopsis, bamboo and candelabra primula, this garden will capture the heart and imagination of all visitors.
Highlights for visitors:
🌸 Water gardens spread the length of the drive with wonderful planting throughout.
🌸 19 fascinating sculptures varying hugely in style & subject across the gardens.
🌸 Sunken garden is the oldest element of the garden with four equal quadrants.
🌸 Japanese Garden filled with cloud pruned trees, acers, raked gravel, traditional Japanese style.
🌸 Fern collection in a purpose-built geodesic dome & sunken fern garden.
📸 by @attadale_gardens 📍Attadale, Strathcarron
#discoverscottishgardens #japanesegarden #scottishgarden #highlands #nc500 #visitscotland #meconopsis #blossom #redsquirrels #westcoast #magnolias #nationalgardeningweek
Attadale Gardens has been described as a painter’s garden designed to frame the views of Skye and the surrounding hills. With waterfalls, Monet bridges, meconopsis, bamboo and candelabra primula, this garden will capture the heart and imagination of all visitors.
Highlights for visitors:
🌸 Water gardens spread the length of the drive with wonderful planting throughout.
🌸 19 fascinating sculptures varying hugely in style & subject across the gardens.
🌸 Sunken garden is the oldest element of the garden with four equal quadrants.
🌸 Japanese Garden filled with cloud pruned trees, acers, raked gravel, traditional Japanese style.
🌸 Fern collection in a purpose-built geodesic dome & sunken fern garden.
📸 by @attadale_gardens 📍Attadale, Strathcarron
#discoverscottishgardens #japanesegarden #scottishgarden #highlands #nc500 #visitscotland #meconopsis #blossom #redsquirrels #westcoast #magnolias #nationalgardeningweek
Follow along for year-round coverage of Scotland’s best gardens, top events, and to get your dose of garden-inspired happiness 🪻🌷🌈
📸 by @dunvegancastle 📍Isle of Skye
#discoverscottishgardens #visitscotland #skye #scottishgarden #scottishcastles #tulips #walledgarden #gardenwatch #nationalgardeningweek
Follow along for year-round coverage of Scotland’s best gardens, top events, and to get your dose of garden-inspired happiness 🪻🌷🌈
📸 by @dunvegancastle 📍Isle of Skye
#discoverscottishgardens #visitscotland #skye #scottishgarden #scottishcastles #tulips #walledgarden #gardenwatch #nationalgardeningweek
Interesting things are happening in Achamore Gardens 🧐
📸 by @achamoregardensgigha
#scottishgardens #wildaboutargyll #kintyre #gardens #woodlands #horticulture #scottishislands #islandgarden #nationalgardeningweek
Interesting things are happening in Achamore Gardens 🧐
📸 by @achamoregardensgigha
#scottishgardens #wildaboutargyll #kintyre #gardens #woodlands #horticulture #scottishislands #islandgarden #nationalgardeningweek
Spring making a statement at Kilbryde Castle 🌼🌷🌸🪻 You can visit the gardens by appointment now to catch this beautiful display.
📸 by @kilbrydecastle
#discoverscottishgardens #spring #scottishgarden #bloom #scottishcastle #woodlandwalks #nationalgardeningweek
Spring making a statement at Kilbryde Castle 🌼🌷🌸🪻 You can visit the gardens by appointment now to catch this beautiful display.
📸 by @kilbrydecastle
#discoverscottishgardens #spring #scottishgarden #bloom #scottishcastle #woodlandwalks #nationalgardeningweek
Our latest e-newsletter landed yesterday with our 11 must-see bluebell spots across Scotland 💙 There are of course hundreds of places to see the bluebells and many of our gardens will have beautiful displays, but don’t miss these special places. Link in bio 📲
#discoverscottishgardens #bluebells #scottishbluebells #bluebellwoods #dogfriendly #mustsee #visitscotland #scottishgardens
Our latest e-newsletter landed yesterday with our 11 must-see bluebell spots across Scotland 💙 There are of course hundreds of places to see the bluebells and many of our gardens will have beautiful displays, but don’t miss these special places. Link in bio 📲
#discoverscottishgardens #bluebells #scottishbluebells #bluebellwoods #dogfriendly #mustsee #visitscotland #scottishgardens
It’s here 🗺️ Have you got the latest copy of the #discoverscottishgardens map? These beauties fly off the shelves but not to worry, you can get your own copy at the @nationaltrustforscotland #threavegardenshow and the @sconepalacegardenfair 🗓️ Which gardens are on your must-see list this year?
#scottishgardens #whatsonscotland #map #fortheloveofscotland #visitscotland #rbge #historicscotland
It’s here 🗺️ Have you got the latest copy of the #discoverscottishgardens map? These beauties fly off the shelves but not to worry, you can get your own copy at the @nationaltrustforscotland #threavegardenshow and the @sconepalacegardenfair 🗓️ Which gardens are on your must-see list this year?
#scottishgardens #whatsonscotland #map #fortheloveofscotland #visitscotland #rbge #historicscotland
Hellebores springing into action at @kilbrydecastle 🌸🌼🌞 Open by appointment, you’ll want to arrange your visit asap to not miss out on the explosion of colour in the gardens 🌈
#discoverscottishgardens #scottishgardens #hellebores #spring #visitscotland #hiddengem #scottishcastle
Hellebores springing into action at @kilbrydecastle 🌸🌼🌞 Open by appointment, you’ll want to arrange your visit asap to not miss out on the explosion of colour in the gardens 🌈
#discoverscottishgardens #scottishgardens #hellebores #spring #visitscotland #hiddengem #scottishcastle
Ready to tune in 🎧 We’re so excited to share DSG Director, Dougal Philip, kicks off season 5 of the Scotland Grows Show 🌱
Dougal shares more about our organisation and how we support member gardens throughout the seasons and encourage experiencing gardens across the country all year round.
Listen in to hear Dougal’s favourite gardens to visit and about his long-standing involvement with Discover Scottish Gardens and Scotland’s Gardens Scheme, his journey from a landscape gardener to managing New Hopetoun Gardens, and so much more from decades of experience in Scottish horticulture 🏴
Check out the link in our bio for the Apple and Spotify links to listen to the Scotland Grows Show.
#discoverscottishgardens #scotlandgrows #podcast #scottishhorticulture #scottishgardens #gardeners
Ready to tune in 🎧 We’re so excited to share DSG Director, Dougal Philip, kicks off season 5 of the Scotland Grows Show 🌱
Dougal shares more about our organisation and how we support member gardens throughout the seasons and encourage experiencing gardens across the country all year round.
Listen in to hear Dougal’s favourite gardens to visit and about his long-standing involvement with Discover Scottish Gardens and Scotland’s Gardens Scheme, his journey from a landscape gardener to managing New Hopetoun Gardens, and so much more from decades of experience in Scottish horticulture 🏴
Check out the link in our bio for the Apple and Spotify links to listen to the Scotland Grows Show.
#discoverscottishgardens #scotlandgrows #podcast #scottishhorticulture #scottishgardens #gardeners