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Scottish Gardens Tourism Conference – POSTPONED
The Scottish Gardens Tourism Conference has been postponed. The original plans to host this event on 23rd October at Dumfries House have changed and the event has been postponed until spring 2025. This will result in the event offering even more for attendees and...
Unique Venue Offers The Perfect Stage
Festival-goers attending the fourth Music at the Multiverse festival at the weekend enjoyed fantastic live music, sunshine and showers in one of Scotland’s most spectacular outdoor venues. The two-day festival which took place at Crawick Multiverse near Sanquhar on...
Scone Palace Gardens Launches Free Entry for Children Initiative in 2024
Scone Palace is delighted to announce an exciting new initiative that aims to connect children with nature. Starting July 15th, 2024, children under 16 will enjoy free entry to the stunning gardens and grounds of Scone Palace for the remainder of the year. This...
Explore Scotland’s Most Romantic Rose Gardens in July
There is nothing more romantic than a rose and Scotland has some outstanding rose gardens that during summer are filled with flowers and scent. Many of these start to flourish in June and through July their beauty will unfold in waves of glorious petals. To help you...
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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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Bountiful Scottish Kitchen Gardens To Discover This Month
The season of abundance is underway and across the country carefully-tended vegetable gardens are currently overflowing with ripening produce. Scotland has an array of fine kitchen gardens that are both beautiful and productive, many of them occupying...
Garden of the Season
Artistic Exposure in The Pentland Hills
The exposed moorland that lies above Carnwath is not the most obvious spot for a world-renowned garden, but it is here on an open hillside on the southern slopes of the Pentland that Ian Hamilton Finlay created Little Sparta, a seven acre space that is today counted...
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Ready to wander? Ellon Castle Gardens welcomes visitors to roam across the grounds and gardens all year round. Stick to the paths or find a spot under the trees 🌲
Visit Tuesday & Wednesday and Saturday & Sunday from 11-3pm.
📍Schoolhill, Ellon, AB41 9AH
#discoverscottishgardens #scottishgardens #autumninscotland #scottishcastles
Ready to wander? Ellon Castle Gardens welcomes visitors to roam across the grounds and gardens all year round. Stick to the paths or find a spot under the trees 🌲
Visit Tuesday & Wednesday and Saturday & Sunday from 11-3pm.
📍Schoolhill, Ellon, AB41 9AH
#discoverscottishgardens #scottishgardens #autumninscotland #scottishcastles
Autumn pickings, berries and colour at Logie House & Estate 🍎🍁
Open every day 10-5 or until dusk, visitors can enjoy a fantastic day out at Logie from a wander through the walled garden, to lunch or coffees in the café, or experience a variety of events throughout the year.
📍Logie Steading, Dunphail, Forres, IV36 2QN
📸 by @logiesteading
#discoverscottishgardens #scottishgarden #autumn #whatsonscotland #visitscotland
Autumn pickings, berries and colour at Logie House & Estate 🍎🍁
Open every day 10-5 or until dusk, visitors can enjoy a fantastic day out at Logie from a wander through the walled garden, to lunch or coffees in the café, or experience a variety of events throughout the year.
📍Logie Steading, Dunphail, Forres, IV36 2QN
📸 by @logiesteading
#discoverscottishgardens #scottishgarden #autumn #whatsonscotland #visitscotland
October 🍁
crisp, cool mornings | golden sunshine | crunchy leaves dancing across the ground | apple days and bonfires | woodland walks | memories made.
Whatever your autumn looks like, we hope you find time to enjoy a wander through some of Scotland’s most beautiful gardens before the final colour fades away for the winter.
📍The Japanese Garden at Cowden, Dollar, FK14 7PL
#discoverscottishgardens #visitscotland #autumn #familytime #woodlandwalks
October 🍁
crisp, cool mornings | golden sunshine | crunchy leaves dancing across the ground | apple days and bonfires | woodland walks | memories made.
Whatever your autumn looks like, we hope you find time to enjoy a wander through some of Scotland’s most beautiful gardens before the final colour fades away for the winter.
📍The Japanese Garden at Cowden, Dollar, FK14 7PL
#discoverscottishgardens #visitscotland #autumn #familytime #woodlandwalks
Scotland’s gardens are transforming into a beautiful autumnal scene, inviting visitors to enjoy the season before colour fades and texture takes its place for winter.
With many gardens open until the end of October, and a number open year-round, don’t miss exploring one of the most beautiful times of year in Scotland. Wrap up, bring your waterproofs, and be ready to switch off from the busy bustle of every day life when you visit a Scottish garden.
Pictured in order:
1. @blair_castle_atholl_estates
2. @abbotsfordscott
3. @ardkinglas_estate
4. @sconepalace
5. Cluny House
6. @rbgedinburgh
7. @hopetounhouse
8. @dawyck
9. @cowdengarden
10. @benmorebotanicgarden
11. @castlekennedygardens
#discoverscottishgardens #autumn #autumninscotland #woodlandwalks #visitscotland
Scotland’s gardens are transforming into a beautiful autumnal scene, inviting visitors to enjoy the season before colour fades and texture takes its place for winter.
With many gardens open until the end of October, and a number open year-round, don’t miss exploring one of the most beautiful times of year in Scotland. Wrap up, bring your waterproofs, and be ready to switch off from the busy bustle of every day life when you visit a Scottish garden.
Pictured in order:
1. @blair_castle_atholl_estates
2. @abbotsfordscott
3. @ardkinglas_estate
4. @sconepalace
5. Cluny House
6. @rbgedinburgh
7. @hopetounhouse
8. @dawyck
9. @cowdengarden
10. @benmorebotanicgarden
11. @castlekennedygardens
#discoverscottishgardens #autumn #autumninscotland #woodlandwalks #visitscotland
Step through to the walled garden and grounds at the beautiful and majestic Cawdor Castle 🏰
Decorated with fascinating and captivating sculptures, don’t miss seeing this wonderful garden before the end of the season 🌻 Open daily from 10am-5:30pm until Sunday 6th October.
#discoverscottishgardens #cawdorcastle #scottishgardens #sculptures #visitscotland
Step through to the walled garden and grounds at the beautiful and majestic Cawdor Castle 🏰
Decorated with fascinating and captivating sculptures, don’t miss seeing this wonderful garden before the end of the season 🌻 Open daily from 10am-5:30pm until Sunday 6th October.
#discoverscottishgardens #cawdorcastle #scottishgardens #sculptures #visitscotland
Whether you’re harvesting seeds or drying flowers for decorative purposes, don’t miss the opportunity to make the most of the Nature’s freebies from your garden 💐
📸 by @archerfieldwalledgarden
#discoverscottishgardens #driedflowers #harvesting #harvesting #autumn
Whether you’re harvesting seeds or drying flowers for decorative purposes, don’t miss the opportunity to make the most of the Nature’s freebies from your garden 💐
📸 by @archerfieldwalledgarden
#discoverscottishgardens #driedflowers #harvesting #harvesting #autumn
Autumn colour may be creeping in, but there’s still so much blooming in the garden 🌼🪻🌹 Not to be missed, pictured here is the magnificent and captivating Dunvegan Castle & Gardens. Save this post for inspiration on gardens to visit when traveling through the Highlands and Islands 📲
📸 by @dunvegancastle
📍Dunvegan, Isle of Skye IV55 8WF
#discoverscottishgardens #visitscotland #scottishgardens #walledgarden #skye #isleofskye #roadtrip #autumn #autumnvibes🍁 #highlandsandislands
Autumn colour may be creeping in, but there’s still so much blooming in the garden 🌼🪻🌹 Not to be missed, pictured here is the magnificent and captivating Dunvegan Castle & Gardens. Save this post for inspiration on gardens to visit when traveling through the Highlands and Islands 📲
📸 by @dunvegancastle
📍Dunvegan, Isle of Skye IV55 8WF
#discoverscottishgardens #visitscotland #scottishgardens #walledgarden #skye #isleofskye #roadtrip #autumn #autumnvibes🍁 #highlandsandislands
Summer vibes curated with cool colours 💙🩵💜
#discoverscottishgardens #summer #coolcolours #scottishgarden #gordoncastlewalledgarden
Summer vibes curated with cool colours 💙🩵💜
#discoverscottishgardens #summer #coolcolours #scottishgarden #gordoncastlewalledgarden
Have you visited Scotland’s incredible Orkney Islands? Did you know there are gardens open to visitors, curated to survive the harsh island conditions?
With magical views of island life and beautifully lined gardens with a variety of plants, don’t miss seeing these gems when you visit the islands.
📍Waulkmill Garden, Sandygill, Orkney, KW17 2RA
📸 by @waulkmillbaygardendesign
#discoverscottishgardens #visitorkney #orkneyislands #scottishgardens #sunset #islandlife #scottishsummer #visitscotland
Have you visited Scotland’s incredible Orkney Islands? Did you know there are gardens open to visitors, curated to survive the harsh island conditions?
With magical views of island life and beautifully lined gardens with a variety of plants, don’t miss seeing these gems when you visit the islands.
📍Waulkmill Garden, Sandygill, Orkney, KW17 2RA
📸 by @waulkmillbaygardendesign
#discoverscottishgardens #visitorkney #orkneyislands #scottishgardens #sunset #islandlife #scottishsummer #visitscotland
Meanwhile, somewhere in the Scottish Borders…Abbotsford 🦋
Open everyday 10-5, explore the various gardens, grounds, and historic house of Sir Walter Scott.
📍Melrose, TD6 9BQ
📸 by @abbotsfordscott
#discoverscottishgardens #visitscotland #scottishgardens #historichouse #familyfriendly #scotlandstartshere #scottishborders #walledgarden #butterfly
Meanwhile, somewhere in the Scottish Borders…Abbotsford 🦋
Open everyday 10-5, explore the various gardens, grounds, and historic house of Sir Walter Scott.
📍Melrose, TD6 9BQ
📸 by @abbotsfordscott
#discoverscottishgardens #visitscotland #scottishgardens #historichouse #familyfriendly #scotlandstartshere #scottishborders #walledgarden #butterfly
August in bold colour 🌈
A collection of what’s been blooming marvellous in the garden this month 😍
#discoverscottishgardens #scottishgarden #bloom #august #summercolour #summerflowers #flowersofinstagram #flowerpower
August in bold colour 🌈
A collection of what’s been blooming marvellous in the garden this month 😍
#discoverscottishgardens #scottishgarden #bloom #august #summercolour #summerflowers #flowersofinstagram #flowerpower
Hydrangeas: very cutesy, very demure, very mindful.
#discoverscottishgardens #hydrangeas #verycutesy #verydemureverymindful #verydemure #scottishgardens
Hydrangeas: very cutesy, very demure, very mindful.
#discoverscottishgardens #hydrangeas #verycutesy #verydemureverymindful #verydemure #scottishgardens